Equipping the saints for the work of the ministry is ongoing and important work at LCFI. To that end we run a series of equipping seminars locally and participate in regional and national leadership training. Some of the courses...
Like all churches administration and finance are part of the work of the minsitry. We have a small team of folks who count the offerings, administer the finances and keep the books.
Jesus welcomed them, taught them about the kingdom of God and healed the sick. Welcoming people and visiting them are an important part of the local church.
Jesus asked his disciples to feed the 5000 and gave them instructions on doing it. We don't have 5000 people at LCFI but we do love to have coffee and tea at our meetings, often accompanyied by fruit or treats. In addition...
Jesus said "I must go to the other towns also, because that is why I was sent." At LCFI we dream of HIS church in every nation of the world and believe that we must go as the Lord commands and enables.
In Revelation 5 we see that the main function of leaders and people before the throne in heaven is worship. Since Jesus commanded us to pray for his kingdom to come on earth as it is in heaven, we see that worship among leaders combined with prayer (the elders brought with them bowls of incense which are the prayers of the saints) is our destiny in God.