The Vision2 - International Pentecostal Holiness Church

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Mission21, focusing on doing ministry in the 21st century.
The second symbol is the man riding the wave of God’s
present work in the earth. The third is the doorway of
opportunity opened for us by God. The fourth symbol is
the man reaching up and following the leadership of the
Holy Spirit into the 21 st century as he launches himself from
the foothold of the T2000 mountain.
During the twelve years of M21, the task force produced
exceptional church planting, personal evangelism, discipleship
materials. These training materials are still available online—FREE!
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"Celebrate with me!
...Count on it—-that’s the kind
of party God’s angels throw
every time one lost soul
turns to God."
The Message, Luke 15: 9-10
Vision2020. 2010-2020
VISION 2020
V20 is not a new or standalone concept. It is the third generation of
the vision that began in 1983. It inherits many of the same
characteristics of its successful predecessors, with a focus on
growth and discipleship.
Relevant. Dynamic. Demonstrative.
“On Friday afternoon, July 31, 2009 the 26th General Conference of the IPHC concluded it’s business
session at 6:10 pm. I rushed to my room to change clothes and prepare for the evening worship service.
I was due back by 7 pm. It had been a long day and to say I was tired is an understatement. I had 20
pages of sermon notes lying around the room and had worked diligently to prepare for my first sermon to
the church as its new Presiding Bishop. However, due to the distinct lack of time, I walked toward the
elevator feeling totally unprepared for this important engagement.”
“While waiting at the elevator doorway, I heard the gentle voice of the Lord whisper to me: “I want you to
begin your time of service the way I intend for you to carry it out. Trust Me!”At that moment, the peace of
God came over my spirit and even though I still felt totally unprepared to preach, I knew all was well.
Shortly afterwards, when actually stepping on the platform in front of the people, God powerfully
dropped three words into my heart: relevant – dynamic – demonstrative! I knew in a moment that these
three words described the kind of church God wanted the IPHC to be in the 21st century. They came
straight from His heart to mine. These three words have become the marching orders by which I intend
to serve the IPHC. My vision is to see a denomination that is: Relevant – Dynamic – Demonstrative.”
Dr. Ronald W. Carpenter, Sr., Presiding Bishop
Relevant – the IPHC must be relevant in a 21st century context in that we connect and communicate.
We must understand the culture to which we are called to minister and know how to build the bridges to
reach that culture in order to connect with it. We will continue to preach, praise, and pray as we have
always done in our sanctuaries! But in addition, we will also communicate the gospel with Twitter,
Facebook, streaming video, iPhones, and any other technological tool that God makes available for
winning the lost. We will connect & communicate well with the emerging generation because we know
they are our closest link to the future!
Dynamic – The real gospel of Jesus Christ is relevant to any generation once it is stripped of the
unnecessary baggage which is often attached to it. The IPHC must not only preach a dynamic gospel
but also live a dynamic gospel. We must quit just going to church and start being the church every day,
everywhere. We must become change-agents to impact our cities and towns, empower the weak,
Prepared by Joe Iaquinta 3