Kingdom Fellowship Weekend

Thomas’ words to his fellow-disciples, “Let us go with Him that we may die also,” once spoken in fatalistic tones, took on a new and exciting perspective for the apostles after Jesus’ resurrection. In this presentation, Ken Miller shares a graphic, historical profile of the crucifixions of Stephen, James son of Zebedee, Philip, James “the Lesser,” Barnabas, Mark, Peter, Paul, Andrew, Bartholemew,...

Brothers Ken Miller, Barry Grant, Zack Johnson, and John D. Martin discuss what issues must be pursued with wholehearted conviction, with no regard to the cost. Panel discussion moderated by Brother Paul Shirk. How do we prepare to suffer for the cause of Christ? Peter tells us, “Forasmuch then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same mind…” This would ind...

In this presentation, Barry Grant offers a Scriptural basis for loving our enemies, combined with stories from his personal experience interacting with gangleaders in Haiti. Theories of enemy-love are great over the coffee table, but is that the best way to prepare to rightly respond when a gun is on your forehead? What is the one tool the evil one uses to intimidate, which we can overcome by the...

Janie Wagoner touched on several different crosses we face as women, including marriage, singlehood, and loss of health. However, the crosses we face in life are not the end. A quote from her experience with her daughter’s death from a heart defect, “God chose not to heal [my daughter’s] heart, but He can heal our hearts.” Janie shares personal experiences relating to different crosses women bear...

Christ calls his followers to a radical approach to sacrificial peacemaking that expects persecution, surrenders rights, and will sacrifice all for just one soul. In this talk Zack Johnson explores the question “what is peacemaking?” – he introduces the “four quadrants of Peace” to understand different approaches to peace and concludes that NO BLOOD BUT OUR OWN should be the mantra of peacemaking....

Have you ever wondered what the kingdom of God is? It was the greatest theme of Jesus’ preaching, but today is often misunderstood by Christians. This is tragic, because a genuine expression of God’s kingdom on earth is the primary way a broken world will come to know Him. In this message, Brother John D. Martin explains these vital elements of the way: A Kingdom Mentality A Kingdom Theology A Kin...

In this presentation, Barry Grant gives a rousing call to awake from spiritual slumber. Sleeping is tricky: you can accidentally fall asleep, and you cannot wake yourself up. We talk the talk, we sing the songs, and we pray the prayers – but where is God? With Judgment Day honesty, are you confident Jesus will not deem you lukewarm on the last day? The more the enemy comes into our face with thing...

The way of the cross is more than historic drama that occurred on a hill far away. It’s more than a conflict of conscience because of the terribly large discrepancy between Christ’s holy standard and one’s faulty example of it. Something must happen to us on the cross. It must be the position of our faith to die on the cross.

How can callings contribute to good team relationships and how can they hinder good working relationships? Should a team screen those who want to join the team? What are some good questions that team members should ask each other before committing themselves to each other? What stages do teams often go through before they become productive and effective. What are some things that can bring conflic...

From which three groups do churches grow their numbers? What principles should churches keep in mind as they seek to grow their churches? What should churches avoid and what should they concentrate on if they want their church to reflect a cross section of the local population? This message was given at the  Church Growth Seminar 2022 , which is a segment organized by the  Church Planters’ Forum .

What kind of heart and character is necessary to be effective in spreading the Gospel in countries with high rates of property. Can people communicate the Gospel of Jesus in other places if they don’t do it at home in their own neighborhoods. And what Gospel and worldview should we make known anyway? This message was given at the  Church Growth Seminar 2022 , which is a segment organized by the  C...

In this sermon, Brother Finny Kuruvilla delivers a powerful message to the church of today. The framework of his sermon is the Beatitudes. The picture he paints is that of Jesus standing with His hand on your head giving you a blessing as a result of you keeping the Beatitudes. If you or your church is struggling to receive the blessing and glory of God take time to listen to this blowing of the t...

In this sermon, Brother Dale Heisey of Costa Rica delivers a powerful 21st century message on structure and life. Is kingdom building possible without structure? Is life itself possible without structure? Brother Dale preaches a clear message on a foundational principle every believer should hear and every church cannot live without.

Brothers Patrick Matthews, Mark Yoder, Wolfgang Miggiani, and Tim Kuepfer discuss their experiences in restoring life to broken situations. Panel discussion moderated by Brother Joe Kurtz. Helping the Homeless A few losses that cause a downward spiral in some people’s lives are the loss of loved ones or the loss of a job which can cause the loss of their housing. Some of these stabilizing factors...

Two months before sharing this message at Kingdom Fellowship Weekend, Brother Mark Yoder was struggling to breathe in the Covid unit of a Costa Rican hospital. God answered many prayers to restore him to health! Brought back from the brink of eternity, Brother Mark gives an impassioned call for men to dedicate their youth for what’s truly important in life. There’s no honor or glory in just follow...

Sister Deborah Bercot shares that we are in the school of God and what we choose to learn now, takes us into eternity. No matter our age, we all have something to grow or improve in. Our response to the beauty of life should be with love, forgiveness, submission and a pure heart. (Admin note: We apologize for the poor sound quality for those who were in attendance. Also, due to the poor record qua...

“Our families are one of the most powerful testimonies we have for the Gospel of Jesus Christ.” The purpose of our families is to show the love of God in human relationships! Sharing from his own life, and his more than thirty years of counseling first-generation Christian families in Latin America, Brother Mark Yoder shows us how the power of the resurrected Jesus brings Life in our homes. What w...

How does the Resurrection of Jesus Christ “inaugurate” Him as King of kings and why is the resurrection central to our faith? Can the resurrection be documented historically, and if so, how? What was the central message of the Apostles? Listen to this rousing message and be inspired to press forward in overcoming personal struggles and advancing the Kingdom with the battle cry that echoes down thr...

In this midnight message Brother Finny Kuruvilla gives a clear warning to the professing Christian community. Observing the text of Ezekiel 37 and the vision of dry bones Finny points out the disconnection, disjointedness, and dry deadness pictured in the valley. Is this a picture of my life or the life of my community? Listen to this message to find a way out of deadness. (given during the night...

From the perspective of eternity, our life is only a mist that will soon vanish away – so what is its purpose? When John said, “He who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have life” he was not talking about physical life or consciousness; he was talking about something more. From the first century, Jesus brings His followers face to face with the mystery of life. Joi...

Brother Daryl Witmer, a missionary from South America, identifies issues that are encountered in trying to reach the unreached. He addresses such things as cultural misunderstandings, recognizing cultural clash and preparing for it, looking at what can be done toward accessing unreached people, and how to send native people back to their villages to teach and live the Gospel. This message was give...

God gifts the church with different gifts. In this message Brother Eric Shorey looks at the church in the book of Acts and gleans teaching from the epistles to show how God gave a variety of gifts to the church. He also shows how those called of God worked together at bringing people into the church and making disciples. This message lays a good foundation for how brothers and sisters can team tog...

What is the vision for having a Christian school in an urban or church plant setting? What are the challenges and blessings? What influences might children from Christian homes need to face from peers that have a very different home life? Brother Dwight Nisly, a veteran intercity teacher and administrator shares from his years of experience. This message was given at the  Church Growth Seminar 202...

Through stories and illustrations, Brother Ken Miller shares a three-fold burden for anyone who hopes to be involved in evangelism, disciple-making, and church planting. The need for true discipleship to be taught. The importance of learning from history. The value of hearing from experienced church planters among us. This message was given at the  Church Growth Seminar 2021 , which is a segment o...

Have you ever wrestled with the role of politics and culture in advancing God’s kingdom? The Apostle Paul answers these questions with a call to “the ministry of reconciliation” and a profound political analogy! What is the message should Christians be communicating to the world? This message was given at the  Church Growth Seminar 2021 , which is a segment organized by the  Church Planters’ Forum...