#ReEngage Your City/Community: Why and How They Do It
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- Grant update
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"make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind. Philippians 2:2
Together Advance the Gospel, aka TAG, is a network of evangelical churches in the greater Rhode Island region. So... what is a network?
A church network is like a vibrant, interconnected web of congregations and ministries, each united by a common mission but uniquely serving its own community. Imagine a group of churches that share a vision to equip the saints and reach the lost, so much so that they are willing to share resources, ideas, and support to extend their reach beyond the walls of their individual buildings. This network collaborates to foster growth, not just in numbers but in spiritual depth, sharing collective wisdom and experiences to better serve God and the world around us. This collaborative approach allows the Church at large, and each individual church to thrive, knowing they have the strength of a larger body backing them up, whether it’s for prayer, community outreach, missions, leadership development, etc.
In the network, leaders and ministries are able to exchange resources such as teaching materials, event planning support, or even assist with preaching or worship leading, ensuring that no congregation has to reinvent the wheel. There’s also a big emphasis on partnership, where groups and individuals are able to work hand-in-hand to meet the needs of their shared communities, tackle social issues, or provide support during times of crisis. Whether it’s through a shared conference, collaborative volunteer opportunities, or mission trips, network amplifies the impact of each individual church, turning small efforts into something far more powerful when united under a common purpose.
At its heart, the network is a celebration of Christian unity and shared responsibility which puts the glory of God on display that, "the world will know that you sent me [Jesus] and have loved them."
It's not about creating a large, faceless institution of uniformity, but rather fostering a deep sense of fellowship and celebrating the beautiful diversity of God's people. Every church is empowered to stay true to its unique calling while benefiting from the wisdom and support of a broader community. It's a dynamic and living testament to what can happen when believers come together with open hearts, offering their gifts and talents to work toward something greater than themselves.
Our prayer is that the glory of the Lord will be manifest throughout the whole Church, bringing honor to the Name of the Lord and leading to a harvest of salvations like never before.
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Consecrate Conference
"This event has rekindled the fire in my heart and my calling as an intercessor for revival." - participant, Consecrate 2024
Save the date! On September 20, 2025 the Consecrate conference is returning. This catalytic event aims to connect, unite and activate the practice of empowered prayer within the Church.
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Prayer Training
While we can’t cause revival we must prepare for it. Revive New England is hosting an online, 3-week prayer leadership training, which will equip you with theory, vision, and practical skills needed to facilitate vibrant corporate prayer, as well as principles of culture change leadership. Learn more here. |
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A huge thank you to all those who have stepped up to help Impact Center in their time of need. Last month their building experienced a tragic fire, displacing the congregation for an extended period of time. Praise God that Impact has found a temporary home to gather for worship not far from their building.
REFUGEE DREAM CENTER
The Refugee Dream Center in Providence is currently facing extreme shortages in their staff and program support. Sanctuary Church has created a platform to share what the needs are and ways for you to help the refugees in our community. Details here. For more info on the circumstances refugees are facing and what is being done to help, check out this Post-Inaugural Town Hall interview with Myal Greene, President and CEO of World Relief.
BIBLICAL COUNSELING TRAINING
This year's annual spring 30-hour training begins soon, and will take place over three weekends spread out from March through May. Participants will engage in conversations with local EMF Pastors, Biblical Counselors and others interested in learning how to counsel using God’s Word. Check here for what to expect, to register, and to learn about Early Bird Pricing. HARMONY WOMEN'S HEALTHCARE BREAKFAST Harmony serves as an immediate connection with women who are experiencing a crisis and making life-altering decisions. We are able to speak life, truth, and love to those for whom we provide free pregnancy services. You, your care pastor, missions, or women's leaders are invited to an informal, complimentary breakfast hosted by our Harmony leaders. This gathering will be an opportunity for fellowship, discussion, equipping, and prayer. Register now and join us to hear of our vision to create a community of churches throughout RI and MA to guide and support these new believers. |
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GATHER25
This past weekend brought an experience like never before - a virtual gathering of Christians from every continent on earth! The Name of Jesus was exalted as more than 190 nations gathered to worship, declare the gospel, and share how God is working all over the world. Right here in greater Rhode Island we had 9 different locations host gatherings to join in this historic event. The 25 hours of prayer, worship and testimony was brought to a close as every location on every continent singing the doxology together.
COME AND SEE ALPHA NIGHT - March 27
Come and see! Alpha is an open and informal conversation about life, spirituality, and the person of Jesus. This ministry has reached many as a highly effective evangelistic tool. Together and our partners at Alpha would love to help you launch your own Alpha group this year. Later this month we will host a Come and See night, to give you a first hand experience of what it could look like in your context. More info More info and registration here.
TG25 - THE GATHERING INTERNSHIP
The first month of TG25 is in the books and the inaugural group of interns has completed their training on intercession, prayer, hearing God’s voice, and praying for others. In February, they learned from Greg Johnson of Revive New England, Mike Valdes of Together, Andrew Mook of Sanctuary Church, along with other mentors. They also got to engage with and minister to students from Young Life in Providence.
So what exactly is the TG25 internship all about?
TG25 is a five month long training and equipping experience for missional living that is offered to young adults from 17-25 years old. Based on the three pillars of
- teaching, provided by dozens of spiritual leaders around the region
- shared meals, including prayer, worship, and fellowship
- one on one mentorships, uniquely arranged for each individual's burden and interest.
Regardless of vocation, calling, location, or etc, EVERY Christian plays a role in carrying the ministering presence of God into their personal context. TG25 exists to equip next gen leaders to engage this mission in the power of the Word and the Spirit. Applications for the fall semester are now open and can be found here.
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Together has recently been awarded a matching grant to support the work of increasing evangelism throughout the network. We are excited to announce that we are closing in on our goal with just $1,245 left to make the match!
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First Friday, March 7
First Fridays continues as a monthly prayer and worship, this month led by Mishkahn David at The Haven. Doors open at 7pm and all are welcome! This training will equip you with the theory, vision, and practical skills needed to facilitate vibrant corporate prayer, as well as principles of culture change leadership.
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Together is only able to carry on the mission of serving the local Church, through partnerships with people like yourself. Would you prayerfully consider joining in the mission by partnering financially?
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