The Conference was organised by Pastors Boyce Seleni and Angus McKee. This was the first APC Conference in East London – indeed one of the pastors, who had been in ministry for over 30 years, gratefully commented that this was the first local conference in all his time as Pastor which was aimed at meeting his needs.
The theme was “The local church – its nature and its leadership”. Angus McKee, Pastor of Beacon Hill Baptist Church in East London, opened with an exposition of Acts 6: 1-7 on “Keeping the focus on the Church”. Irving Steggles, Pastor of Birchleigh Baptist Church, Kempton Park, spoke twice on “The nature of the local church” and Ronald Kalifungwa, Pastor of Lusaka Baptist Church, Zambia, spoke three times on “Leadership in the local church”.
Some of the 25 or so Pastors who attended came from considerable distances, a few travelling in daily and others staying the night. Many were pastoring in lonely rural situations and valued the fellowship and help in teaching – they were particularly keen to apply the truths taught in their situations. The vibrant question sessions after the main talks and in the formal Q and A session showed the real problems being faced on the ground. It was particularly moving to hear of those pastors who were not allowed to lead in their churches because of powerful figures who wanted to retain control. We all longed for biblical churches and to be able to support each other in fellowship to attain this.
We thank God for the provision of a good meeting place in the church in Duncan Village, where we were well fed. The Conference was provided free of charge to delegates, thanks to generous sponsorship for the catering by Sola 5. The free books for the Pastors could not be available at the Conference but are being sent on. We thank God for the sponsoring publishing houses and churches overseas.
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Dear Pastor / Mother / Brother / Sister / Believers in Christ,
Greetings in Jesus’ Name !
Word of God says, ” Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. “( Mark 16 : 15 ).
I am the Pastor Sam Gummapu from India .God’s willing we are planning to expand our mission work in all 3 districts of Andhrapradesh.We preach Christ. His birth, His works, His teaching, His crucifixion, His resurrection, His ascension, His second coming, His millennial reign, His white throne judgment and the new heaven and the new earth, when He shall have put all enemies under His feet and shall reign eternally.
We believe the Bible is god’s word, there is one true faith, one true god and one way to the kingdom of heaven that is our Jesus Christ.
We not only preach but also prepare them for mission work.India which is a place of idol worship wherein I have to set an example by winning India for Christ.We are still independent and run our churches by faith only. We have not yet joined any mission or churches.We are ready to work with you by accepting all of your terms and condition.So please come and visit us whenever God leads you to us.
We want to see this wonderful truth spread around the world.Let us work together for unity,holiness and the full salvation that produces gods special anointing and grace.. We hope all goes well and we are expecting to work together for the salvation of souls and the furtherance of truth of the kingdom.We love you in the lord, surely the lord has made us one in precious name of Jesus. Please pray and think about the work of god for India.We shall be highly obliged and thankful to you all if you consider we are able people to work with you for expanding his kingdom.
May god’s richest blessing on you and all you do for him.
Waiting a favorable response from you.
Yours for the one holy flock of God,
Pastor Sam Gummapu.
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