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Proverb for today

The ISAIAH 58 network
Carmel Retreat - 2008

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Isaiah 58net Pastors, Spouses and Church Leaders went on a retreat at Carmel, near George, from 26-29 May.


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The name

The name of this network comes from chapter 58 of Isaiah's prophecy which gives a clear description of the genuine spirituality the Lord requires of his people. The passage cuts through the hypocrisy of mere ritual and facade and shows us in no uncertain terms the element of an authentic relationship with God. It shows the way to repentance, reformation, restoration, renewal and revival, the heart cry of those who desire this relational network.
 
The goal

The goal of the Isaiah 58 network then is to see God bringing into being an awesome network of non cessationist leaders and churches who are passionately modelling Christ in their communities, helping each other to be the salt and light that God has called us to be in the world.
 
Missional Communities

We long to be a Spirit-empowered people obeying all that Christ has commanded. Our desire is to be as inclusive as possible across cultures, generations and gender, and thoroughly holistic in our understanding and outworking of the gospel of the Kingdom. We cherish our heritage, share one evangelical statement of faith and embrace the principles that have distinguished the Baptist family through the years.

Our desire is to compliment and supplement what is already offered to our pastors and churches to develop holistically and effectively as Spirit-filled missional communities. Isaiah58net is for everyone, but will seek to positively affirm and empower pastors and church leaders in particular, to be relevant and effective in the 21st century.

 
The understanding

We understand that we are moving into a new and different era and want to be on the cutting edge of the emerging church God is wanting to bring forth to meet the needs of a diverse, post modern and post Christian society. We will allow ourselves to become vulnerable in the interests of a desire to be moulded into what God wants us to be.
 
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Isaiah58net has a steering team of regional representatives who meet regularly for prayer and planning.

Regional and national retreats/conferences will be provided for pastors and leaders.

Steering Team:

  • John Broom and John Thomas (Western Cape)
  • John Basson (Border)
  • Trevor Anderson and Andrew Pearce (Eastern Cape)
  • Craig Duvel (Kwa-Zulu Natal)
  • Grant Baston (Gauteng)

 
 
 

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Our Core Values

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In addition to all that is embraced in our Baptist Statement of Faith and Baptist Principles, ISAIAH 58.net values:

Relationships, not structures as the basis of our fellowship

The anointing and all the giftings of the Holy Spirit

All the equipping ministries which our Lord has given to his people

An understanding of the Kingdom of God and the principles that operate in the Kingdom which transcends denominations, culture, class, generation and gender, the principles of kingdom living so powerfully outlined in Isaiah 58, Isaiah 61:1-3, Matt 25:31-46

The compassionate action dimension of the gospel and ministry among the poor

The affirmation and empowering of gifted leaders that will result in an awesome network of healthy, prevailing churches

A servant heart, a desire to build, to encourage, to bless others every generation and the contribution that every generation can make

Mentoring the next generation so that the ceiling of one generation becomes the platform for the next generation

Truth and reality, believing only that which is authentic can be truly blessed

A passionate desire to hear what God wants to bring forth in the Body Of Christ

Impact and significance of ministry, not numbers

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