Tuesday, September 20, 2011

For Those With A Heart For Latino Ministry


We are only a month away from our Latino Ministry Gathering in Los Angeles, CA, and Terry, Tyrone, Jody and I are very excited!  As you know, this is a special event planned to ignite the fire in people's heart, for God's plan for Latino and Hispanic people everywhere!  What may be only a pilot-light in some of your church member's hearts, can become a roaring fire through an event like this one!  We know we were called by God to hold this gathering and trust it will be a kingdom building experience.  If you did not get a chance to pass on the information about the event, there is still time!  We have spots available and know that some will answer the call.  I have included our earlier letter below, so that you could copy, paste, and send to people you know, who you think would benefit from this gathering. 

Dear Pastors, Elders, and friends of NCMI,
We know many times in ministry we catch a glimpse of someone's heart for ministry, and we don't always have the time to help them connect to that ministry, much less help them with prayer and discernment.  Over the past years, Terry Kreuger and Tyrone Daniel have been amazed by the number of people in the NCMI family who ask about getting more involved in Latin American ministry.  They wanted to find a way to talk with each of them, equip them, and connect them to a ministry working with the Latino community (either in their country of origin, or in a foreign country). They, along with Jody Romero from the Restoration L.A. church in Los Angeles, will be hosting a truly unique opportunity to do just this, in Los Angeles, California this Oct. 20th through the 23rd. 

The event, NCMI's Latino Ministry Gathering, is an opportunity for people (maybe yourself!) who feel a calling to ministry to the Latino culture to come for prayer, prophecy, strategy, and equipping to be able step into that calling.  Anyone who has been doing ministry in Latino communities are asked to join us also, for the witness they can bring, to help pass on the wisdom God has given them.  The registration website for the event will help with all the details and is http://ncmilatinoministry.eventbee.com, or they can contact me directly.  The event is limited to 150 attendees.

On behalf of Terry Kreuger, Tyrone Daniel, and Jody Romero, we hope you will join us for this incredible opportunity!

Blessings,

Ann Johnson
Administrative Coordinator
NCMI Latino Ministry

Friday, September 16, 2011

Recommended Reading for Planters - Ian McKellar


"Ian & Nola McKellar relocated from South Africa to Asia in 2002.
They went to help build up local churches that relate to the NCMI team.
In 2009 they started leading Church of Joy in Singapore. They have a passion to see God's Word and God's Spirit build the beloved community and bless the city."


Hey Guys ... Trust this finds you well ... This is Ian McKellar's list of recommended reading for church planters! Would love to have your thoughts and additions 

  1. God Is the Gospel                                                      John Piper
  2. Amazing Grace                                                         Philip Yancey
  3. The Violins of Change                                              Ian McKellar
  4. The Contemplative Pastor                                         Eugene Peterson
  5. The Jesus I never Knew                                           Philip Yancy
  6. Counterfeit Gods                                                      Tim Keller
  7. The Indwelling Spirit                                               Andrew Murray
  8. The Servant King                                                    T.D. Alexander
  9. Trinity                                                                      Roger Forster
  10. How Should We Then Live                                    Francis Schaeffer
  11. Understanding People                                             Larry Crabb
  12. Run With The Horses                                             Eugene Peterson
  13. Preaching and Preachers                                         Martyn Lloyd Jones
  14. Issues Faces Christians Today                                John Stott
  15. Generous Justice                                                    Tim Keller
  16. The Bible Jesus Read                                             Phillip Yancey
  17. Apostolic Strategy                                                   Dudley Daniel
  18. The Cross                                                                John Stott
  19. Focus on Jesus                                                        John Stott
  20. Where your Treasure is                                          Eugene Peterson
  21. The Reason For God                                             Tim Keller
  22. Look to the Rock                                                  Alec Motyer
  23. The Leadership Secrets of Billy Graham             Myra / Shelley