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The fundamental guiding philosophy of Capital Christian Ministries International is based on a plan we call the "SURGE PLAN". This plan defines the dynamic of how we perceive God leading us to establish a ministry that will not be restricted by geographical factors.
The Surge plan, as an acronym, stands for: "Strategically Unified Reinforcement of Global Evangelism."
STRATEGICALLY
UNIFIED
REINFORCEMENT (OF)
GLOBAL
EVANGELISM
MULTIFACETED CHRISTIAN MINISTRY
We will use the principle of "Diversification" as we approach the multiplicity of needs among African peoples. In our Christian outreach efforts, we will seek, with the help of the Lord, to recognize the various needs, which are impacting people in Africa, and then find plausible and God affirmed ways of addressing them.
We have acknowledged that the African continent is a mosaic of various ethnic groupings and cultures. Therefore, it cannot and will not be approached from a simplistic modus operandi, which overlooks the diverse needs on the continent of Africa. We are embracing methods and approaches to Christian ministry, which are compatible with the prevailing circumstances of the people we are reaching, without diluting or compromising the substance of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
STRATEGICALLY
Definition: Strategy means - "The science of planning and directing military operations."
As the Lord has specifically impressed on our heart to found a ministry that will reach the full extent of the African continent, there's a realization that this is going to be an intense spiritual warfare. We will not take an army of Christian believers to fight the spiritual battle without thoroughly assessing the extent of the challenge before us. Planning is very significant in unleashing the message of Jesus Christ to a world that's not always sympathetic to our confession of faith. Just as the above definition indicates, We will diligently strategize, with the help of the Lord, on how this ministry advances towards the full extent of what God intends to accomplish through us.
"In his heart a person plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps." (Prov. 16:9)
UNIFIED
Definition: "To become united in purpose and attitude."
We're called to establish an "Ethnoplex" ministry. We have derived this compound word from two words, "ethnos" (Greek) * people groups, nations and "plectere" (Latin) * to weave, to twine, a network.
We feel led to trust the Lord to establish a model of Christian unity, among believers and followers of Christ, in spite of the various evangelical affiliations, that will advance the cause of Christ as it reflects a mosaic of various cultural and ethnic peoples of the African continent. It's, therefore, our sincere commitment, with the help of God, to bring together a UNIFIED team of ministers who will focus on reaching Africa for Christ with sensitivity and respect for all ethnic and cultural orientations.
In our theory of "Ethnoplex" ministry we are proposing that we should pull the blinders from our spiritual eyes and realize that the church needs to be a catalyst for the integration, under Christ, of the diverse people groups that populate the vast continent of Africa.
"...May they be brought to complete unity to let the world know that you sent me..."(Jn.17:23)
REINFORCEMENT
Definition: "To strengthen (a military force) with more supplies, troops, ships, etc."
We will not allow pride to enslave our heart by erroneously assuming that we are the only ones the Lord is leading to reach the continent of Africa for his cause in this hour. Many other sincere and faithful Christians, as well as Christian organizations, have done and are still doing great evangelistic work in Africa. Therefore, our conviction is that we are entering the mission field with our ministry team to REINFORCE what's already ongoing in Africa. Notwithstanding the faithful gospel work of others in Africa, our ministry accomplishments as Capital Christian Ministries International will contribute, positively, to the total aggregate of redeemed souls on the continent.
"The kingdom of heaven has been forcefully advancing, and forceful people lay hold of
it." (Matt. 11:12)
GLOBAL
Definition: "Worldwide"
Our vision is to establish a ministry that is worldwide in its general scope and CONTINENTAL (Africa) in its specific scope.
We are establishing, as our headquarters, a local church based ministry, in the Capital City of Zambia, Lusaka. This will become a model of other local church based ministries to be established in other African Capital Cities
We will not, however, allow the success of the Capital Christian Ministries local churches, in the Capital Cities of Africa, to divert us from a continental and global focus. We will continue to advance, like an invading army, into all the corners of the African continent, with the support and mobilization of global resources. We'll be a Missionary Commissioning Ministry.
"...you will be my witnesses...to the ends of the earth."
(Acts 1:8)
EVANGELISM
Definition: "To convert to Christianity by accepting Jesus as Savior"
In all that we do, in this ministry, whether carrying out humanitarian missions or preaching the Gospel, we'll always remain conscious of the fact that what really matters is that ultimately people are accepting Jesus into their lives. We'll use various methods in our outreach, but we'll uphold only those methods that yield the needed result, which is the salvation of people.
"Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations...teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you..."(Matt. 28:19)
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