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LEADERSHIP THOUGHT:

LEADERSHIP THOUGHT:

Pearlside Church has received numerous prophetic words from Prophet Jim Laffoon that guided our journey of faith. We grew from being just one local church, in one location, to a multi-site, multi-congregation church that has planted numerous churches in Hawaii, the mainland, and internationally. All of this was a fulfillment of prophecy. While many have been fulfilled, there is still much to accomplish. This month, we want to reflect on some of the prophetic words spoken over us regarding expansion to build our faith for what God has in store.

Multiplying services, sites, locations:

”Almost overnight, that which has been dry and arid is going to bloom. It is not going to stop at 15 services. I already see the number 30 before you’re done.”

- Sunday, March 19, 2017, 7:30 am Service

Church plants on the mainland:

”What God is doing in this church is so extraordinary it will not only affect the Hawaiian Island region, you will find yourself going down into the West Coast of the United States, down into the northwest of the United States…you’ll see God open Arizona to you…you’ll see 10 churches in the continental United States.”
- March 19, 2017, 7:30 am Service

Another church planting center on the mainland:

”There will be unique open doors. In fact, the great church planting center you have here will be replicated on the mainland before you’re done.”

- March 19, 2017, 7:30 am Service

South Pacific:

“There’s another island this church is going to be called to. I dont’ believe it’s a Hawaiian Island. There’s going to be a tremendous opportunity where a call from God comes. As you go, it’s going to be amazing…I don’t know which Samoa it is, but one of the Samoas…You will be asked to pastor something there from this very church.” - March 19, 2017, 7:30 am Service

Japan:

”…out of this house I will reshape parts of Japan…In fact, this church has a unique destiny where Japan is concerned, watch what I do. For Japan is coming into a new period of harvest…for the harvest says the Lord, that many have waited for in Japan is upon them…” - July 17, 2011, 9:00 am Service

India:

“...there’s going to be a door that opens into India in this church… it’s going to come unique and God is going to connect you to some Indians who will call out for help. It’s going to happen by His presence.” - April 25, 2015, 8:30 am Service

This is God’s heart for our church family. We are called to be a church planting church, impacting nations with the Gospel. All of us are a part of fulfilling it. Our job as leaders is to help lead our people to play their part in God’s great plan. You might be the missing piece in fulfilling these prophetic words.

Practical Steps for Leaders:

Pray: commit God’s vision to prayer.
Serve: invite people to start using their gifts and talents to serve. As people serve, their leadership gifts and callings can emerge. All of our church planters and missionaries started out on a serve team. (Matthew 23:11)
Train and multiply leaders: Small groups give opportunities for people to grow in their leadership skills. All of our church planters and missionaries grew in their leadership in small groups.
Go: Encourage leaders to go on an international mission trip. All of our overseas missionaries were inspired on a short-term mission trip.

”I want you to know, says the Lord, I am inviting you into a moment for which you were born. I am inviting you into a moment that my house might be full. You will see things your eyes have only longed for. Sow into my house, I’ll sow into your house.”

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:

What part of the prophetic word catches your attention? What do you think the Lord is speaking to you?

How can we build faith in our groups to be part of God’s vision for our church?

How can you motivate people to start serving and/or leading so that their calling can emerge?

Who in your group has the potential to lead, and how can you begin empowering them now?

PRAYER POINTS:

Thank God for what He’s already fulfilled—and what He’s still doing.

Pray for greater faith to carry the vision and not grow weary.

Pray for the land acquisition and apostolic training center to be fully funded and completed.

Pray for new leaders, new salvations, and more laborers for the harvest.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Possessing The Land:
God has opened a door for Pearlside Church to own the land we’ve faithfully stewarded for over a decade. This is more than a building—it’s the epicenter of discipleship, leadership development, and mission. Owning Oihana Place will allow us to launch more leaders, plant more churches, and serve more communities than ever before. We’re believing to raise $3 million within 3 months. Let’s continue to pray, prepare, participate, and finish this miracle together! For more information and how to give, please visit www.pearlside.org/possessingtheland.

UPCOMING CLASSES:

Freedom Weekend:

Main Campus Women’s Freedom, Saturday, September 20, from 9:00 am - 3:30 pm in the HUB at Main Campus
Main Campus Men’s Freedom, Saturday, September 27, from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm in Classroom 1 at Main Campus

Discipleship Track: