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A New Vision, A New Plan
A Man Apart, A Man of God:
Introducing Bishop Andrew Watkins, Ph.D. and His First Lady, Dorceia J. Watkins
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The Goals & Dreams for a Jurisdiction as They Go Into a New Direction
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Consecration Weekend
Ministry Spotlight
A Note from First Lady
Bishop’s Corner
Upcoming Events
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Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction of the All About Christ Fellowship of Churches & Ministries International CONTENTS PAGE I Corinthians 12:4-7(NKJV):
“There are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. There are differences of ministries, but the same Lord. And there are diversities of activities, but it is the same God who works all in all. But the manifestation of the spirit is given to each other for the profit of all.”
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About the AACN Leader/ Founder
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Consecration Time
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AACN Benefits of Membership
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AACN Statement of Service
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7 Rules of Leadership & Accountability
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Membership Gives You Access
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Ministry Spotlight
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A Lesson in Outreach
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Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching. Hebrews 10:25
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A Man Apart, A Man of God:
Introducing Bishop Andrew Watkins, Ph.D. and His First Lady, Dorceia J. Watkins Per the Press Release that was issued this past midNovember...amid the political climate following one of the most important elections in the history of our country, there was a vision among us inside the Body of Christ. It stated the following: The All About Christ Network of Churches & Ministries International has submitted the following announcement: Houston, Texas pastor, Andrew Watkins, Sr., Ph.D., has been selected as the BishopElect of the Fourth Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction of the All About Christ Network. It goes on to say that he was presented with this honor on
November 10, 2012. Dr. Watkins is the Senior Pastor and Founder of New Directions Christian Fellowship Church centrally located in the Greenspoint Community of North Houston.
The General Bishop Watkins as he gives Invocation at the Boys & Girls Harbor Fundraiser this
Presiding Bishop, Bishop Robert Durgan of Pomona, California, also appointed Dr. Watkins as the Chief Operations Officer over the entire organization as well as the Vice Bishop over International Affairs. God has honored His Word for Dr. Watkins: “Humble
yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time”~I Peter 5:6. The Press release goes on to outline his many achievements, accolades, and honors. But most importantly, it shares his love for God, love for his wife & family, and tenacious commitment to do the will of God. He and his wife have been married for twelve years and have ten children. Together, God has truly blessed them to be a blessing to many that they have touched. They are also grateful for the great men and women of God that God has placed around them. To God be the glory!
Bishop Watkins Speaks: What the Bishop Believes This introduction to Bishop Watkins has urged many to ask him the question: What do you believe?” So, we asked him and he answered. The following outlines his belief as we voice: Bishop Watkins Speaks. “The Bible says in I Corinthians 12:5, ‘There are differences of ministries, but the same Lord.’ It is the purpose
of the All About Christ fellowship to identify and recognize many men and women who are leading the Body of Christ. This recognition will serve to unify them and connect them to bring about a covering, fellowship, growth, development and shared resources. We strive to be an ecumenical community with an interde-
nominational demographic.” Ultimately, what Bishop Watkins believes is that there must be a relation with Christ in order to have a true connection with the rest of the ecumenical body. He says, “I believe that God will strengthen us as He unifies us for His glory.”
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Dear Heavenly Father, Your word in Romans 10:9 says, ”That if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.” So Father, I come, humbled before you with a sincere heart, confessing with my mouth and believing in my heart that you died for my sins and was raised from the dead. Father, I receive your most precious gift to me today, right now, even though I am so unworthy. And now I know that I am saved. Lord, I thank you for your love and for your mercy. Thank you for saving me. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.
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Bishop Robert Durgan Presiding Prelate Bishop/ Founder All About Christ Network
Bishop Robert Durgan is the Founder and Presiding Prelate of the All About Christ International and the All About Christ Network of Churches & Ministries. It is the sole purpose of these fellowships to bring the Body of Christ together as one and to help the local pastor toward their destiny. Bishop Durgan is also the Founder & Presiding Prelate of the All About Christ Ecclesiastical & Ecumenical Community International, Inc.: a body that brings together all of the various Christian organizations together to address national & global issues and to celebrate our Christian heritage. Bishop Durgan is the Senior Pastor of All About Christ World Outreach Church in Southern California.
The Lord has given Bishop Durgan a vision to help the Body of Christ through various ministries and businesses such as The El Elyon Publishing Group (that publishes various Christian e-magazines), AAC Printing Company (for all your printing needs), All About Christ Television Network (Internet), All About Christ Radio Network (Internet), All About Christ Communications (Christian Recording Company), All about Christ Liberal Arts & Bible College, and a show for Christian women called Virtuous View. The purpose of Virtuous View is to deal with issues that women face today. All of the previous are in their various stages of growth and development. Bishop Robert Durgan has an interesting ministry and moves under a heavy anointing in the deliverance ministry. He is anointed to help those that need prayer and those that have been hurt both in and out of church. He is able to help many through the Holy Spirit that has gifted him with knowledge or (word of knowledge) and, at times, the gift of prophecy. Bishop Durgan travels the country with various conferences called “The Brotherhood Man 2 Man”, “Effective Leadership 4 Today”, “Be Made Whole (Women’s Conference)”, “One Flesh Marriage Enrichment Conference”, and “Life Conference with Bishop Robert Durgan”. Bishop Durgan also serves on various other executive boards in the body of Christ and helps presiding bishops organize and develop their organizations that God has called them to.
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Jurisdictional Bishop Andrew Watkins, Sr, Ph.D. Dr. Andrew Watkins, Sr., Ph.D., the Senior Pastor of New Directions Christian Fellowship Church in Houston, TX, accepted the offering and recommendation of the Office of Bishop for the All About Christ Network. This recommendation was made and offered by the Presiding Bishop and Founder of the All About Christ Network, Bishop Robert Durgan of Pomona, CA, after several months of review and consideration by both Bishop Durgan and the All About Christ Network College of Bishops. This achievement is given among sixty-five other jurisdictional bishops who serve their local churches, their jurisdiction of churches, and an international league of pastors, ministers, and non-church ministries. He also serves as the Vice-Assistant Presiding Bishop for the International division.
Along with his jurisdictional duties, Bishop Watkins also serves as the First Assistant Presiding Bishop and Chief Operating Officer of the entire All About Christ Network. Hence, he also serves as an Executive Board Member of the All About Christ Network. As First Assistant Presiding Bishop, his duties are outlined as follows: Communication with the network in the following areas: All About Christ Radio Network, All About Christ E Magazine, All About Christ Television Network Assist with the overall operations of the network Establish lines of income for the network Work with the various service providers and establishing a working relationship with them. Work with the overall operations of the network. Jurisdictional Goals: Bishop Watkins’ goals are to be an ecumenical voice of unity in the Body of Christ and to ordain 24 new pastors, 600 new members, 40 new nonchurch ministries, 200 new pastor appointments, and 300 new churches by December 2013. Credentials: Bishop Watkins is founder and Senior Pastor of the New Directions Christian Fellowship Ministries of Houston, TX. He received his Ph.D. n Theological Studies from United Theological Seminary. He also has a D.C.C. in Christian Counseling and a Master’s in Christian Entrepreneurship both from Christian Bible Institute & Seminary. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Human Resources Management from Barrington University.
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Jurisdictional Bishop Andrew Watkins, Sr, Ph.D. cont. He holds an Associate’s Degree in Paralegal Studies from The Paralegal Institute and is an Associate Member of the American Bar Association. Bishop Watkins earned his credentials as a Certified Biblical Counselor and Certified Professional Chaplain from Christian Bible Institute & Seminary. He also earned his credentials from Clergy University as a Certified Pastoral Manager and a Certified Behavioral Analyst. He received an Honorary Doctor of Divinity from Christian Bible Institute & Seminary. He is a teacher, entrepreneur, pastoral coach, and published author, and the creator of the UMSC 2006. Background: Bishop Watkins has been in ministry since 2000 and answered the call under his father in ministry and father-in-law, the late Bishop Dorsey McCullough, Senior Pastor and Founder of New Directions Christian Fellowship, Stockton, CA who is currently succeeded by his wife, Pastor Loyce McCullough. Bishop Watkins later founded New Directions Christian Fellowship Church in Houston, TX. He has an ecumenical Christian background as a child that stems from Pentecostal, Lutheran to African Methodism. Most importantly, Bishop Watkins has known since childhood the calling on his life and received Jesus Christ into his heart at the age of twelve years old at the Bibleway Temple Church in Brooklyn, New York under Bishop Huie Rogers. Professionally, Bishop Watkins is a successful business with a background in Financial Services working to help one family at a time to protect their income, their retirement funds, their college funds for their children, and all of their assets. He has served as Director of Management Training for Allstate. He served as the Agency Manager for Allstate agents across Contra Costa County in northern California. He was the Texas President for Western Southern Insurance Company and Agency Manager for the Houston office. However, most recently, he was Regional Vice President for Pennsylvania Life Insurance Company. His professional work and his ministry work have brought him to the place he currently is. Awards & Boards: Bishop Watkins is the recipient of many awards including the Small Business of the Year Award and Humanitarian of the Year Award from the Intercontinental/Northwest Houston Chamber of Commerce, just to name a few. He has received congressional commendations in both Texas and California. He has received many accolades from the work he has done in his community as well as professionally. He is currently a board member of the Intercontinental Houston Chamber of Commerce, Executive Board member of the New Beginnings Baptist Association, and serves on the American Diabetes Association of Houston board.
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Consecration Time: Bishop Andrew Watkins, Sr., Ph.D The Fourth Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction is under way getting ready for the Con-
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According to the meaning of consecration, Bishop Watkiins is being set apart and devoted to the worship and service of God. This man of God has been tried and proven as one already set apart for the dedication to God and to God’s people. Just like in the book of Exodus, chapter 13, when the tribe of Levi were set apart for the workings, the leadership, and service to the children of Isra-
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In Proverbs 24:6 it reads, “For by wise counsel you will wage your own war, And in a multitude of counselors there is safety.” (NKJV) It is according to this Word, Bishop Watkins is surrounding himself with people who love God, who walk in wisdom, and will impart wisdom upon Bishop Watkins in his time of need. This is a principle that the All About Christ Network truly adheres to. And, in doing so, has built an infrastructure of
secration of Bishop Andrew Watkins.. This event will include an entire weekend celebrating this special time..
His cabinet will include Suffragan Bishops that will lead auxiliaries such as Intercessory Prayer, International Ecumenical Outreach, and Church Eco-
As the launching of the Fourth Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction goes forth, we are in the process of building up or Membership. In these last days, ministry can be most difficult and God is still calling men and women of God for His good and His glory.
He is spiritually gifted in discernment, interpretation of tongues, prophecy, administration, teaching, and preaching the Word of God. We hope that as many as possible will join us January 18-20, 2013 for a great time in the Lord. For more details, please click here.
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nomic Growth, just to name a few. He will also be surrounded by Overseers and a Pastor’s Council Advisory Board. His cabinet will also include an Ordination Board and a Christian Education Suffragen Bishop. Please be sure to get your January issue of The 4th Magazine where the cabinet will be featured.
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Fellowship means opportunities to attend our Men’s Conferences, Women’s Conferences, and many others. You will be able Fellowship with the AACN is ecumenito worship with other leaders at Holy Concal, valued, and supportive. Becomvocations and receive Leadership Training. ing a Member of the AACN means that one will have Connection, Fellow- There is a Covering for both churches and
non-church Ministries. Growth means you will be encouraged to grow spiritually, through education, financially and economically. Finally, membership bring access through Services. That means you get increased purchasing power, a benefits package, and more. To find out more about Becoming a Member of the AACN, please click here.
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AACN Benefits of Membership The Shepherd’s Friend: The Shepherd’s Friend Ministry is a One-on-One, confidential counseling service to the leaders of this network. Bishop Durgan believes that if leaders can have an outlet where they can go with issues they have, deal with them privately, and avoid any possible embarrassment to the Christian community. The Pastoral Crisis Fund: The Pastoral Crisis Fund is a tool that members of our network can use in times of crisis; In an emergency situations where they do not have the resources to respond to emergencies at that moment. The Church Development: The Church Development Fund is a tool our members can use to help and/or assist in downpayment of a lease opportunity for church services and small contractor jobs that are not major, but necessary in order to help the forward progression of the church. Church Growth & Development: This ministry is to help the pastor take the church to the next level and to re-launch the ministry in a more excellent way. We, in this network, have leaders that can turn your ministry around and have the experience to do it by working with some of the well-known, Christian ministries that have congregations of over 10,000+ members. Networking Opportunities: The All About Christ Network promotes within the ranks of the fellowship among all leaders and pastors that are members of this network. We highlight all our leaders and pastors so everyone will have an opportunity to share. We not only do this for the leaders at the top of the network, but even leaders and pastors of small churches and ministries just starting out. The ACCN Television Network: The All About Christ Television Network is a 24-hour/7-days/week broadcasting of the ministries within our network. Has availability over the internet with the capability to have your ministry or Sunday morning services broadcast live, with VOD option. All About Christ Bible College: The All About Christ Bible College is an accredited place of learning. And, where members of our network will receive discounts that will be competitive to other institutions of higher learning. Weekly Grant Opportunities: From the Headquarters Office, members will receive reports of grants that are available to churches and ministries. This is published as a service to our pastors and leaders. We also connect our pastors and leaders with grant writers who are proven in their field and know how to get grants approved. The All About Christ Pastoral Symposium: This is where a pastor who is just coming into the pastoral ministry, needs and receives direction and guidance for the planting of the new church. And, also for the established pastor who would like to be informed on the information that is current and most relevant to the generation that we serve today. All About Christ College of Bishops, Overseers, and Adjutants: This is a ministry where the leaders can come and learn how to walk circumspectly, in and out among God’s people, while developing proper protocol in ministry. We can also guide the leadership in where the best deals can be found on vestments, rings, and clergy attire. Promoting and Lifting Up Leadership Within our Network: We do this through our National and Jurisdictional meetings held annually. In this network, we prefer to use our leadership that God has blessed us with. This is done in order to promote and encourage them as they serve the Body of Christ. All About Christ Publishing House: This is where we publish our tools for learning with Sunday School books and other material for development and growth in the Christian life. This also includes “How-to” books for ministry enhancement. All About Christ Ways & Means Ministry: This is a ministry whose main responsibility is to find effective ways to raise money for the pastors and leaders inside our network. There are many opportunities available, but not all are effective in what a church or ministry may be trying to achieve. Local & National Advertisement Campaign: At present, this is done with two magazines. One is called “Southern California Gospel” for those who want to market their ministry in the Southern California area. The other is “The Saints”, which is a nationally distributed magazine across the nation to approx. 500,000 people who are looking for your brand of ministry. All About Christ Discount Cards: With the AACN Membership Discount Card, our members have access to partnerships the network has made for the benefit of giving our members discounts at local retail establishments across the country. Discounts on Men & Women Suits: All About Christ has teamed up with a national distributor for men and women’s fashion suits and dresses. Discounts on Prescription Drugs: All About Christ has teamed up with a national provider of discounts on over-thecounter prescription drugs where members can receive from 10 to 80 percent off on their prescriptions. A Number of Other Benefits We Have: Ordination and Consecration services 501(c)3 help with paperwork, Vision casting, Apostolic covering, Mentoring, Five-Fold Ministry Training Classes, Church Planting Services, Grant Writing, Book Publishing Services, Welcome Teams to welcome new ministries, All About Christ Sports Ministry where churches can compete with one another in various team sports. All About Christ Network will always continue to look for ways we can help our members and pastors to receive discounts on goods and services. And ministries that can help grow their church or ministry. P a g e 1 9 Bishop Andrew Watkins, Sr., Ph.D.
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The AACN Statement of Service The following is the vision and Service Statement offered to all the members the ACCN of Churches and Ministries International: The ACCN of Churches & Ministries will be a service provider to the members of this network. The ACCN of Churches & Ministries will respect all churches and ministries regardless of size or financial contribution to the network. The ACCN will promote and give a viable platform for the more seasoned ministry leaders to share their ministry experience and knowledge with the network as a whole. The ACCN will do its best to bring to every ministry leader and/or pastor the latest, cutting-edge information that will enhance their ministry. The ACCN will use all available internet and media resources to promote the member ministries to the Body of Christ. The ACCN will provide ministry tools to help a ministry; But will introduce secular resources that members use on
a daily basis at a discount. The ACCN will provide a spiritual covering for all members of the network; plus Consecration, Ordination, and ministerial credentials to all its members. The ACCN will provide a service-first attitude or mentality to all members of the network. The ACCN member churches and ministries will tithe to the local chapter, Diocese, and or Jurisdiction and 90% of the monies will stay in the local area and 10% will go to the national operations. The ACCN individual members will give a monthly donation of $20.00 per month for as long as they are members in the network. The ACCN will provide resources, such as a Pastoral Crisis Fund and a Church Development Fund for its faithful members. The ACCN will provide a ministry called “The Shepherd’s Friend” where one-on-one, confidential counseling will be given to all pastors and ministry leaders. The ACCN will recognize members with a special recognition and/or special discounts when they personally, recruit new members into
the network. The ACCN will use its own leaders as speakers in the Local, Regional, and National meetings. We believe in supporting our own and giving them a platform to share. The ACCN will have an OpenDoor policy with the Presiding Bishop’s Office and all at the Executive Board level. The ACCN has a system in place where all who would like to work on the national level are free to do so by way of various rotations on the General, Advisory, Boards and other committees. The ACCN will from time to time bring to the table, leaders who have proven themselves in the Body of Christ as experts in certain areas of ministry. The ACCN will continue to network and fellowship with other organizations, fellowships, and denominations in the spirit of unity and brotherly and share that networking friendship with its members.
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Seven Rules of Leadership & Accountability BELOW ARE 7 RULES OF LEADERSHIP & ACCOUNTABILITY SO THAT WE ALL MAY SAY AND SPEAK THE SAME THINGS TO PROMOTE UNITY AND COHESIVENESS IN THE NETWORK:
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to the Office of the Secretary General so that the Presiding Bishop’s office can address the issues. I will respect both men and women in the ministry and will treat all leadership the way I would have wanted to be treated. I will not be a backbiter or a talebearer. I will entreat all with kindness and godly leadership regardless of the ministry size or economic status. I will do my best to attend all network national functions when possible and Jurisdictional functions; And, will not, to the best of my ability, not schedule any services or meetings that will conflict with attendance. If, by some chance this cannot be avoided, then I will
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send representation to the events to represent me both in person and financially. I will endeavor to be a student of God’s Word and be willing to learn new things in jurisdictional and national settings. I will not cause confusion or discord because of a difference of faith and or ideas concerning doctrine and/or teaching from scripture. I agree to these rules of engagement with my signature (per actual document).
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MEMBERSHIP GIVES YOU ACCESS Dear Future AACN Member: Thank you so much for subscribing to this Special Membership Edition of The 4th magazine. Therefore, we are grateful for your consideration of membership to The All About Christ Network of Churches & Ministries International. We praise God for the excellent men and women in the Body of Christ who seek to come into union with our fellowship and unified body of Believers. Bishop Watkins as he gives Invocation at the Boys & Girls Harbor Fundraiser this
It is the purpose of the AACN to help foster Support, Growth, and Development among Churches, NonChurch Ministries, and Individual Leaders. We strive to provide a place where leaders can go to be strengthened, to use their gifts, and to encourage one another. It is not our purpose to govern your church or ministry...Only to be a blessing, provide a covering, offer assistance if needed, share our resources, and provide leadership. We are an organization that stands on the Word of God outlined specifically in I Corin-
thians 12:4-7(NKJV): “There are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. There are differences of ministries, but the same Lord. And there are diversities of activities, but it is the same God who works all in all. But the manifestation of the spirit is given to each other for the profit of all.” It is our prayer that you share our vision. It is our desire that your consideration will transform into an affirmative decision, particularly after you have reviewed and completed the enclosed information:
Our Statement of Service
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AACN Benefits Package
AACN Application
Review of Jurisdictional website: www.4031Isaiah.com
Chance to be featured story in an issue Jurisdiction Magazine as the Ministry Spotlight
Please remember, access to any of our resources starts with MEMBERSHIP! Thank you again for your time and consideration. We look forward to you joining us. God bless you! Bishop Andrew Watkins, Sr., Ph.D. Fourth Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction
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influence. You stay in control of your church or ministry. We provide leverage which allows you, your church or your ministry an increased voice, buying power and access. With 67 jurisdictions along with ours, you become stronger while we grow stronger with you. For more information, go to: www.4031Isaiah.com.
PASTORS, CHURCHES, MINISTRIES… YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE
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Ministry Spotlight: New Directions It is here, in Ministry Spotlight, that we are committed to featuring an outstanding member within our jurisdiction and the special things that are going on in their ministry and their leadership. In our very first issue, we are behooved to feature the church ministry of our beloved bishop in our brand new jurisdiction: Bishop Andrew Watkins, Sr., Ph.D. and his congregation, New Directions Christian Fellowship Church in Houston, Texas.
The church has served as a satellite location for the Christian Bible Institute & Seminary, a host to other community organizations, and a place of refuge for those who are hungry, in need of shelter, a house of prayer, a place to receive counsel, and a host of other needs that have been met. But, most importantly, the Word of God is taught through the teaching and preaching of Bishop Watkins and those who are in ministry under him.
Originally named, New Directions Word of Life Church, the church has been on the move since February 2006. With all of the struggles that go with building a brand new church, particularly in a city that seems to have one on every corner, they have remained faithful.
New Directions Christian Fellowship Church was founded as a daughter-church to New Direction Christian Fellowship Church in Stockton, California under the late Bishop Dorsey W. McCullough, that was founded in November 2005. (Currently, Bishop McCullough has been succeeded by his wife, Pastor Loyce McCullough,)
This church has truly been blessed and has been able to be a blessing to their community. From the first year, they have been all about outreach. From giving to families at Christmastime clothes, food and toys to passing out the Word of God to the tune of 48,000 Bibles since its inception.
Some of the other ministries that go on in the church are the Anointed Praise Team singers, the Anointed Praise Dancers, team of ministers, deacons, prophets, prophetesses and evangelists who are actively in training. In order to see their plan of action and upcoming ministries, please read the featured article: A Lesson in Outreach by Out-
reach Director, Dr. Janet Manning. Found at www.iamsavednow.com, their Mission Statement is as follows: As Christians, our mission is to build a strong fellowship of believers in Christ who will maintain their faith and be constantly equipped for ministry; To prayerfully meet the needs of those who are lost, overlooked, and/or discouraged; To spread the Good News; To feed the hungry; To clothe the naked; To visit those who are sick and in prison; To foster the education of children and youth; And to minister to the spiritual and physical needs of all persons. This will be done regardless of age, ethnicity, gender, or social status; Teaching them to walk victoriously in the Spirit of our Loving God. Paramountly, New Directions is a praying church. They are a congregation that prays daily on their prayer line every morning, Monday through Friday, Saturday evenings, and of course as they worship together each and every Sunday. We praise God for what He is doing at New Directions Christian Fellowship!
Below: New Directions Youth doing Community Service at the Premier Movie Theater in the Greenspoint Community passing out free backpacks and school supplies.
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A Lesson in Outreach What is Outreach? Outreach is an extension of God’s love through human interaction. It is scripturally based and is required of us per the following.
What is the Mission? As Christians, our mission is to build a strong fellowship of believers in Christ who will maintain their faith and be constantly equipped for ministry; To prayerfully meet the needs of those Matthew 25:35 says, “For I who are lost, overlooked, and/or was hungry and you gave me discouraged; To spread the Good something to eat, I was thirsty News; To feed the hungry; To and you gave me something clothe the naked; To visit those to drink, I was a stranger and who are sick and in prison; To you invited me in, I needed foster the education of children clothes and you clothed me, I and youth; And to minister to the was sick and you looked after spiritual and physical needs of all me, I was in prison and you persons. This will be done regardcame to visit me.' "Then the less of age, ethnicity, gender, or righteous will answer him, social status; Teaching them to 'Lord, when did we see you walk victoriously in the Spirit of hungry and feed you, or thirsty our Loving God. and give you something to drink? When did we see you a What we have done: stranger and invite you in, or Since 2006 as a result of our needing clothes and clothe outreach and connection in the you? When did we see you sick or in prison and go to vis- community, we have provided over 1,400 meals at Thanksgivit you?” ing and over 1,400 meals and presents at Christmas. On a regWhy do we need outular basis we are feeding in our churches every Sunday, Tuesday, reach? Outreach is the path through Thursday, and Saturday after worship services. For the past 3 which churches interact with years, we have provided families the community. It resides in and introduce the love of God. in need with over 1,500 backpacks during our annual back to school bash. Our greatest joy What is the Purpose? The Purpose of Outreach is to has been to spread the good minister to the community at news of Jesus Christ by giving over 48,000 bibles in 6.5 years. large; to disciple, to spread the good news, the gospel of Jesus Christ; and to be obedi- What we are doing now: ent to His Word. As an ongoing practice, we are feeding in our churches every Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, and P a g e
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Saturday after worship services. We are sheltering the homeless. In the past 6 months, we have helped to shelter 30 families. We are providing meals for needy families during the holidays. We help with providing social services referrals. Bibles are given out to and available for anyone who needs one. What can you do? How can you actively reach out in your community? Start a pantry program in your church or look for models of things that are already being done. Below are things we are planning to do. What we are planning Community Resource Room Christian Bookstore Recording Studio CSI (Christian Social Interaction) Room Transitional Living Food Pantry If you have any questions or would like to discuss ideas of what you would like to do, please contact me, Dr. Janet Manning at: Outreach@iamsavednow.com.
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Spotlight on the Pastor Along with the featured article in Ministry Spotlight, we are committed to coupling it with a Spotlight on the Pastor. This is particularly for the Church-Ministry member. Thus, in this very first spotlight, we would like to feature the senior pastor of the church in the Ministry Spotlight of this issue: New Directions Christian Fellowship Church. That featured pastor is our bishopelect of the Fourth Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction of the All About Christ Network, Bishop Andrew Watkins, Sr., Ph.D.
will rejoice and be glad in it.’ (Psalm 118:24) We are so excited about the Lord and all that He is doing in this ministry, New Directions Christian Fellowship Church, ‘A Christian Fellowship Center’.
The majority of this article simply quotes Bishop Watkins per the following message:
“We ask that you please pray for this ministry as God uses us to help meet the needs of others. Pray that God sends anointed workers for His vineyard. Pray that sincere believers in Christ will come to New Directions Christian Fellowship Church to maintain their faith and be constantly equipped for ministry developing to be prayerful in meeting the needs of those who are lost, overlooked, and/or discouraged; To spread the Good News; To feed the hungry; To clothe the naked; To visit
“Dear Christian Family, Members & Friends! To God be the glory for all that He has done, all that He is doing, and all that He is going to do for the building up of His kingdom. I bring you greetings in the mighty, precious, name of Jesus, our Lord and our Saviour. ‘For this is the day the LORD has made; We
those who are sick and in prison; To foster the education of children and youth; and to minister to the spiritual and physical needs of all persons. Thank you for worshiping with us. We pray that all your needs are met for you and your family and that God continuously blesses you as you walk in obedience, imitating the life of Christ. We praise God for you, your life, and the plans God has made for you.
“Giving God all glory, honor and praise, I am humbled to be used by God in such a mighty way as pastor and founder of this church. We are a ministry that truly believes in the power of prayer, the teachings of Jesus Christ using the Holy Bible, and the Help and the Anointing of the Holy Spirit. Our prayer is that the presence of the Trinity is always present in our worship, praise and fellowship.
“God bless you today and every day! With the Love of Jesus Christ, Bishop Andrew Watkins, Sr., Ph.D. Pastor/Founder “You can email me at pastor@iamsavednow.com” For more about Bishop Watkins, please read featured article, A Man Apart, A Man of God: Introducing Bishop Andrew Watkins, Sr., Ph.D….
A Note from the First Lady In this section of our publication, we are committed to featuring the spouse or one who is in ministry partnership with the featured pastor or ministry leader. Hence, the following is a message from Bishop Watkins’ wife, First Lady Dorceia J. Watkins: “Dear Body of Believers! It my pleasure to greet you in the name of our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ! On behalf of Bishop Watkins, our family, and our church, New Directions Christian Fellowship Church, we are humbled by this opportunity to share with the Body of Christ. We thank you for choosing New Directions Christian Fellowship Church to be
a blessing and a hope to someone today. It is our pleasure to encourage and inspire our brothers and sisters in Christ to help somebody. “Our prayer is: ‘Lord, send us someone that we can help that can help us.’ So, we pray that we are a blessing as we receive a blessing from on high each and everyday. We want to encourage you experience God in personal, intimate worship in your quiet time each day. We also want to encourage you to walk in obedience by worshiping in your local church by follow what God says in His Word, that we ought not forsake the assembly of saints. But, we must come together to encourage one another showing love one toward another as we ought.
Please keep us in your prayers that we remain encouraged as God uses this ministry to find those who are lost and overlooked, those who are seeking to do His will, and for the maintenance of the Saints. We are so excited, ignited, and all fired-up to work towards the building up of His kingdom. “If ever you are need for prayer, encouragement, or just plain in need, please call us. And if you cannot reach us, please remember that you can always call upon our Master. For His word says that He shall supply all of your needs according to His riches in glory. He commands that we cast all of our cares upon Him, knowing that He cares for us. So, I just want to encourage you my sister, my brother. We love you and God loves you so much more.” To reach Lady Dorceia: firstlady@iamsavednow.com P a g e
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