Word of Messiah Ministries Report for Tuesday, 8 July 2014

Word of Messiah Ministries Report for Tuesday, 8 July 2014
Word of Messiah Ministries' report from Growing Healthy Messianic Congregations conference - Boston, MA

Word of Messiah Ministries (WMM) exists to plant Messianic congregations as it is the most effective and long-term witness of Messiah in and to the greater Jewish community. Starting in February of this year, Word of Messiah launched its first regional Growing Healthy Messianic Congregations Conference, conducted by Dr. Sam Nadler. This new and unique program has expanded the reach of WMM's training programs for congregational planters, rabbis, and their leadership. Most recently, WMM held a northeast regional conference in the Boston area. The Lord blessed beyond expectations. Those leaders that participated came from New York, New Jersey, Long Island, Indiana, and Massachusetts as well as others attending remotely from Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. Some came because they wanted to see their current congregations improved and strengthened. Others came as congregational planters, receiving training on how to start such a work.

Some of the feedback from the conferences:
"What most impressed me about this conference was the supreme need for discipleship in messianic congregations.  We are the visible testimony of Yeshua in the communities in which he has placed us.  Without proper discipleship and spiritual growth, we do him a disservice by showing forth an anemic testimony.  Rather, in all respects, we are to grow up into the fullness of Yeshua.  As he is, so are we to be in the world (1 John 4:17).  I really appreciate the burden that Sam has for messianic congregations to be healthy and effective." ~ Rabbi Irving Salzman of Beth Messiah (NJ):
"This was a timely seminar as far as Shuvah Yisrael is concerned. The topics that were covered dealt with issues we as a congregation need to address. The presenter was knowledgeable and approachable" ~ Gary Webster of Shuvah Yisrael (NY)
"We have noted that there are definitely areas of organization that need to be implemented in our congregation.  We are thankful for this awareness that Sam has brought to the forefront. What a joy it was to have you last weekend at our congregation. The weekend was well spent in our time of learning, fellowship and prayer. My congregation as well as the visiting Rabbis were blessed with excellent material.  Your presentation was joyful and full of needed material. Thank you again for all of your hard work and tender care for us who endeavor to build healthy Messianic congregations.  We look forward to having you again." ~ Rabbi Henry of Sha'ar Hashamayim (MA)
"The WMM Messianic Planter's Conference was extremely edifying. Every element was fortified with scriptural support and practical examples. Even though I have set in on the teaching before it was worth the time and money to experience a refresher and center my focus on the vision and values of the Messianic Congregation and our mission for today and the future." ~ Devin Baucom of Hope of Israel Monroe (NC)
"This conference was most valuable to me since Sam's priorities truly will influence the up building of our congregation according to God's plan. Specifically, that our first focus needs to be for making disciples. It was just the encouragement and information that we all needed right now. The resources received will certainly be utilized by everyone at Beth Messiah." ~ Joan G of Beth Messiah (NJ)
"Yes, the team was greatly blessed by the teaching. Among many great takeaways, a common comment was the refreshing emphasis on Discipleship. Though we all could be considered 'mature' believers, several commented on how they would like to be discipled. Other comments appreciated the thoroughness of the training. ~ Lew Wayburn of Hope of Israel Columbia (SC)

WMM is currently developing other opportunities in the United States to hold similar conferences in the Midwest, southwest, and on the west coast and back to the east coast. Also in development are plans for conferences in Europe and Israel. In addition to these conference, WMM will be offering online training and webinars as follow up with those who attend these conferences, creating a network of likeminded Messianic leaders. Dr. Sam Nadler will be following up on those leaders who have already attend past regional conferences in order to provide one on one coaching and leadership development for their congregations. 
Please keep Word of Messiah in your prayers, that through the Lord's blessing, WMM would see more Messianic congregations planted and leaders trained throughout the USA, Israel, and around the world. Pray that the Lord would give WMM vision and open the doors needed for these various regional conferences.

Leaders who are interested are encouraged to contact Word of Messiah Ministries at 704-544-1948. More info can be found at: 
www.messianicleadership.com or E-mail events@wordofmessiah.org  
See this article in the Messianic Times:
Word of Messiah Boston Conference Report
Word of Messiah Ministries – Growing Healthy Messianic congregations:
Word of Messiah Ministries (WMM) exists to plant Messianic congregations as it is the most effective and long-term witness of Messiah in and to the greater Jewish community. Starting in February of this year, Word of Messiah launched its first regional Growing Healthy Messianic Congregations Conference, conducted by Dr. Sam Nadler. This new and unique program has expanded the reach of WMM's training programs for congregational planters, rabbis, and their leadership. Most recently, WMM held a northeast regional conference in the Boston area. The Lord blessed beyond expectations. Those leaders that participated came from New York, New Jersey, Long Island, Indiana, and Massachusetts as well as others attending remotely from Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. Some came because they wanted to see their current congregations improved and strengthened. Others came as congregational planters, receiving training on how to start such a work.
"This was a timely seminar as far as Shuvah Yisrael is concerned. The topics that were covered dealt with issues we as a congregation need to address. The presenter was knowledgeable and approachable" ~ Gary Webster of Shuvah Yisrael (NY) "We have noted that there are definitely areas of organization that need to be implemented in our congregation. We are thankful for this awareness that Sam has brought to the forefront. What a joy it was to have you last weekend at our congregation. The weekend was well spent in our time of learning, fellowship and prayer. My congregation as well as the visiting Rabbis were blessed with excellent material. Your presentation was joyful and full of needed material. Thank you again for all of your hard work and tender care for us who endeavor to build healthy Messianic congregations. We look forward to having you again.” ~ Rabbi Henry of Sha’ar Hashamayim (MA)
"This conference was most valuable to me since Sam's priorities truly will influence the up building of our congregation according to God's plan. Specifically, that our first focus needs to be for making disciples. It was just the encouragement and information that we all needed right now. The resources received will certainly be utilized by everyone at Beth Messiah.” ~ Joan G of Beth Messiah (NJ)
WMM is currently developing other opportunities in the United States to hold similar conferences in the Midwest, southwest, and on the west coast and back to the east coast. Also in development are plans for conferences in Europe and Israel. In addition to these conference, WMM will be offering online training and webinars as follow up with those who attend these conferences, creating a network of like minded Messianic leaders. Dr. Sam Nadler will be following up on those leaders who have already attend past regional conferences in order to provide one on one coaching and leadership development for their congregations.
Please keep Word of Messiah in your prayers, that through the Lord's blessing, WMM would see more Messianic congregations planted and leaders trained throughout the USA, Israel, and around the world. Pray that the Lord would give WMM vision and open the doors needed for these various regional conferences.
More info can be found at: www.messianicleadership.com or E-mail events@wordofmessiah.org
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Word of Messiah Ministries
PO Box 79238
Charlotte, NC 28271 United States
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