A mechanism designed by the Apostolic Congress International (ACI) has been initiated and introduced in Sierra Leone is geared towards the certification and licensing of more than 300 men of God who have over the years served in such capacities but lack the necessary credentials that would facilitate recognition and guarantee outdoor evangelism.
Reverend Rosamond Jones-King, the Assistant International Secretary of ACI, yesterday assembled Apostles, Reverends, Pastors and Evangelists at the First Assembly of God Church at Ambrose Street, east of Freetown and explained to them the need to improve their work as respectable men of God by getting themselves connected to organizations that would create the possibility for them to preach beyond Sierra Leone.
She said the objectives of the project also included to advance the unity of the Christian faith nationally and globally and to serve as an umbrella body or resource agent to charitable and voluntary bodies.
She went on to explain that the project enhances the availability of necessary resources to relief the poor, sick, disabled, the aged and the general welfare of mankind. She said it will support and mentor national leaders to achieve progress and unity, provide advocacy, advice and information to members of the organization and other agencies.
Rev. Jones-King stated that members of the organization will be exposed to opportunities for business network, training and wealth creation. She said it will also offer various services to members and the wider Christian community.
One of the Local Coordinators of the ACI programme Rev. Pessima Stevens of the Rock of Ages Church buttressed that the project will organize seminars, short course, conferences, and workshops for Christian leaders; enthrone bishops and ordain other ministers of God. He said it will also provide social care services that will enhance the society, and further network with other ministries and leaders worldwide to enhance the potentials of member preachers.
In relation to membership, Rev. Jones-King said that “it is open to church leaders and Christian believers, which is renewable annually upon good testimony of character.” She also said that respective members shall apply to the appropriate officer of ACI.
ACI is a non-governmental organization, a global inter-denominational Christian organization with Headquarters in London, England. It is a network comprising of independent church leaders, ministers and Christian believers of the gospel with similar doctrinal leaning. The mission of the organization is to provide apostolic leadership and mentorship to churches, ministries and government officials t enable them fulfill their God-given roles. The organization has offices in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Nigeria, USA and Sierra Leone.
By Poindexter Sama
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