Dear Gathering Ones:
Several years ago, God showed me a changing way of gathering that was occurring in His Kingdom plan.
He revealed that new, faster, innovative ways of communication were coming. He showed me small, intimate gatherings in homes to strategize and gain direction to overcome in the world. He showed me our ability to meet, communicate quickly and then advance and have influence in the world. He showed me the house church structure for the future and why this type of gathering in clusters was important.
How we gather and strategize will be our key to overcoming in days ahead.
Synaxis
One of the early Church's names for "house church" gatherings was SYNAXIS. Synaxis is a Greek word that means "a gathering, a coming together or a reunion." A synaxis was a "family reunion" of their spiritual family. A synaxis was a very specific kind of meeting, with a very specific purpose.
While synaxis gatherings are mentioned all throughout the New Testament, the book of 1 Corinthians gives us the clearest picture of what took place in these meetings.
1 Corinthians reveals that synaxis meetings were designed to accomplish at least four specific things:
1. Fellowship
2. Praise and Worship
3. The Lord's Supper (Communion)
4. Equipping Believers to exercise their spiritual gifts.
Every week, the members of the early Church met in a synaxis. As the large celebration gatherings were incubators for faith and vision, the small synaxis gatherings were incubators for gifts. In the synaxis, Believers were trained to discover, develop, and practice their gifts. It is in the context of a synaxis that the goal of Ephesians 4 is fulfilled.
God's people are equipped for the work of ministry. I believe that was a major key to the success of the early Church. Even if all of the five-fold ministers were in place, if there was not a place where Believers could actually practice their gifts, no "equipping" could occur. But when Believers are built up in faith through the celebrations, and then given opportunity to exercise their gifts in the synaxis, a revival dynamic is created.
The Church is no longer a passive congregation. It is an army, operating in the supernatural power of God to change the world.
Chuck D. Pierce
Glory of Zion International Ministries
Email:Â chuckp@glory-of-zion.org
Website:Â www.glory-of-zion.org
Charles D. "Chuck" Pierce serves as President of Global Spheres, Inc. (GSI) in Corinth, Texas. This is an apostolic, prophetic ministry that is being used to gather and mobilize the worshiping Triumphant Reserve throughout the world. Chuck also serves as President of Glory of Zion International Ministries, a ministry that aligns Jew and Gentile. He is known for his accurate prophetic gifting which helps direct nations, cities, churches, and individuals in understanding the times and seasons in which we live. Chuck and his wife, Pam, have six children and seven grandchildren. He has authored over 20 books, including the best-sellers Interpreting the Times, Redeeming the Time, and Time to Defeat the Devil.
Chuck D. Pierce's Itinerary:
March 1, 2020
Breakthrough Revelation @ 7:30 AM CT &
Sunday Celebration @ 9:30 AM CT
7801 S. Interstate 35E, Corinth, TX 76210
March 3, 2020 @ 7:00 PM CT
His Handiwork
Synaxis led by Pam Pierce and Emilie Slack
Beulah Acres Center
7801 S Interstate 35E, Corinth, TX
March 8, 2020 @ 7:30 AM CT
Breakthrough Revelation
7801 S. Interstate 35E, Corinth, TX 76210
(for more itinerary information click here)
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