| Dear Visitor:
Pastor Regina and I are both excited and humbled to have this
opportunity to share our hearts with you. We take seriously the
chance we have to introduce ourselves and the ministry God has
given us. We realize everyday life is full of demands, and we
are honored that you are taking time to spend it with us and for
this we are grateful! The times in which we live demands the Body
of Christ stand as a witness to the life-changing power of the
Gospel. Within this Gospel, the Lord Jesus tells us “I have
come that you might have life and have it more abundantly”
John 10:10. For this reason the Lord has given Pastor Regina and
I a call and mandate to “Breathe Abundant Life” into
all those who cross our paths.
We believe having and living the Abundant Life is God’s
will for the life of every believer. Many Christians do not understand
the place they have in God the Father through Jesus Christ. We
have been named heirs with God and joint heirs with Christ, (Romans
8:17), simply put, we should live a life filled with Godly abundance
and without lack. Therefore, we would like to share with you what
the Abundant Life is, why it is important for you to have it,
and how you can obtain the Abundant Life. We will do this by sharing
with you, in the next paragraphs, a few important aspects of the
Abundant Life.
God created man as a tri-part being, meaning man is made up of
three parts: Body, Soul, and Spirit. We believe a person has achieved
the Abundant Life when they walk in wholeness in all three parts
of their being. When we look at a picture of someone living the
Abundant Life, that person is physically whole, meaning there
is no sickness in their body, Isaiah 53:5 says “By His stripes
we are healed”. They are also whole in their soul, which
consists of their mind, will, emotions, intellect, and imagination,
this means their thought processes are biblically sound and line
up with the Word of God. Philippians 2:5 instructs us to “let
this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus”. This
person will use their emotions in a manner that will help, and
not harm them. Lastly, the person has Abundant Life in their spirit,
meaning they have been born again and have received a regenerated
spirit, the scripture tells us in John 3:5 we must be born again
of the water and of the spirit. Once wholeness is achieved in
the Body, Soul, and Spirit, the Abundant Life can begin!
Although the Abundant Life is God’s will for every believer,
achieving the Abundant Life is a process. This is where Pastor
Regina and I take personal responsibility. We believe that a spiritually,
physically, and emotionally healthy atmosphere is needed to grow
believers into the Abundant Life. Thus, we have provided that
atmosphere at the Abundant Life Family Christian Center. There
are many components to the ABUNDANT LIFE WORLD OUTREACH Family Christian Center
which help all who enter the doors achieve the Abundant Life.
One of those components is being Family-Oriented. We believe God
has given each family member a specific role within the family
unit. At Abundant Life Family Christian Center, we have programs
that minister to each family member, including children, youth,
teens, and adults. As each member of the family learns and accepts
their God given roles, they will experience more of the power
of God and will be able to stand against the wiles of the enemy.
They will also have the functionality God previously intended
for the family before being saturated by the world’s picture
of family, which is obviously dysfunctional.
Another aspect of living the Abundant Life is the ability to
embrace the beautiful variances that exist amongst all nationalities.
We believe the message of Jesus Christ is not restricted to one
race or culture, yet it is a multi-cultural message. The Word
of God states in Galatians 3:28 “There is neither male nor
female, Greek nor Jew, but all are one in Christ.” Part
of our vision is to reach every culture, tongue, and color with
the gospel of Jesus Christ. Though the color of our skin, tongue,
and customs may differ in each nationality, the Lord has created
all mankind with basic needs, which unites us in the need to learn
and live out the principals of God found in His Word. Each culture
represents the vastness and creativity of God the Father. Within
each culture, there are unique gifts, talents, and abilities,
which aid in accomplishing the will of God in the earth. Therefore,
ABUNDANT LIFE WORLD OUTREACH Family Christian Centerhas created an atmosphere
where our worship and teaching styles minister to and encourages
all who enter our doors.
We believe the teaching of God’s Word is the key principle
to transforming the lives of all who wish to obtain the Abundant
Life. The teaching of God’s Word will empower persons to
make wise biblical decisions, which is crucial when obtaining
the Abundant Life. In Psalms 119:130 the scripture says, “The
entrance of the Word giveth light”. Sound biblical teaching
will turn on the lights in the life of the believer, and will
ultimately alert Christians to the traps and snares of the enemy.
The correct teaching of God’s Word will also reveal the
purpose to which each person was created. Fulfilling purpose is
also essential to obtaining and maintaining the Abundant Life.
For this reason we have structured our mid-week Circle of Life
meetings to give each member an opportunity to discover their
calling and purpose, as well as receive sound biblical teaching.
Our Sunday Worship services also provide the space for each person
to use their gifting as well as hear a timely, life-changing Word
of God in every service.
Lastly, it is important for every person striving for the Abundant
Life to be a part of a nurturing atmosphere. The Bible is clear
in its description of God the Father. One of the most loving characteristics
of God is His ability to nurture His children. 1 Peter 2:3 says
“Like newborn babies you should crave the pure unadulterated
spiritual milk, that by it you may be nurtured and grow unto Salvation”.
God is concerned about the welfare of His children, therefore
He entrusts His children with Pastors who will feed them the pure
Word of God. Abundant Life provides the type of nurturing atmosphere
whereby the children of God can grow into mature believers. Our
ministry includes Professional Christian counseling, Marital Counseling,
Children and Youth Counseling Spirit-led bible studies, and Spirit-led
worship services. We believe in encouraging the people of God
to live out Matthew 6:33 “seek ye first the Kingdom of God,
and all His righteousness, and all these things shall be added
unto you”. This is the true way that we are nurtured, by
putting God first and allowing Him to minister, mature, and nurture
us from the inside out.
We trust that this time of sharing our hearts and calling with
you has given you a clearer picture of the Abundant Life and how
it is assessable by you. Do not wait another day before you begin
to experience the Abundant Life, call us to receive our “Abundant
Life” series. It is time for you to go from not enough,
to more than enough, and we want to help you get there! The precious
Word of God has assured us that eternal life awaits all those
who believe in the Lord Jesus Christ. It is our desire to see
you live an Abundant Life here on earth and to possess all of
the manifold blessings God has in store for you. We look forward
to hearing from you and we thank you again for your time. May
the Peace and Grace of our Lord Jesus Christ continue to rest
upon you.
Breathing Abundant Life Into All You Do!
Pastors Robert and Regina Randolph-Davis
Senior Pastors & Founders
Abundant Life Family Christian Center
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