{"id":981,"date":"2018-05-10T00:51:15","date_gmt":"2018-05-10T00:51:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iphc.org\/evangelism\/?p=981"},"modified":"2018-05-10T00:53:56","modified_gmt":"2018-05-10T00:53:56","slug":"introducing-across-conference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iphc.org\/evangelism\/2018\/05\/10\/introducing-across-conference\/","title":{"rendered":"Introducing: The Across Conference!"},"content":{"rendered":"

April 13-14, 2018 was an important weekend in which a group of Latino and African churches gathered together to celebrate the official launching of the ACROSS Conference, the newest IPHC conference. This remarkable accomplishment is the result of 18 years of pioneer missionary work that initially started with the planting of a Latino church in Worthington, MN in 1992. In 2000 Bishop Ronald Carpenter entrusted Rev. Hector Andrade with the vision of organizing a new IPHC conference. At the time there were only 2 Latino churches included in what was then known as Northern Plains District. However, since the early beginnings, Rev. Andrade envisioned a network of churches that would be inclusive of brothers and sisters from different cultures.<\/p>\n

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This vision became a reality when more than 400 IPHC members and ministers representing 31 congregations in the states of Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas and Florida, attended the first ACROSS General Conference in spite of a severe snow storm that made it very difficult to travel. Many of the attendees are immigrants, representing more than 20 nationalities who speak several languages, English, Spanish, French and Swahili being the most common.<\/p>\n

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On Friday night, Bishop Garry Bryant shared a powerful message reminding us that the greatest celebration in heaven happens when a sinner repents. Thus, challenging us to continue the work of the apostles by making it our priority to seek the lost and continue making disciples of Christ! Among special guests present were National Hispanic Director, Rev. Luis Avila and Extension Loan Fund President Rev. David Parker. Saturday was filled with vibrant multilingual worship, prayer, credentialing, and award ceremonies. The event closed with an encouraging and visionary message delivered by ACROSS Conference superintendent Hector Andrade who challenged the group to continue spreading the Good News of the Gospel across<\/em> cultures, languages, and borders.<\/p>\n

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Accomplishing the goal of becoming a new conference is undoubtedly the result of the hard work and support of many key and dedicated IPHC leaders and church planters, but above all, the glory be, \u201cto him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us.\u201d<\/p>\n

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written by: Superintendent Hector Andrade<\/p>\n

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The inaugural event establishing and giving birth to the ACROSS Conference, the newest IPHC Conference, took place April 13\u201314, 2018 in Eagan, Minnesota.<\/p>\n

Rev. Hector Andrade, the new superintendent, along with his wife Raquel, previously served as the Northern Plains District Directors with ACTS2DAY Ministries. The Council of Bishops approved the establishment of the Northern Plains District as a provisional conference in October 2017. The ACROSS Conference will remain in direct relationship with EVUSA for two years and based on sustained growth and health, the provisional status will be removed.<\/p>\n

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The two-day gathering took place during the largest snowfall recorded in the region for the month of April! \u00a0However, the inclement weather did not infringe on the excitement and success of the event, over 400 participants weathered the storm and enjoyed the inaugural conference!<\/p>\n

There were a variety of expressions of worship enjoyed and the event was translated into three languages:\u00a0 Spanish, English and Swahili.<\/p>\n

The family of ACROSS Conference joined together in fellowship, ministry, and training.\u00a0 The Conference Leadership Council was identified, installed, and charged.<\/p>\n

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Hector Andrade, Conference Superintendent; Miguel Sifuentes, Assistant Superintendent; Samuel Ruiz, Missions Coordinator; Hector Betance, Education Coordinator; Martin Zuniga, District Coordinator (not pictured); Geronimo Orozco, Secretary\/Treasurer.<\/p>\n

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The credentialed ministers were recognized and challenged:<\/p>\n

Hitayezu Cleophas\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ordained<\/p>\n

Roberto Penaloza \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ordained<\/p>\n

Haydee Padilla\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ordained<\/p>\n

Gildardo Ramos\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ordained<\/p>\n

Pongo Pombo\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ordained<\/p>\n

Mohamed Abadiga \u00a0 \u00a0 Ordained<\/p>\n

M’muma Assa \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Ordained<\/p>\n

Jean Pierre Gatera \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 Ordained<\/p>\n

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Eliel Bracho Jimenez \u00a0Licensed<\/p>\n

Jennifer Mayorga \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Licensed<\/p>\n

Undji Mtendji \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Licensed<\/p>\n

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Sila Ngulo\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Licensed<\/p>\n

Tite Ebenezer\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Licensed<\/p>\n

Daniel B Bilole\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Licensed<\/p>\n

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Juan Carlos Salas\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 Local Church Minister<\/p>\n

Sandra Jaime Ortiz\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 Local Church Minister<\/p>\n

Maribel Rivera \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Local Church Minister<\/p>\n

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Conference church planters were acknowledged:<\/p>\n

Hitayezu & Uwimana Cleophas<\/p>\n

Pongo & Muhanzu Pongo<\/p>\n

Tesfaye & Kulani Jira<\/p>\n

Mohamed & Adanech Abadiga<\/p>\n

M\u2019muma & Talaawe Assa<\/p>\n

Darius & Siwao Razi<\/p>\n

Martin & Araceli Z\u00fa\u00f1iga<\/p>\n

Eliel & Mercedes Bracho<\/p>\n

Crist\u00f3bal & Catalina Ruiz<\/p>\n

Jes\u00fas & Asenet S\u00e1nchez<\/p>\n

Samuel & Maribel Sol\u00eds<\/p>\n

Avimael & Zonia Palacios<\/p>\n

Cesar & Maritza Regalado<\/p>\n

Apolonio & Vidalina L\u00f3pez<\/p>\n

Epifanio & Francisca Salas<\/p>\n

Ricardo & Alicia Garc\u00eda<\/p>\n

Jes\u00fas & Mar\u00eda Reyes<\/p>\n

Jorge & Sara Tinoco<\/p>\n

Yolanda P\u00e9rez Lozano<\/p>\n

Neville & Jenny Smith<\/p>\n

Jacinto & Beatriz Pascual<\/p>\n

Valero & Marisela Pascual<\/p>\n

Daniel & Mar\u00eda Flores<\/p>\n

Roberto & Anabel V\u00e1squez<\/p>\n

Miguel & Carolina Sifuentes<\/p>\n

Roberto & Haydee Pe\u00f1aloza<\/p>\n

Stil & Gloria Guerrero<\/p>\n

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One the of the greatest points of celebration and strength was the obvious diversity and unity that ACROSS Conference exhibits.\u00a0The ACROSS Conference enjoyed a tremendous initiation and those present recognized it as a “first fruits” of greater things to come.<\/p>\n

The ACROSS Conference is committed to crossing language, ethnic, geographical and other boundaries to advance the Kingdom, reach the lost, and fulfill the Great Commission in their region of responsibility.<\/p>\n

To God be the Glory!<\/p>\n

The greater IPHC family has much reason to celebrate at the birth of our newest USA Conference.<\/p>\n

Congratulations to Hector and Raquel Andrade, and the entire ACROSS Conference family.\u00a0 Well done!<\/p>\n

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Written by: Bishop Garry Bryant<\/p>\n

All photos courtesy of: the Across Conference<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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