The Commission on Holy Spirit Empowerment in the 21st Century is a series of discussions that will address the disconnection between traditional Holy Spirit ideology and modern generations as well as discuss possible causes and solutions to this problem. There are three different groups or tracks that will be meeting to keep the discussion diverse: Leaders, Scholars and the Next Generation.
The Commission will facilitate meetings between these three groups at different times throughout 2009. This will take place in meetings around the U.S. and the world. The thoughts developed from these conversations will help shape Empowered 21: Global Congress on Holy Spirit Empowerment in the 21st Century that will convene April 8-10, 2010 in Tulsa Oklahoma.
As a result of the Commission, leaders hope that:
- Questions and solutions for the future of the Spirit-filled movement will be brought forward
- New, contemporary vocabulary will surface and be adopted
- Increased effectiveness in reaching and engaging new generations will be achieved
- Increased unity between traditional Spirit-empowered churches and emerging churches will be realized
- The continued growth of Spirit-empowered ministries will be encouraged
The Commission is being directed by the Commission Cabinet.
The members include:
Chair
Billy Wilson
International Center for Spiritual Renewal
Vice Chair
Mart Green
Mardel Christian and Education Bookstores
Mark Rutland
Oral Roberts University
Jack Hayford
Foursquare Church International
Vinson Synan
Regent University
Robert Hoskins
OneHope
Ralph Fagin
Oral Roberts University
Billy Joe Daugherty (Posthumous)
Victory Christian Center
Bishop Jerry Macklin
Glad Tidings Church of God in Christ
Michael Coleman
Integrity Media
Thomson Mathew
Oral Roberts University
Ron Luce
Teen Mania
Mary Banks
W.O.W. Consulting
Russ Spittler
Fuller Theological Seminary
The Commission is being facilitated by the International Center for Spiritual Renewal in cooperation with Oral Roberts University.
