Called by <strong>God</strong> to Worship Each morning, a different worship leader takes to the platform to lead us into <strong>God</strong>’s presence By Tori Allen NAC is pleased to welcome three outstanding men from across the country who have demonstrated exceptional talent as worship leaders. This year, Rod Dallas, Leo Flores, and Aaron Ferry will each lead worship at the 10:30 am services, Monday through Wednesday, during convention. Though he wasn’t born into a <strong>Church</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>God</strong> family, Rod Dallas explains that his friend introduced him to the movement at age ten. After high school, Rod attended Warner University, and has been a worship leader for three churches. At NAC, Rod hopes to “create an atmosphere where people feel free to just worship our Lord in a time <strong>of</strong> community.” Rod will lead worship on Monday morning. Leo Flores has spent the majority <strong>of</strong> his life using his gifts to glorify <strong>God</strong>. Like his father, Leo is no stranger to ministry in the <strong>Church</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>God</strong>. As a pastor’s son, he grew up playing drums in churches where his father ministered, but Leo says that he didn’t truly feel his calling until he was well into his teens: “When I was seventeen, I attended a conference where I felt the Lord calling me into worship. I didn’t know what it meant, but I knew that I had to use everything I had already learned and everything that I was going to learn for <strong>God</strong>’s glory.” Leo attended Mid-America Christian University, where he met Megan, his wife and talented singer. Today he serves at Centerville Christian Fellowship in Centerville, Ohio. Leo will lead worship on Tuesday morning. Worship leadership is second nature to Aaron, the pastor <strong>of</strong> worship arts for Towne Boulevard <strong>Church</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>God</strong> in Middletown, Ohio. The Warner University alum says he celebrates his <strong>Church</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>God</strong> heritage but looks forward to “greater days ahead,” referring to Haggai 2:9. It is with this same spirit that Aaron comes to NAC, where he hopes his leadership makes a lasting impact: “It doesn’t matter if people remember the songs that were sung; it only matters that they had a fresh encounter with Jesus.” Aaron will lead worship on Wednesday morning. Shaped to Reflect the Image <strong>of</strong> <strong>God</strong> Conference on spiritual formation focuses on empowering the inner life and relationship with <strong>God</strong> By Tori Allen Are you struggling with relationships in your area <strong>of</strong> ministry? Have you ever wondered why? Transformation Team member Sam Bruce will lead “Spiritual Formation: Empowering Your Inner Life and Relationship to <strong>God</strong>,” on Monday, June 25, to discuss this very topic. In a recent interview, Bruce explained that issues preventing strong relationships can be traced back to what he refers to as an “inner life.” “Your inner life is who you are at your core being, which then determines what you do in your relationships with other people both inside and outside <strong>of</strong> your ministry.” So how do we alter our identities to create more effective vessels for ministry? Simple: we must undergo spiritual formation, or in 10 NAC<strong>roundup</strong> • Sunday Issue, June 24, 20<strong>12</strong> other words, shape ourselves to reflect the image <strong>of</strong> <strong>God</strong> through “the word, prayer, and worship.” Philippians 4:8 (niv) says, “Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.” This is the charge <strong>of</strong> the Christian: to live humbly in accordance to Christ’s teachings. When this message is forgotten, people are at risk <strong>of</strong> becoming what Bruce refers to as “holiness preachers,” or those who teach doctrines but don’t apply the instruction to their own lives. This type <strong>of</strong> behavior implies that Christianity is a social club rather than a lifestyle. In order to combat this understanding <strong>of</strong> Christianity, “Spiritual Formation: Empowering Your Inner Life and Relationship to <strong>God</strong>” will assist in the development <strong>of</strong> constructive patterns <strong>of</strong> empowerment to the inner life. Bruce states: “Together, we will understand the principles <strong>of</strong> becoming true people <strong>of</strong> <strong>God</strong>, not just in name only.” If you’re looking to empower your relationship with <strong>God</strong> and others, don’t wait any longer! Come to the Fine Arts building, room 240 on Monday, June 25, from 8:30 to 10:00 am. Bruce’s book Spiritual Formation: Forming Your Relationship with <strong>God</strong>…Transforming Your Relationship with People will be available for purchase, and attendees will each receive copies <strong>of</strong> his PowerPoint presentation.
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