Pinnacle Leaders Podcast: Church Beyond the Walls (Part II)

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ABOUT THE EPISODE

What does it look like for a modern-day church to function as an ekklesia? We’re back with Pastor Kent Mattox from Word Alive International Outreach to discuss the practical ways his church is impacting the local community and the world for Christ. Hear how they are transforming the culture by carrying out biblical mandates like feeding the hungry and caring for orphans and widows.

ABOUT DR. RANDAL S. LANGLEY

Dr. Randal S. Langley is the President and CEO of Christian Life School of Theology Global (CLSTG), a world leader in theological and leadership education solutions for churches, ministries and other organizations. A visionary leader and dynamic communicator, Dr. Langley serves as a guest-speaker and provides leadership strategy/counsel for ministries and other organizations across the U.S. and internationally. As part of his commitment to helping people achieve their God-given purpose, Dr. Langley is also a founding partner and certified life coach, teacher, and trainer for the John C. Maxwell Team.

ABOUT PASTOR KENT MATTOX

Pastor Kent Mattox is the founding pastor of Word Alive International Outreach. He is a passionate apostolic leader with a great desire to see every individual find the freedom to fulfill their purpose and destiny within the Kingdom. That passion, combined with his commitment to see people succeed in every area of life, fuels the vision of Word Alive. His enthusiasm, genuine love for people and effective teaching have inspired a ministry that spans more than 30 years and embraces four continents.

EPISODE OVERVIEW

Pastor Kent Mattox is convinced that we are heading toward one of the greatest moves of the Holy Spirit ever released on earth. As such, it is our responsibility as believers to prepare ourselves and allow the Lord to form a structure that can sustain the harvest he’s ready to bring.

Christ-followers have the privilege of transforming our culture and releasing the goodness of God, the presence of God and the power of God. Here are a few practical ways Word Alive International Outreach (WAIO) is facilitating transformation in their community and around the world:

Project 58

Based on Isaiah 58, this outreach provides sustainable solutions worldwide by feeding the hungry, providing clean water and enacting social justice. This project also funds international mission trips and supports the local homeless community.

Pray. Fast. Give.

This initiative encourages WAIO churchgoers to fast one meal each week and give the money they would have spent to the poor. Even if a meal only costs $5 or $6, when 100 or 1,000 people are committing to give, it makes a difference.

7 Springs Ministries

This faith-based recovery ministry was founded by a husband and wife who attend WAIO. They formed a partnership with the church, and now there are around 200 men and women in recovery who live on the church campus.

All In Alabama

God gave Pastor Kent and his church the mandate and strategy to visit all 67 Alabama counties to implement the Lord’s vision of transformation for the state. They traveled to every county seat and prayed for the county commissioners and mayors in office. They held services and trained the counties on the concept of ekklesia as it relates to community transformation and marketplace ministry.

Adversity is inevitable as we walk forward in God’s plan, but don’t lose heart. Whatever difficulties you may face are not for your destruction, but for your expansion.

“Take the risk, start moving, and as you do, you’ll find your path in this new season,” Pastor Kent says.

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QUOTES & SCRIPTURE TO REMEMBER

• “If we’re not helping other people better their lives, we’re not on mission.” — Pastor Kent Mattox
• “It’s amazing what can be accomplished when you don’t care who gets the credit.” — Dr. Randal S. Langley
• “A 65% plan implemented is better than a 100% plan thoroughly thought out.” — Pastor Kent Mattox
• “Those of us who are filled with the Spirit of God, led by the Spirit of God, find incredible opportunities in the midst of adversity.” — Dr. Randal S. Langley
• “Answer me when I call to you, my righteous God. Give me relief from my distress; have mercy on me and hear my prayer.” — Psalm 4:1
• “For you, God, tested us; you refined us like silver. You brought us into prison and laid burdens on our backs. You let people ride over our heads; we went through fire and water, but you brought us to a place of abundance.” — Psalm 66:10-12