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We're
often asked, "what is g2k?"
The
answer is a bit longer than those two letters bracketing the number "2." g2k
stands for "genesis two thousand" as well as "generation two thousand."
In
the days of the closing of the Twentieth Century, God spoke to Greg Austin
about an emerging generation of leaders within the church. This "generation"
- the generation of leaders emerging at the turn of the Twenty-First Century
would be made up largely of younger, and thus "inexperienced" in
the ways of religion but passionate in their pursuit of God and the
manifestation of His kingdom in the earth. While the majority of these
"pursuers" are young, God said there would also be people of greater chronological age who would
be part of this "generation." The generation the Lord was speaking of
was not to be viewed by biological age, but by spiritual passion and
receptive hearts.
This rising generation would desperately need spiritual fathers who would
walk with them, mentor them, listen to them, encourage them and cheer for
them. Previous generations of church leaders experienced a usually "miss"
rather than "hit" relationship with experienced men and women of God who
could disciple, lead and lift them into their divine callings. As Greg has
written, "they" (this next generation) don't need our brilliance, our
genius, even our revelation; they need our hearts."
The
first
mission of
g2k
is to encourage those who hear heaven's call to
become part of a people who would recognize, embrace and authentically
reflect God's glory to the world around them.
g2k is
a forming
army that will reach our planet with the gospel of Jesus Christ in this generation.
Finally, g2k is a people who are not interested in conventional and
traditional forms of spiritual expression so much as they are concerned with
being the people God intended them to be.
When asked to discuss the vision of g2k, Greg said, "I'm not talking about a
"business-as-usual" church. I'm not talking about traditional methods and
tired-out programs. I'm not talking about a "religious elite" leading a
limping church with yesterday's anointing.
The religious
systems of past generations can't serve a generation breaking into the 21st
Century."
"I've
watched the church on four continents for more than forty years - more than a
generation. I've seen its successes and failures, I've learned methods
and tricks, but I'm not interested in mechanical methodology - I'm
interested in the manifest presence of the Father among His children.
I'm not
interested in "spiritual pacifism," I'm more inclined towards war
with the enemy of our souls."
Our world is
desperate for spiritual reality. We've become a post-Christian planet, and
our culture deteriorates daily. The line is drawn, the issues are clear, the
question remains, "where will you stand?"
God is
gathering an Army of Warriors . . . When you're ready, He's ready for you!
Where do you
sign up? Where is your local Recruiting Office? Sign up where you are; seek
out others of like heart, spend time together, pray together, walk together
and let the vision of heaven capture your heart.
Genesis 2K - now the
generation
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