4141 Ministries

Our vision comes from Genesis 41:41 and the life of Joseph. Joseph was used by God to bless an entire nation during a time of profound crisis.He was a dreamer of dreams.

* He was favored by his father and wore a coat of many colors. He did not fit in with his brothers. He stood out as a bit odd. As a result, he was sold and imprisoned.

* But he always "bloomed where he was planted." His troubles

always brought him to the right place at the right time. Thus, he was waiting, ready, and prepared when needed.

* He had the attitude of a servant. In fact, he was a slave until the day he died and lived his life for others. He knew he had been brought to a time and place of great influence to bless others as an alien in a foreign land.

* He had a ministry to meet the physical needs of the Egyptians that extended beyond their borders.

* Eventually, his own people were blessed and grew into a great nation within Egypt until they were "called out."

* In Joseph's life and service, God's purposes were worked out and realized. Who are we?

* A non-profit, religious corporation.
* A fellowship of congregations.
* A location - a "third place" where our community can gather and become community. What is our Egypt?

* Our city.
* Our circles of influence.
* The places where our influence extends.
* The Internet. What do we do and in what areas do we work? We create and nurture congregations, ministries, and bold initiatives that transform our "Egypt." There are three ways:

* We initiate congregations, ministries, and initiatives of our own.

* We nurture new congregations, ministries, and initiatives.

* We collaborate and cooperate with and host existing congregations, ministries, and initiatives.