Generous Engagement – Centered ❯ Bounded

March 23, 2023

We like to say, “Holiness isn’t what you don’t do. It’s what you do instead.” There’s a big difference between living your life fixated on avoiding things “not of God” versus focusing on your true identity and what God has called you to be. It’s not easy to shift the tilt of your heart, but the payoff is freedom over legalism; love over fear.

Generous EngagementChristians are called to engagement with the world. That’s what we mean when we say we are “the hands and feet of Jesus,” bringing the Kingdom of God wherever we go. Unfortunately, we often choose to engage in ways that can feel more like a sales pitch than real concern for the world in which we live and participate.

Becoming generous in our engagement requires a mindset like that of Christ, where salvation isn’t giving up on the world but is instead redemption of God’s creation. “Your will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven,” wasn’t a platitude – it was the goal. Let’s consider what that looks like as we prepare ourselves for generous engagement.

Annual Conference 2023 | LIVE
Annual Conference 2023 | LIVE

Annual Conference 2023 is an exciting one-day event for Free Methodist leaders who are part of the Free Methodist Church in Southern California and the Pacific Coast Japanese Conference. It’s an incredible opportunity to build connections and promote collaboration between our conferences and churches. By embracing the power of unity and living out the wisdom of Scripture, our communities can flourish in faith, forge meaningful relationships, and create opportunities to thrive together in the spirit of Christ-centered fellowship.

Visit us online at:
https://ac23.pacificcoastnetwork.org

Agenda
9:00am Session One: Opening
10:30am Break
10:45am Session Two: Business
12:00pm Lunch
1:30pm Session Three: Ministry Partners
2:30pm Session Four: Leadership Development
3:00pm Break
3:30pm Session Five: Ordination
4:30pm Reception
5:00pm Dismissal

Sowing Seeds of Faith: 2022 Year End Board Report – FMCSC Kingdom Multiplication Group
Sowing Seeds of Faith: 2022 Year End Board Report – FMCSC Kingdom Multiplication Group

The Free Methodist Church in Southern California (FMCSC) is fostering a vibrant, Spirit-empowered multiplication movement under the visionary leadership of Mike Chong Perkinson, the Director of Multiplication. In this 2022 Year End Board Report, he articulates the underlying philosophy behind church planting as an outcome of faithful discipleship and loving community.

In the FMCSC’s mission to emulate the life and teachings of Jesus, Perkinson introduces three new church plants and their remarkable leaders who are making a significant impact in their communities. From overcoming personal challenges to nurturing organic, community-driven ministries, these leaders embody the essence of faith, service, and commitment.

Witness how the FMCSC is seeding a movement of discipleship, leadership, and ministry reproduction, all working towards the expansion of God’s Kingdom in Southern California. Be inspired, pray for these initiatives, and consider how you too can join in this great work.

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Incoming Elder Highlights | Annual Conference 2023
Incoming Elder Highlights | Annual Conference 2023

Get ready to embark on a profound spiritual journey in our latest video, “Voices of Faith: Elders Share their FMC Journey & Ministry Experience.” This intimate conversation gathers a diverse group of dedicated elders who have been serving in different Free Methodist Churches across California.

From Executive Pastors, Community Life Pastors to Hospital Chaplains, each guest shares their unique path of faith, their understanding of ordination, and their reasons for choosing to serve within the FMC. Their testimonies highlight the distinctive principles that FMC upholds, including holiness, freedom, and complete commitment to God’s call.

This video also explores the beauty of the FMC’s community, often equated with a family, where everyone comes in on a level playing field, irrespective of their backgrounds. Listen as our guests shed light on their mission to share the Gospel with not just the present generation, but with future ones, embodying the timeless nature of the Gospel.

Let their stories inspire you, uplift your faith, and deepen your understanding of the FMC and its ministries. Whether you’re new to the FMC, considering a call to ministry, or simply want to enrich your spiritual journey, this video is a treasure trove of insights and experiences.

Remember, “The hope to which He has called you, the riches of His glorious inheritance in the saints, and His incomparably great power for us who believe.”

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González, Solman “Leo”
Bell Gardens, La Promesa

Gutierrez, Vilma
Los Angeles, Ministerios Cristianos Jerusalem

Park, Paul
Westminster, Free Life Community Church

Ramirez, Irene
Paramount, Chapel of Change Christian Fellowship

Whipple, Daniel
Pasadena, Rose City Church

Doan, Jimmy
Los Angeles, Venice Free Methodist Church

Kakimoto, Annette
San Gabriel, Mission Valley Free Methodist Church

Okubo, Ronette
Lomita, Anchor South Bay

Patrick, Sara
San Diego, Pacific Life Church

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