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1. Believe in God's
supernatural power and direction. Each
congregation sees and understands the needs of the many thousands of
Hispanics/Latinos who are without a personal relationship with Jesus
Christ. However, those needs are so overwhelming with multiple social,
materials, emotional, and spiritual needs, that their own resources are
limited and therefore expect miracles from God.
2.
Creation of a New Future, not a
recreation of the past. Each leader is in the process to
understand that they are not here to reproduce the past by mexicanizing
anybody. Many of the new church members come from different countries.
They are here to create a new future for a new church composed of people
from many countries with one language; the language of love.
3.
Take Risks. The style
of worship in our churches is vibrant, and an expression of our
Hispanic/Latino heritage. Sociologists describe the Hispanic protestant
churches as "La Iglesia Caliente" (The Hot Church). They are learning to
love one another by merging different cultures customs and language
barriers.
4.
Success is a Team Effort. Our Hispanic/Latino
leaders are learning that they cannot survive in isolation. They need
each other, and practice this value consistently.
5. Creativity. Not
every congregation thinks or works the same way.
6. Develop deep Relationships.
Many of our churches are cultivating deep relationships with people
within the community they serve.
7. Multiplication of Leaders. The formation of
Incubator groups helps to Discover and promote leadership
skills, Develop resources and Deploy Godly
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