{"id":3496,"date":"2017-07-21T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-07-21T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/disciplestoday.org\/clone\/clone\/2017\/07\/21\/icoc-3-0-forward-by-faith-update-2\/"},"modified":"2024-02-07T20:36:17","modified_gmt":"2024-02-07T18:36:17","slug":"icoc-3-0-forward-by-faith-update-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/disciplestoday.org\/clone\/icoc-3-0-forward-by-faith-update-2\/","title":{"rendered":"ICOC 3.0 \u201cForward by Faith\u201d \u2013 Update #2"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Our global leadership has spoken and we are listening. These are exciting times to be part of our fellowship. We have embarked on a comprehensive self-evaluation like none we have ever experienced before entitled &ldquo;Forward by Faith&rdquo; ICOC 3.0. From coast to coast and continent to continent leaders of all ages have engaged in significant discussions about where we are as a movement and more importantly, where we want to go. More than 2,400 elders, evangelists, women&rsquo;s ministry leaders, interns, lay leaders and board members have met from every family of churches around the world. We are hearing from disciples from China to Chile, from India to Indiana and from Lagos to LA. <\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<center>\n  <img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"504\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/disciplestoday.org\/clone\/clone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/125central_american_regional_family1.jpg?resize=1280%2C504&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/disciplestoday.org\/clone\/clone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/125central_american_regional_family1.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/disciplestoday.org\/clone\/clone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/125central_american_regional_family1-300x118.jpg 300w, https:\/\/disciplestoday.org\/clone\/clone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/125central_american_regional_family1-1024x403.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/disciplestoday.org\/clone\/clone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/125central_american_regional_family1-768x302.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\">\n<\/center>\n<p><\/p>\n<table>\n  <tbody>\n    <tr>\n      <td>\n        <em> Central American church leaders at their ICOC 3.0 meeting. <\/em>\n      <\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n  <\/tbody>\n<\/table> The results are pouring in and a clear picture is coming into focus. We have overwhelming agreement on a wide range of topics including: <ul>\n  <li> We are, and want to be, a global brotherhood <\/li>\n  <li> We want to be organized globally <\/li>\n  <li> We long to see more souls saved by the grace of God <\/li>\n  <li> We are willing to share our financial resources to meet &ldquo;brotherhood&rdquo; needs <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> Other realities also came to light during our times of discussion and prayer. <\/p>\n<ul>\n  <li> Very few people understand our current structure of Delegates, Service Teams, Proposals, etc. <\/li>\n  <li>\n    <b> Communication <\/b> has been a weakness of our organization in recent years as more than 70% believe we need &ldquo;significant improvement&rdquo; in our communication infrastructure.\n  <\/li>\n  <li>\n    <b> Conflict resolution<\/b> and <b>maintaining unity<\/b> are issues that are on the mind of most of those who responded.\n  <\/li>\n  <li> Our <b>Global Missions Societies <\/b> are also not broadly understood. A majority feel they need developmental support. <\/li>\n  <li> People feel respected, engaged, and excited to be asked to dream together about ICOC 3.0 <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<center>\n  <img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"245\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/disciplestoday.org\/clone\/clone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/125central_american_regional_family2.png?resize=450%2C245&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/disciplestoday.org\/clone\/clone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/125central_american_regional_family2.png 450w, https:\/\/disciplestoday.org\/clone\/clone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/125central_american_regional_family2-300x163.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\">\n<\/center>\n<p><\/p>\n<p> Our commitment in this process is to be transparent, inclusive, and action-oriented as we humbly and prayerfully seek God&rsquo;s will about our future. The scriptures promise that if we need wisdom all we need to do is ask God and not doubt. &ldquo; <em> If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you <\/em> &rdquo; &ndash; James 1:5. With that promise in mind we are forming <b> five Task Forces <\/b> to address the areas where there is strong consensus on obvious needs in our brotherhood. They will be led by extremely capable men with experience and competence in their respective tasks. <\/p>\n<p> Five Task Forces formed to address specific areas of strong consensus <\/p>\n<ol>\n  <li> Structure: Chairman &ndash; Dinesh George, Evangelist, Bangalore, India <\/li>\n  <li> Finances: Chairman &ndash; Dan Liu, Elder, Hong Kong, China <\/li>\n  <li> Communication: Chairman &ndash; Justin Renton, Evangelist, Johannesburg, South Africa <\/li>\n  <li> Unity\/Conflict Resolution: Chairman &ndash; Walter Evans, Elder, Philadelphia, USA <\/li>\n  <li> Global Missions: Chairman &ndash; AT Arneson, Evangelist, Chicago, USA <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><\/p>\n<center>\n  <img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"317\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/disciplestoday.org\/clone\/clone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/125central_american_regional_family3.png?resize=1000%2C317&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/disciplestoday.org\/clone\/clone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/125central_american_regional_family3.png 1000w, https:\/\/disciplestoday.org\/clone\/clone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/125central_american_regional_family3-300x95.png 300w, https:\/\/disciplestoday.org\/clone\/clone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/125central_american_regional_family3-768x243.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\">\n<\/center>\n<p><\/p>\n<table>\n  <tbody>\n    <tr>\n      <td>\n        <em> Task Force chairmen (from left to right): Dinesh George, Dan Liu, Justin Renton, Walter Evans, AT Arneson. <\/em>\n      <\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n  <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p> How will the Task Forces work? <\/p>\n<ul>\n  <li> Task Force Chairman will assemble a knowledgeable and trusted team of seven to nine members. <\/li>\n  <li> The Task Forces will be comprised of a broad cross section of evangelists, elders, teachers and women&#8217;s ministry. <\/li>\n  <li> Each Task Force will be geographically and culturally diverse. <\/li>\n  <li> Anyone can contribute to the discussions of the Task Forces in writing via their respective delegate. (<a href=\"http:\/\/icocco-op.org\/icoc-delegates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here for the list of Delegates<\/a>.) <\/li>\n  <li> Each Task Force will produce a series of recommendations\/proposals by mid-August. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<center>\n  <img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"644\" height=\"389\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/disciplestoday.org\/clone\/clone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/125central_american_regional_family4.png?resize=644%2C389&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/disciplestoday.org\/clone\/clone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/125central_american_regional_family4.png 644w, https:\/\/disciplestoday.org\/clone\/clone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/125central_american_regional_family4-300x181.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 644px) 100vw, 644px\">\n<\/center>\n<p><\/p>\n<table>\n  <tbody>\n    <tr>\n      <td>\n        <em> The Caribbean Regional Family was one of the first to meet for their 3.0 discussions. <\/em>\n      <\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n  <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p> What will happen next? <\/p>\n<ul>\n  <li> In about a month we will see the work of the task forces published on Disciples Today. <\/li>\n  <li> Their solutions will be open to suggestions and modifications until September 20th. <\/li>\n  <li> The final version of the various recommendations\/proposals will be published in late September. <\/li>\n  <li> Our annual Delegates meeting will be held in Chicago, October 3-6 where decisions will be made that will begin to shape our future together. <\/li>\n  <li> The Delegates meeting will be streamed live on Disciples Today TV. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> Many have asked &ldquo;What can I do to help?&rdquo; or &ldquo;How can I get involved?&rdquo; <\/p>\n<ul>\n  <li> Join us in daily prayer for God to grant us wisdom and guide us towards his will and not ours. <\/li>\n  <li> If you have suggestions or ideas that you think have not been covered by 2,400 contributors, feel free to submit them in writing to your <a href=\"http:\/\/icocco-op.org\/icoc-delegates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">church family chairman or delegate<\/a> and they will forward it to the appropriate Task Force chairman for consideration. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> Where can I find more info? <\/p>\n<ul>\n  <li>\n    <a href=\"http:\/\/icocco-op.org\/2017\/07\/18\/icoc-3-0-frequently-asked-questions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ICOC 3.0 FAQs<\/a>\n  <\/li>\n  <li>\n    <a href=\"http:\/\/icocco-op.org\/2017\/06\/16\/icoc-3-0-update\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ICOC 3.0 Update #1<\/a>\n  <\/li>\n  <li>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/disciplestoday.org\/clone\/clone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/ICOC-3.0-Regional-Leadership-Mtgs-Discussion-Questions.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ICOC 3.0 Discussion Questions<\/a>\n  <\/li>\n  <li>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/disciplestoday.org\/clone\/clone\/images\/2017\/Leadership\/ICOC%203.0%20Regional%20Discussions%20Report%20Graphs.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ICOC 3.0 Regional Discussions Report<\/a>\n  <\/li>\n  <li>\n    <a href=\"http:\/\/icocco-op.org\/icoc-delegates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> List of Regional Chairmen and Delegates <\/a>\n  <\/li>\n  <li>\n    <a href=\"http:\/\/icocco-op.org\/service-team-members\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> List of Service Team Chairmen and Members <\/a>\n  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> It is thrilling to see so many leaders so engaged in this adventure. May God guide our steps! <\/p>\n<p> On behalf of the Elders, Evangelists and Teachers Service Teams, <\/p>\n<p> Walter Evans, Douglas Arthur, Ed Anton <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our global leadership has spoken and we are listening. These are exciting times to be part of our fellowship.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":25,"featured_media":3497,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ghostkit_customizer_options":"","ghostkit_custom_css":"","ghostkit_custom_js_head":"","ghostkit_custom_js_foot":"","ghostkit_typography":"","_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_hide_featured_image":false,"_jetpack_featured_image_duplicate_dismissed":0,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[387],"tags":[],"post_folder":[151],"class_list":["post-3496","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-leadership"],"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/disciplestoday.org\/clone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/125central_american_regional_family1.jpg?fit=1280%2C504&ssl=1","author_info":{"display_name":"dtadmin","author_link":"https:\/\/disciplestoday.org\/clone\/author\/dtadmin\/"},"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/phsvEw-Uo","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":3386,"url":"https:\/\/disciplestoday.org\/clone\/icoc-3-0-forward-by-faith-update-7\/","url_meta":{"origin":3496,"position":0},"title":"ICOC 3.0 \u201cForward By Faith\u201d \u2013 Update #7","author":"dtadmin","date":"May 24, 2018","format":false,"excerpt":"An update from the Spring Leadership Meetings in Orlando, which focused on providing feedback on major proposals to strengthen our family of churches.","rel":"","context":"In &quot;News&quot;","block_context":{"text":"News","link":"https:\/\/disciplestoday.org\/clone\/category\/news\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/disciplestoday.org\/clone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/37FORWARD-BY-FAITH-2017-450x2451-1.png?fit=450%2C245&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200},"classes":[]},{"id":1681,"url":"https:\/\/disciplestoday.org\/clone\/icoc-3-0-update-2\/","url_meta":{"origin":3496,"position":1},"title":"ICOC 3.0 Update #1","author":"Sunday Awolowo","date":"June 16, 2017","format":false,"excerpt":"There is a powerful wind of inspiration that is blowing through our fellowship at the moment.\u00a0This is truly an unprecedented time in our storied history. 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