Our Ministries and Gatherings
Prayer and Worship Nights
We believe that God wants to work in partnership with us as we eat, pray and worship. In collaboration with other ministries across the city, we seek to gather pastors and leaders together from many denominations and cultures for times of eating, training, worship, and prayer. Extended times of prayer and worship are common practice in Latin American, African, and Asian churches, and a key way that international leaders can help guide the Western church toward seeing revival.
Annual Retreat
Once a year during the summer we break from the normal pace of life to retreat. This time creates space to meet with God and be replenished by His presence. During these retreats we eat, pray, and fast. Getting away provides the solitude needed to hear from the Lord without distraction. As we fast and feast together we share common burdens and laugh with one another to remember God is good. The majority of the time is spent in worship and prayer. These retreats remind us we are helpless without the Lord and His guidance.
Welcoming International Leaders
You are not alone! As an international leader, your presence in America is a gift and God has not placed you here by accident. Like Daniel, you are called to be a blessing to this nation and give yourself for its well-being. Many of you have overcome great obstacles to be in this nation. Your perseverance and prayerfulness will contribute to the flourishing of this nation and the American church. Allow us to welcome you and join us next time we gather.
Storytelling
One of the greatest gifts that the International church brings to America are their stories. Coming from impoverished communities, war-torn countries, or nations that persecute Christians, many pastors and churches in Arizona have powerful stories of resilience, prayerful dependence, signs and wonders, and faithfulness through suffering. These are stories that inspire and challenge us all, and stories that need to be heard.
Youth/Next Generation Leadership Development
Immigrants from around the world endure tremendous hardships to raise their children in the United States. These children are often raised in homes that embody the culture and traditions of their parents' home nation, and are also homes that are filled with the Spirit of God and the love of Jesus. This powerful dynamic has given these children the gift of intercultural leadership that is greatly lacking in the divided American church. These first and second generation leaders from around the world are the future leaders of the Western church. We believe that the next generation of international leaders need to help guide the whole church in the 21st century.