National Missions of the Apostolic Assembly

The 21st century that we minister in requires a passion and courage of apostolic dynamic as well as individuals courageous enough to reach out to a lost and dying world. Church planting must be a chief focus of the Department of National Missions of the Apostolic Assembly and mission focal point in this day. In order for the church to continue, there needs to be an awakening in order that it can continue to thrive. Often times that means that what we did to start churches in the twentieth century might not work in the twenty-first century. Our prayer is that God will raise up a generation of mission-minded people like the apostle Paul who will preach Christ and plant healthy churches across North America and abroad. Far too many church plants fail because many times we follow a model that may have worked elsewhere instead of seeking God’s face about the unique model required for that particular area.

Will the traditional brick building with a steeple reaching toward the sky be the standard we’ve grown so accustomed to? Or will there be smaller, more intimate churches meeting in office buildings, homes or storefronts in urban settings?

One thing is for certain—if society continues to change in the next 10 years as it has in the past 10 years, the church of tomorrow will look very different from the church of today. As our cities swell with the shifting demographics of people moving to North America, the church of tomorrow will take on a new look. It’s purpose, however, will remain the same—to reach the lost with the gospel of Jesus Christ. Because of today’s growing cultural diversity, we must be prepared for the change, and we must adapt to this changing culture without compromising the message of the gospel. If we are not flexible in the approach of our mission, we run the risk of not meeting the needs of those who so desperately need the Savior.