Transformed to Transform

Our call as Christians is to be engaged with Jesus so that we might engage the world with eternity.  ICM is getting ready to move into the "next" 25 years of ministry.  Our desire is not to build  buildings (though we are) or establish large organizations (though we have) but to engage leaders with authentic transformation so that the same leaders might engage the world with authentic Christianity.  So, what is "authentic" transformation?

The beginning of all change is based on the recognition that we are not what we should be based on a model of what could be.  Every Christian is tainted by the sin nature that seeks to align us and conform us to a world led by the Prince of this World, Satan.  Authentic change begins at the point of need.  I recognize that apart from the Grace of God I am locked into a self serving life that seeks to suck happiness out of my every experience...and generally fails.  Authentic transformation understands that we are in a battle with our own flesh, Satan and the things of this world and apart from God we will lose.  Authentic transformation recognizes that God calls us to become like Jesus and the call comes with the power (Grace) to be transformed.  Authentic transformation recognizes that I must "choose" to be transformed, but the power of transformation comes from God alone.

Authentic transformation recognizes that apart from God I can do nothing of eternal value, but with God I can "do all things through him who strengthens me."  Our desire is to see those who have been transformed reaching across nations and continents to bring the Grace of transformation into every nation, tongue and tribe!
Phil