1. APOSTOLIC FAITH MISSION
(EMMANUEL ASSEMBLY)
VISION

2. PURPOSE OF THE DOCUMENT
THE PURPOSE OF THIS DOCUMENT IS TO:
Give the AFM Emmanuel Assembly members the direction that the Local Assembly Leadership is leading the Church to.
2. Bring a common understanding among the members vis-à-vis the Vision and the Mission of the AFM Emmanuel Assembly.
3. Enable various departments and Committees within the Local Assembly to plan in proportion with the Vision and the ultimate goal that the Assembly wants to achieve.

3. AFM - Emmanuel Assembly
Vision
“To be an Assembly that influences and impacts Individuals, Communities and the Nations for God’s glory; upholding the Apostolic Faith”

4. Shortened Version of our Vision
“To influence and to impact for God’s glory”

5. Our Vision is based on the Scripture
Matthew 5:13-16 (NASB)
13“You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt has become tasteless, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled under foot by men”.

6. Our Vision is based on the Scripture Cont..
14“You are the light of the world. A city set on hill cannot be hidden”.
15” Nor does anyone light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on the lamp stand, and it gives light to all who are in the house”

7. Our Vision is based on the Scripture Cont..
16“Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.”

8. Explanation of Concepts in our Context
Salt – Impacts
Earth – Your territory/Space
Light – Influences
World – World systems and patterns
A city set on hill cannot be hidden – All eyes are on you – Live it right and produce

9. Individuals shall mean:
Each member of AFM Emmanuel uniquely with their peculiar circumstances.
Communities shall mean:
Potchefstroom
Ikageng
Promosa
Mohadin

10. Communities shall mean cont...:
Matlawang
Farms and Plots
Business Communities and Govt Structures
Neighbouring villages
District and Province

11. Nations shall mean: Africa (The Continent)
The Ends of the World (Europe, Asia, USA, Russia, Middle East, etc)

12. Influence shall mean: Authority Control Power Induce/Produce
Persuade/Cause
Provoke

13. Impact shall mean:
Shake
Force
Blow
Impression
Effect
Crash

14. Apostolic Faith shall mean:
Apostolic Faith Mission Confession of Faith in terms of the AFM Constitution.
We shall strive to influence and impact:
The Spiritual Atmosphere – Religious Systems
The Socio-Economic Status
The Education System

15. We shall strive to influence and impact:
The Governance, Administration and Leadership Systems
The Justice System
The Health System
The Media World
The Ethical System

16. MISSION STATEMENT
Ensure that all programs and activities reflects Christ as crucified, risen and glorified;
Commit ourselves to lifestyle of excellence, in (perfecting the saints for the work of ministry; for edifying the body of Christ, in unity of faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God and unto the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ).

17. MISSION STATEMENT CONT...
3. Exemplify the servant leadership in Jesus life and uphold the Apostolic Faith.
4. Impact the community holistically through ministry and community based programmes (RECREATING THE VICTIM)
5. Extent the influence of the Church beyond its boundaries and abroad (MISSIONS VS EVANGELISM)

18. 3 PILLARS OF AFM EMMANUEL
GOD’S GLORY
INTERCESSION
WORSHIP
THE WORD
JESUS CHRIST THE ROCK

19. Intercession shall include the ff activities:
Personal Devotion and commitment to the word
Yearly Prayer and Fasting Meetings
Monthly Prayer and Fasting Meetings
Weekly Prayer Meetings and Intercession Services
Prayer Outreach Meetings
Special Requests Prayer Meeting

20. Worship shall include the ff activities:
Devoted and dedicated individual lives to Worship
Sunday Worship Services and Choir
Personal Edification through the Word
Worship Outreach Services
Worship Crusades
Intense Practices

21. The Word shall include:
Preaching
Bible Studies
Outreach/Missions and Evangelism
Counselling
Various Ministries ( Couples, Single Parents, Men’s Forum, etc

22. CORE VALUES (STANDARDS)
Leadership
Respect
Integrity
Accountability
Transparency

23. MAXIMUM IMPACT Mega Church vs. Branch Assemblies
BRANCH ASSEMBLY
BRANCH ASSEMBLY
BRANCH ASSEMBLY
BRANCH ASSEMBLY
MEGA CHURCH

24. MAXIMUM IMPACT AFM Emmanuel - Growth Plan
KHUMA ASSEMBLY
TSHING ASSEMBLY
JOUBERTON ASSEMBLY

25. MAXIMUM IMPACT Branch Assemblies vs. Mega Church
MODE OF TRANSPORT
MEGA CHURCH

26. VISIONED COMMITTEES FOR IMPACT
Operations and Administration
Education and Training
Social Welfare and Health
Sports and Recreation
Rehabilitation and Counseling
Music and Worship

27. VISIONED COMMITTEES FOR IMPACT CONT...
Safety and Security
Communication, Marketing and Media
Events and Hospitality
Focus on Family (Couples, Singles, Widows)
Moral Regeneration
Board of Elders (Cell Groups, Hospital Visitations and Funeral Services)

28. VISIONED COMMITTEES FOR IMPACT CONT...
Missions and Evangelical (Ushering, Intercession and Ministries)
Maintenance Dept
Including the Statutory Depts

29. IN 2015, PEOPLE SHALL CALL IN THE NAME OF “JESUS” AGAIN... AMEN.