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1st -Nation Ministries exists to train native leaders,
establish Bible schools, and develop ministries within the local
church. Our vision is to Teach Train and Release
spiritually mature native believers to minister within their local
church, community, and other reservations. We believe that the
local church is the most effective place to train workers for the
Lord's harvest.
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Our Vision:
In 1984 during a season of prayer the Lord gave us a
vision of a beautiful lake filled with deep blue
waters. These waters glistened and sparkled as the Sun
shone upon it. Out of these waters came a huge fish
the size of a small whale followed by a large school
of fish. As we marveled at this magnificent sight
another huge fish followed the first one with another
school of fish but this time they were much larger. As
the second wave of fish and schools ascended and
descended into the waters a beautiful eagle circled
over these waters and I heard the voice of my Father
say, "This is the place where the eagles fly.¨ |
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Over the years I've prayed
and asked the Lord for the proper interpretation of this vision. I
firmly believe the Lord was showing me His desire and Heart to see
the Native people rise above and soar like eagle's over the many
challenges and social issues they face on a daily basis. Our
conviction is that this can only be accomplished through anointed
teaching and impartation of God's Word.
Our Goal: - to see
Spirit-filled Bible schools established on every Indian
reservation providing Native churches with much needed resources
to develop their skills, abilities, and knowledge as ministers of
the Gospel. Native churches are filled with huge amounts of
potential, skilled workers, and anointed ministers. With the right
training and knowledge from the Word of God we can see through the
eyes of faith; strong and vibrant churches pioneered and
established on every reservation in North America and Canada.
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Training Materials: We
have discovered that many groups & organizations have the same
vision & goals to see Native churches & believers rise up. By
God's Grace & favor we've been able to partner with these Bible
believing Christians.
Faith Ministry Training
Institute has provided us with a 1st year new converts course.
Topics include Biblical Faith, Developing Christian Character,
Finances & Biblical Stewardship, Healing, Ordinances of the
Church, and How to minister to the Lost.
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Victory Bible Institute
of Tulsa, Oklahoma has provided us with several course's on
Prayer, Faith, Sowing financially, Marriage and Family, The
Righteousness of Christ, New Creation Realities, Principles of
ministry, Spiritual leadership, Bible covenants and many other
topics related to church growth and ministry.
The School of Christ
by B.H. Clendennon of Beaumont, Texas has provided us with a video
school of 150 lessons divided up into 18 series. The School of
Christ is for those men and women who are called of God, who do
not have the time or the means to attend Bible School. It is
designed to equip men and women to plant new churches and to carry
the Gospel intelligently to every nation.
How can I Help:
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Pray for the Lord to open new doors to Native churches and
reservations that need a Bible school.
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Sow a Bible school in a Native church. $500.00 will provide
the printing of the curriculum and the training necessary to
establish a school.
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Partnership We need Spirit-Filled teachers to help train
workers to run these schools.
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Transformation of lives through the power of God's Word and
the Holy Spirit that results in Native people fulfilling God's
purpose and destiny for their lives.
Our Strategy is to
train and disciple Native workers through a 2 day conference which
includes;
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Teaching them skills on effective ministry.
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How
to start and maintain a Bible school.
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Personnel ministry encouraging and strengthening the believer.
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Provide them with the materials and curriculum.
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Allow them the privilege and opportunity to Disciple their own
people.
Regional directors will
remain in contact and follow up to ensure the progress and
development of each school every three months or as needed. If you
are interested in getting involved in any manner feel free to
contact us at;
Rev. Fred Smith
P.O. Box 687
E-mail: fsmith1@ubtanet.com
Ft. Duchesne , Utah 84026
(435) 722-3027
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