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carmel: CITY CHURCH
ONE CHURCH,
MANY LOCATIONS
C ARMEL
BRISTOL
817A BATH ROAD BRISLINGTON BRISTOL BS4 5NL
C ARMEL
HOUSTON
12412 HIGHWAY 36, NEEDVILLE TX 77478 USA
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WE LCO WELCOMEME Thank you for joining us for Vision 2019. This year the Lord has given us the word MOMENTUM for our theme. 2018 was the year of Jubilee, where we hit the reset button and started getting back to our roots of Spirit and Word without losing the valuable experience we gained over the past 22 years. Webster dictionary defines MOMENTUM as the strength or force that something has when it is moving; the strength or force that allows something to continue or grow stronger or faster as time passes. The vision that God has given Carmel has grown over the years, that has seen graduates of our Bible College and members of the church touching the nations of the world with the Gospel. I believe we are in the process of speeding up that process and creating a force before the return of Christ as spoken of in the book of Revelations. God has taken us from a local church to a global vision and is now working the succession plan that has given us the knowledge to build internationally. The restructure of our leadership model is working well and is allowing the team to operate on a greater level of creativity and autonomy. There is still much to do and confidence has grown in both the overseers and the church family to see our community impacted by the Gospel. As the apostolic oversight and founders of Carmel Ministries International and Carmel Global Ministries we are always excited to see how God leads us. Every year we build on the platform of the previous year, it is not a change of focus but rather an unfolding revelation of God’s building plan. It is never comfortable and requires us to grow in ourselves that will release the potential that may be laying dormant in us, it also presents us with the opportunity to learn and employ our gifting to the Glory of God. The name Carmel means to be fruitful and to flourish and we have seen this in the lives of those that have travelled this journey of FAITH with us. The strength of this ministry is to equip people to do life and this is achieved through the teaching and training of the Word of God. As always, we are excited about sharing the vision for Carmel as it means we get to go higher, wider and deeper with the mission and mandate God has declared over us all, so together we can Enjoy the Journey. BISHOP GERRI AND PASTOR MICHELLE DI SOMMA GENERAL OVERSEER OF CARMEL GLOBAL
OUR STORY
Our journey of faith began in South Africa when we received Jesus Christ as our
Lord and Saviour in 1981. We later attended Rhema Bible Training Centre and
graduated in 1986 with a Diploma in Ministerial Training. In 1987 we were invit-
ed to join the staff in the Training Centre and work as Pastors in the Church. In
1993 we received a prophetic word about going as missionaries to the United
Kingdom and saw us as a family immigrate to the United Kingdom in 1995 which
saw the birth of Carmel Bristol in 1996. Just when we started getting comforta-
ble God took us across the water to America to birth Carmel Houston in 2016.
We have had more than 31 years of the most amazing journey of faith that is
almost unbelievable at times.
MISSION VISION
Carmel’s mission statement is Luke All vision comes from God and
9:2 ‘He sent them to preach the with this He gives a strategy for
Kingdom of God and to heal the its fulfillment. God had a vision of
sick’ which was given to us in 1994 man when he created the heavens
and has become focal point of all and the earth! He had a vision of
we do and helps us navigate God’s redemption when man fell, He had
unfolding plan for Carmel. To achieve a vision for the church when Jesus
this God gave us a 4-phase strategy: Christ returned to heaven and He
Which is to cover our city, bless our has a vision for His bride for when
neighbours, send to the nation and He returns. Vision is a practical and
touch the world, this allows us to purposeful necessity for believers in
multiply globally establishing the vision today’s world. It is our responsibility
of God. The concept of one Church, to draw near to God to find out just
many locations is the Blueprint of what it is. Carmel’s vision is rooted
the Mission, Strategy and Process in four basic instructions which align
that the vision of Carmel follows. us with the book of Acts 2:42 (MEV)
Following this blueprint has seen the They continued steadfastly in the
work flourish. apostles’ teaching and fellowship,
in the breaking of bread and in the
prayers.
VISION VALUES
We all have an important role to play in seeing the vision established in preparation
for the return of Christ, we have been ploughing and planting for over 20 years
with many ministries being birthed and many finding their place in the global
family of God. It is time for the great harvest of souls and God has given us this
window of opportunity.
A prophesy given in 2016 said, “Seeds planted years ago have come to full
maturity and are ready to be harvested. Winds of change are blowing and a
changing of the guard is coming to the Church as well as the political arena.
Weeds are being uprooted that have been choking the life out of my children and
distracting them from me.” We continue to see these changes globally and it is
as if the true church is awakening from its slumber and is beginning to roar like
the Lion of the tribe of Judah.
OUR STRUCTURE
Carmel Ministries International
is a UK charity who functions CARMEL
with Carmel Global ministries inc OVERSIGHT
enabling us to fulfil our mission
and vision.
U.S.A EUROPE AFRICA
CARMEL CARMEL CARMEL
GLOBAL MINISTRIES MISSIONS
MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL
CARMEL CARMEL
CITY CARMEL
BIBLE
CHURCH BOOKSHOP
INSTITUTE
CARMEL CARMEL CARMEL
CARMEL CARMEL
CITY BIBLE CHRISTIAN
MEDIA BOOKSHOP
CHURCH INSTITUTE SCHOOL
OVERSEERS
Michael & Vicky Fletcher Gerri & Michelle Di Somma Wayne & Rose Skinnerv
Overseer of People Global Oversight Overseer of Assets
PASTORAL LEADERSHIP
Darrell & Claire Irwin Lee & Kath Baker Chris & Yvonne Chikwanah
Kutie & Tsungai Ngundu Asif & Delphine Francis Bob & Mary Baker
Outreach
Derek & Catherine Mulubwa Steve & Helen Jackson Andrew and Mwaka Smallridge
The Leadership team works together to facilitate effective
care for Carmel members and community activities.
Covering all the areas of the Discipleship process: Share,
Care, Prepare and Dare.
MINISTERIAL LEADERSHIP
Nigel and Rhian Parkingson Ken & Julia Turner Andy & Dawn Elmer
Carmel Bible INST Care Home Chaplaincy Children’s Church
Michael & Jenny Abrahams Nathan & Dee Logan Orville & Charmaine Lynch
Guest Services Music and Worship Connect Team
Alex Smith Dave Smith Andy Elmer
Soup run and Cleaning Production Facilities Manager
Claire Parsons
Events
MOME
JESUS DID NOT SEND HIS DISCIPLES OUT WITHOUT EQUIPPING AND EMPOWERING
THEM FOR THE WORK. HE SAID, “I PROMISE YOU THIS - THE HOLY SPIRIT WILL
COME UPON YOU AND YOU WILL BE FILLED WITH POWER. AND YOU WILL BE MY
MESSENGERS TO JERUSALEM, THROUGHOUT JUDEA, THE DISTANT PROVINCES
- EVEN TO THE REMOTEST PLACES ON THE EARTH.” ACTS 1:8. (PASSION TRANS.)
DISCERNING THE VOICE OF THE LORD the pews and onto the streets as never
FOR 2019 before seen.
This is still the mandate of every believer Brother Jerry Savelle.
and follower of Jesus Christ. God
continues to expand the work in the 2019 will be a year of Marvels, Wonders,
Great Commission. This year being the Extraordinary Manifestation of the
year of MOMENTUM we see once again Greatness of God. He said the Lord
the urgency coming from the Lord about gave him this scripture in Exodus 34:10
Christs return and the need to share (NKJV) And He said: “Behold, I make a
the Gospel on every platform and every covenant. Before all your people I will do
opportunity. God is giving us the strength marvels such as have not been done in
and power that allows us to continue or all the earth, nor in any nation; and all the
grow stronger and larger as time passes people among whom you are shall see the
to see a Great Harvest of Souls. Psalms work of the Lord. For it is an awesome
18:29-30 (Passion) With you as my thing that I will do with you.”
strength I can crush an enemy horde,
Brian Guerin of Bridal Glory.
advancing through every stronghold that
stands in front of me. What a God you He had many things to say about 2019
are! Your path for me has been perfect! but what resonated with me was that
All your promises have proven true. What there was a Transition taking place which
a secure shelter for all those who turn to is bringing proper alignment to go with the
hide themselves in you! You are the wrap- Gospel. He saw in the Spirit a hand with
around God giving grace to me. an old type key opening and Ancient Door.
What was significant about the key was
This is what is being said prophetically
that it was large and three fingers were
from other voices for 2019.
wrapped inside the key. He explained that
Brother Kenneth Copeland. it was the index, middle and ring fingers
which he discerned to be the Prophet,
2019 will a year of Abundant Harvest. Evangelist and Pastors working together
There will be a higher order of prayer and in the End Time Harvest, to establish and
intercession. Higher order of witnessing build.
and soul winning, taking the church from
NTUM
WELCOME
Patricia King. the Lord have the provision set in place
for you for those times of changes.
She spoke of three things that will be
significant for 2019. 3. I will teach you to use the promises,
prophesies and scriptures that are in
1. A new level of warfare attacking your possession and I will fulfill them.
leaders and church leaders. It will require
a greater level of prayer and discerning 4. I will create an ongoing time of blessing
the threats but will also bring greater so that you may learn to walk with Me at
levels of Victory. a higher level.
2. God is raising up benefactors. This is to 5. I will increase your strength and your
support the vision so that the vision can courage that you may know the arm of
become benefactors to others. the Lord to save you and do great exploits.
3. Harvest, Harvest, Harvest. Translated 6. I will give you permission to upgrade
it means souls, salvations and the Great your identity. To step into a greater
Commission. We are to expect a harvest, dimension of who I Am.
continue to pray for the labourers and
seek divine encounters to bring in the lost.
Graham Cooke. WHAT WILL BE REQUIRED OF US.
2019 will be a year of Promise, EVERYTHING MUST BEGIN IN PRAYER.
Permission and Purpose. Graham
A greater level of private and corporate
received this scripture for the year,
prayer and intercession. We would need
Deuteronomy 31:8 (MEV) The Lord, He
to double up in time and effort, what was
goes before you. He will be with you. He
acceptable is no longer good enough,
will not fail you nor forsake you. Do not
there is an onslaught on the body of
fear, nor be dismayed.”
Christ, from the leaders down.
He said this is what God is saying for
We are to pray to purify ourselves so that
2019.
the enemy has no hold or accusation that
1. I have gone ahead of you to prepare a can be centered to us. We are to pray for
place for you. God is saying that although Revival to begin in us, to stir ourselves up
He is with you He is also ahead of you, and to eliminate that complacency that
making the crooked places straight. tries to distract us from the urgency of
the hour.
2. I know there will be places of difficulties
ahead of you that will confront you, but I It is in prayer that God will give us the
prophetic revelation for the next season.
It is in prayer that times of refreshing others. The Great Commission is about
will come. It is in prayer that God aligns going outside of your familiar places and
us to His purpose so that we can walk venturing into the unknown. Realise you
in His provision. It is in prayer that we are never alone when you step out for
will become endued with power to be God, He assigns Angels to go with you.
witnesses for Him. Prayer is what hides
us under the wings of the Almighty that Until Joshua was prepared to cross over
the enemy will not be able to find you. the Jordan River into the Promised Land,
all it would be was a fantasy. Three times
A DESIRE TO SEE THE MANIFESTATION the Lord spoke the words about being
OF THE POWER OF GOD. strong and of good courage to Joshua,
why, because until you first break the
This begins where the will of God is intimidation in yourself you will never
known and we do this with the Word, tell others of His Saving Grace. When
the Prophecies and the Gifts we have Joshua stepped into the Promised Land
received from God. We are to make war there was still challenges but with the
with them individually and corporately challenges God brought great victories
by implementing the instructions of and prosperity.
God and building an expectation for the
Supernatural and extraordinary. INTENSIFY OUR EXPECTATION FOR GOD
TO MOVE THROUGH US.
God desires to be Glorified and what
better way than to demonstrate His In Acts 2:14-21; it is recorded that once
power to heal, set free and deliver. In the Peter had been endued with power he
gospel of Matthew 4:24-25 (NKJV) it says went out and 3000 we born of God on
this about Jesus, “Then His fame went the streets of Jerusalem. Notice he went
throughout all Syria; and they brought to onto the street. The challenge that faces
Him all sick people who were afflicted with us is that we have faith for God to move
various diseases and torments, and those in Church, but do we have faith for God
who were demon-possessed, epileptics, to move outside the walls of the Church?
and paralytics; and He healed them. Great
multitudes followed Him—from Galilee, In the Book of Acts they went from Temple
and from Decapolis, Jerusalem, Judea, and house to house. There were times
and beyond the Jordan.” Jesus did miracles in the Temple, at other
times in peoples homes, but most of the
WE ARE TO BREAK FREE FROM OUR miracles He did were done when He was
COMFORT ZONE. on the road traveling from place to place.
Think about it, God wants to move in your
Our momentum is dependent on our work place, your University, your school,
willingness to go beyond our comfort and you dance club, your sports club, all He
conquer our unbelief. It means that we requires is your availability and coverage
are to take the Church onto the street. to trust Him to move with you.
We must break the mentality of just
being consumers and sitting in Church
to be entertained and become people
that produce the Kingdom of God inLIFE FILE
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HOW TO GET
INVOLVED
It would be great for you to get involved in the vision for 2019! Please
indicate the department(s) you would like to get involved with by ticking the
relevant box(es). If you don’t see something on the list, please write it in the
‘other’ space. Thank You
If there is anything else we can do for you, don’t hesitate to ask!
[ ] Can Do (cleaning) [ ] Guest Services [ ] Hospitality
[ ] Car Park [ ] Worship [ ] Sound
[ ] Soup Run [ ] Bookshop [ ] Camera
[ ] Prison Ministry [ ] Office/Admin Maintenance:
[ ] Children’s Church [ ] Health & Safety [ ] Electrical
[ ] Home Group [ ] First Aid [ ] Plumbing
[ ] Mentoring Group [ ] Mini-bus Driving [ ] Building
[ ] Christian School [ ] Reception [ ] Other
[ ] Events [ ] Decor ___________________
You can view the vision presentation online from the 12th of February at:
CARMELCITYCHURCH.ORG/#VISION
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The discipleship process of Carmel is broken into 4 stages of development that go under
the names of Share, Care, Prepare, and Dare. This process equips believers of every walk
of life, who in discovering their purpose within their individual journey of faith are able to
find their place in Gods global church to flourish and engage in their community.
The first stage of the journey is SHARE, which is the Great Commission given to us by Jesus,
sharing the Good News of salvation with those searching for a meaningful relationship
with Him. The unchurched that don’t know Him, those that were disillusioned in their faith
and need help to reengage and those that are looking for a deeper encounter with Him.
The second stage forms the Pastoral Care of the ministry and is simply called CARE. This
is caring for the believers, giving them the tools to live their life successfully as children
of God, also helping them integrate into the family and life of the Church. Believers are
encouraged to partner with the vision with their time, talent and treasure and engaging
with their family, friends and community.
The third stage is PREPARING the believer to know what the will of God is for their lives.
Equipping them through CBI to mature in faith and find their place in the vision of God.
Through further study of the Word of God and leadership development every believer
becomes an able minister.
The fourth stage is DARE, sending disciples into all the world with the love of Christ to
pioneer and establish churches and to make disciples of all nations. Using the Blue Print
of God and equipping others with the call of God to navigate successfully their journey of
Faith. From local to global, being fruitful, multiplying and having dominion.OVERSEER OF ASSETS
This office is to steward the financial and physical assets
of the ministry. Their focus is to ensure that as a church
we generate finances as well as remain compliant with
all regulatory boards that we are answerable to, like
the Charity Commission, HMRS, Ofsted etc. In the Old
Testament this role was the role of the King, who had
the responsibility to look after the nation protecting the
people and increasing its influence and wealth.
ACCOUNTING BOOKSHOP CCS CARETAKER
FUND FLEET
PAYROLL FINANCE
RAISING MANAGMENT
GROUP HEALTH &
GIFT AID IT
ACCOUNTING SAFTETY
HR MAINTANENCE
CARMEL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL HUMAN RESOURCES
Following the ‘Accelerated Christian Dealing with all areas of Carmel’s
Education’ system of education, which building and it’s vehicles. Cleanliness of
centres on the Word of God, a child venues and maintenance of utilities is
is equipped for life in every area of upheld. This team promotes the hire
their development. By providing in- of the building to external clients and
dividual instruction and group ac- manages the process.
tivities through the Christ-centred
programs of the Christian School,
children are prepared for the
responsibilities ahead of them, educat-
ing them for now and into eternity.CARMEL BOOKSHOP REGULATORS It is true and we hear it often that We provide all the functions required people in Bristol still want a Christian to comply with the requirements of Bookshop many people are looking Companies House, the Charity Com- for a place where they can handle a mision, OFSTED, the Health and Safety new Bible to be sure their making the Executivet and the UK Border Agency. right choice. We also know people want to see close up the gift their buying to know it won’t disappoint and let them down. That is why for the last 10 years we have been dedicated to providing an oasis of peace and an escape from the busyness of life we all endure, a place where you can enjoy a nice drink, take your time and browse and come out not only with what you were looking for but more refreshed than when you came in.
OVERSEER OF EQUIPPING
This office is to steward the discipleship and equipping process
for the ministry. Overseeing our public church meetings and the
teams that help make them happen. They also help to identify
and help prepare people to function in their five-fold gifting in the
ministry, training trainers to equip and mature the saints through
our discipleship/ equipping pipeline. In the Old Testament this
role was the role of the prophet, who had the responsibility to
bring the word of the Lord to the people.
CARMEL BIBLE CARMEL GLOBAL
BASICS MINISTRIES PRAYER
INSTITUTE ASSOCIATION
CHILDRENS
CARMEL MEDIA CONNECT TEAM EVENTS
CHURCH
GUEST LEADERSHIP
EVANGELISM LIFE IN CHRIST
SERVICES DEVELOPMENT
WORSHIP
HOMEGROUPS PREACHING YOUTH
TEAM
GUEST SERVICES WORSHIP TEAM
From the car park to the Coffee Bean Worship is fundamental to what God
coffee shop, facilities must be clearly has spoken over our congregation –
mapped out for visitors and friends that the church would grow through
of Carmel, so as to make their time its music. Once a week, the worship
with us a wonderful experience as team comes together for rehearsal
and for fellowship to grow musically
they encounter the presence of God.
and spiritually as a family. We share
Connecting with friends, family and prayer and praise, and commit our-
visitors must be our highest priority selves to the music ministry where
to make their journey of faith an God has called us.
enjoyable and meaningful one.CARMEL BIBLE COLLEGE to discuss the Word of God and
fellowship together. Family Life
Meeting the ongoing demand for
books, CDs and DVDs, which in Groups will have an outward focus
turn promote the growth of the of evangelism and outreach. relation-
believer, especially in the practi- ships found in interest groups.
cal application of their beliefs both
in church and in the community that
they live. EVENTS
Providing courses of instruction based Every time the Church gathers to-
on God’s Word that prepare students gether it is an event: to present
for service and ministry, developing people with an opportunity to en-
godly character in an environment counter God as Father. From in-
that enables the life changing power spired worship to the preaching
of God to do its work in each student. of the Word, everything must be
The first year course is to establish the meticulously planned with the in-
foundations of life, and second year to tentional goal of allowing the Holy
better function in service to the Body Spirit to touch the hearts of the
of Christ. The third year program is for people. Without a meaningful en-
those who believe they are called into
counter with God there cannot be
full-time ministry.
purposeful change brought in lifestyle.
HOME GROUPS
Family HOME Groups centre
around the nucleus of the fami-
ly unit. Families gather at conven-
ient times in homes around the cityOVERSEER OF PEOPLE
This office is to steward the people, building effective teams
to take care of the needs of our community. They are there to
oversee and build our home group structure, ensuring people are
being pastorally taken care of in a home group as well as being
encouraged in their journey of faith. In the Old Testament this was
the role of the priests, who represented the people before God
and before the king, ensuring the people were taken care of.
CARMEL FREE DATA FAMILY
CHAPLINCY TRANSFORMATION
CONSULTATIONS MANAGMENT
MEN’S MEMBERSHIP
PASTORAL CARE KIDZ CLUB
MINISTRY SERVICES
PRISIONS
MISSIONS PETRA SUPPORT
MINISTRY
WOMAN’S
SOUP RUN STOREHOUSE TRANSPORT
MINISTRY
OUTREACH STOREHOUSE
Reaching out to the world around us Providing a place where there
through evangelism, street preach- is material provision for those
ing, crusades, The Way of the Master who really need such support,
and other evangelistic opportunities. through The Storehouse and
Seeking and finding the lost so that the Good Samaritan Fund.
they may come home to the Father.COMMUNITY IMPACT MISSIONS Using the media to challenge Growing a network of churches in secular thinking through films, the UK and overseas that relate books and a broad selec- together under the spiritual covering tion of targeted publications. and oversight of CMI, fulfilling the ap- Becoming media aware so be- ostolic call of ‘Touching the World,’ lievers know the issues we face resulting in a common bond and a today, and responding accord- courageous voice in today’s world. ingly. Speaking out for those who cannot do it for themselves and challenging the secular thinking that has permeated our society. Responding to social needs in the lo- cal community in specific and appro- priate ways through projects such as the Hamper Project at Christmas, the weekly Soup Run for the home- less, and the Storehouse for families going through difficult times in our community.
WELCOME CONCLUSION Where Jesus is celebrated, poverty, sickness and oppression will not be tolerated. When God is the goal then MOMENTUM will explode by what every joint supplies, according to the proper working of each individual part, building up of itself in love. This was the book of Acts’ church gathering in house-holds across the city. There was no lack and favour was upon all. We are lo- cal, national and international, therefore we aim to be relevant to whatever nation we are trying to reach. We are all things to all people without losing our fundamental beliefs and values. We reach beyond our city and with the use of technology and mis- sions projects, we access the world. Time plays an important part in every vision. CARMEL is and will always be about people. God is in the people business. How we can reach them, equip them, enable them to experience Jesus like never before. We love to accommodate, embrace and encourage people from every nation. We are not biased or prejudiced, nor do we reject anyone based on their so- cial standing, background or past. Our mission is to reach peo- ple from the four corners of the world, starting with our home city. Luke 9:2 (MEV) “And He sent them to preach the kingdom of God and to heal the sick.” carmel: CITY CHURCH
EVENTS
EXCEPTIONAL WOMEN’S CONFERENCE
29TH - 30TH MARCH 2019
WITH SPECIAL GUEST:
ARIANNA WALKER
MEN’S CONFERENCE
3RD - 4TH MAY 2019
WITH SPECIAL GUEST:
DAVID MCDONALD
MOMENTUM
AUTUMN OF 2019
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