Multiply is a charismatic stream of like-hearted churches moving in the "informality" of the Holy Spirit. Multiply is Holy Spirit inspired and must be Holy Spirit motivated and directed.
All Multiply partners remain autonomous and free to make their own decisions.
The Jesus Fellowship leadership is ready to receive more approaches from leaders of evangelical, charismatic churches or groups wanting to have a place in Multiply.
They would need to be generally sympathetic with a basic evangelical statement of faith.
With the Jesus Revolution movement in the UK and the Holy Spirit fire spreading around the nations, older churches are being revived and new churches and house groups are springing up.
Such churches often feel isolated, and dismayed by the lack of progress once the spiritual warfare intensifies. Without giving up their independence, they long for fellowship with a strong stream of churches. Multiply provides this through a partnership in the Gospel standing together in mutual fellowship, encouragement and support.
Multiply is a 'rainbow stream', open to fellowships and churches both large and small, from all cultures and races.
Fellowship and Relationships
Multiply has developed through relationships with leaders and this will continue to be central. Warm, close friendships in Jesus, both at a leadership and at grassroots level will grow. This will bring encouragement and a "standing together" in love, faith and prayer.
Leadership Training
Multiply can provide basic training in leadership. This will include some understanding of the Bible, church history and doctrine, but will emphasise evangelism, church building, discipling and pastoral ministry. This training will also major on building up the church through "body-life" and trusting relationships. It will also concentrate on developing strength and holiness of character.
Wisdom & Ministry
Churches and house groups occasionally need wisdom and direction from those who carry maturity in God. A regular dialogue at senior leadership level forms part of this "belonging together". Specific wisdom and ministry is available as required. Confidential and "painful" matters can easily be discussed when hearts are united.
Resources
Multiply is able to provide a variety of resources including Jesus Revolution items, together with a variety of literature, music and songs. News about Multiply partners can appear on Multiply pages in Jesus Life. This magazines and the modern Jesus army Streetpaper are available for use by Multiply partners.
Bringing Revival Inspiration
In these days of the reviving movements of the Holy Spirit, God is calling on those who have found His presence in power to minister to others, bringing repentance, deliverance and healing, with revival anointings. More and more churches and smaller groups will join this rising tide of blessing, and be mobilised for action in the name of Jesus.
Community Houses
God is currently emphasising the need for His people to care for one another and share together, like the early Christians. The Jesus Fellowship has, over many years, gained experience in operating community houses. This expertise is available to our Multiply partners who are always welcome to spend short periods of residence in one of the community houses.
Multiply Leaders Conferences
These are held twice a year and are an opportunity to gather together in a relaxed atmosphere and hear God's "today" word for the UK.
Celebration Gatherings and Weekends
Large gatherings for celebration, inspiration, instruction and response are a feature of Jesus Fellowship activity. Festival Weekends and special days, such as 'Men Alive for God' and 'Wembley Praise Day' are held regularly. Multiply partners will have their place in these gatherings.
Social Action with the Gospel
The Jesus Fellowship has a ministry of Jesus-love toward the homeless and those trapped in drugs, vice and crime. We represent many new friends in court, help find missing persons and visit prisons regularly throughout the UK. Multiply partners can join in or use this service.
Evangelism Training and Church Planting
Multiply is joined with many other charismatic streams and denominations in a vision to evangelise the UK. Evangelism training is available through coach, hall and marquee campaigns.
Other Nations
Multiply is international with partners in Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Uganda, USA, Belgium, France, Norway, Sweden, Germany and Austria.
If you find a prompting of the Holy Spirit to take your place in Multiply then let's share together, seek the Lord and find His will. Let's help one another to Multiply.
Let's multiply!