Here is How the ARC Works:
(Note: Components times and places may need to be adjusted to fit the operating area of your region.)
1.) IDENTIFY A CHURCH AS AN ARC HEADQUARTERS
An ARC church must be identified as headquarters of operations in the area. Once this church has been identified, the ARC structure will be implemented. The ARC structure consists of the five-fold ministerial gifts in full operation along with supporting staff to facilitate the day-to-day operations of the church.
The complete pulse of the ARC is to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ, so that we may no longer be children, tossed to and fro by the waves and carried about by every wind of doctrine, by human cunning, by craftiness in deceitful schemes. Rather, speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ, from whom the whole body, joined and held together by every joint with which it is equipped, when each part is working properly, makes the body grow so that it builds itself up in love.
(Ephesians 4:12-16. ESV)
2.) IMPLEMENT THE ARC STRUCTURE
(Ephesians 2:19-22 KJV)
Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints, and of the household of God; [20] And are built upon the foundation of the Apostles and Prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief cornerstone; [21] In whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord: [22] In whom ye also are builded together for an habitation of God through the Spirit.
ARC STRUCTURE START
APOSTLES & PROPHETS
Once the building for the Headquarters has been identified, one Apostle and the Prophets of the existing prophetic network will begin to meet there on Sunday morning for planning, teaching and training. (8:30am Service)
The goals for the meeting will be for the following:
-spiritual development of a plan that would conclude with pulling down strongholds in a specific area preparing for the 30-day revival program.
-uncovering Prophets and providing them with a safe environment for development and preparation for the 30-day revival program. The existing prophetic network will facilitate the development of the Prophet.
-identifying the location for the 30-day revival and the Prophet(s) that will attend.
PASTORS
Once this meeting has occurred, the 11:00am service will take place. The appointed Pastor will facilitate this service. This will be the typical Sunday service providing opportunities for members to serve the Lord in whatever capacity necessary. The Pastor will also oversee the auxiliary ministries of the church. These ministries include but are not limited to the missions and outreach program, ministry support programs, marriage ministry programs and others such as ushers, deacons, youth workers, children’s ministry workers etc.
EVANGELIST
The Evangelist will be a part of the 30-day revival program. Since the goal of the revival will be to save souls as well as operate in the obedience of the Holy Spirit, the Evangelist would be the primary speaker. If no Evangelist has been identified, the goal would remain the same and one of the other ministerial gifts would operate as the primary speaker. Ideally, someone operating in the office of the Evangelist would be preferable.
30 to 45-DAY REVIVAL PROGRAM
The 30-day revival program will take place at designated locations that have been cleared off by the Prophets within the prophetic network through prayer and intercession. The program would take place at least four times per year and as more teams of Apostles, Prophets and Evangelists are identified, these programs could take place simultaneously in different parts of the world.
The 30-Day Revival program will consist of three phases:
PHASE 1
–Week 1 …days of planning.
This is the time Prophets and Apostles will decide the location of the revival or come into agreement with the location presented by another Apostle. A needs assessment will be done and preferably completed during this time window.
PHASE 2
–Week 2 …days of advertising.
In the designated community which has been selected. Plan to go out into the communities and advertise the revivals (Community Prayer) to the churches and to the local people. By word of mouth, flyers and individual community cards. Plan also to recruit volunteers from the area to assist in this phase. This phase could actually go up until the day of the revival.
PHASE 3
–Week 3…days of consecration, prayer and fasting.
Set a definitive time of fasting as a group before each revival (community prayer). A lifestyle of consecration is expected to ensure there is an atmosphere for miracles, healings and deliverance to take place.
The goal is to set parameters within the 30-day window. To have the planning, the advertising, prayer and the 30 day revival program completed. The last 3 days of the 30 day program will be the actual revival days. Plan to meet with local Pastors and leaders during the daytime of the revivals to present the ARC to them. They will have an opportunity to become part of the ARC or to establish the ARC structure within their current church. When souls are saved during the revival, they will be presented with the churches that have implemented the ARC as places to attend.
Note: If our Lord sends the team to a place to do a revival that exceeds the 90-day window there may be a need to plant the church or create various home churches.
4. TEACHER
As new souls are won to the Kingdom of God, the Teacher will provide solid educational expansion opportunities for those who are hungry for more. Individual schools within the church should provide certificates and certifications. This will be facilitated by the teacher in order to keep the Pastor free to Pastor. If no Teacher is available, use the Apostle.
Examples of these internal schools are as follows:
-SOLID ROCK CLASS-
New converts should attend to learn their kingdom authority within the covenant of which they have just become a part of. This class is typically taught in (six) one hour sessions and concludes with the presentation of certificates at the 11:00am service.
-SCHOOL OF DISCIPLESHIP-
This internal school is for the development of Christians into service of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and his church officials. This class is typically (12) 1 hour sessions concluding with a graduation. Graduation from this school is required before entering into the School of Ministry.
-SCHOOL OF MINISTRY-
This school is for individuals who possess a five-fold ministry gift and want to learn how to utilize their gift for the service of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. This school is 12 weeks and concludes with a graduation and certifications into ministry.
5. APOSTLES
You are God’s personal hand tool. Your job is to facilitate the establishment of the ARC and the development of all the gifts of God. You are to assume the role that’s needed in the process of the development. If a Pastor is needed, then you are to Pastor while developing a Pastor. If the Prophet is needed you are to prophesy while developing a Prophet. If an Evangelist is needed, you are to be that Evangelist while developing an Evangelist. If a Teacher is needed, you are to be the teacher while developing the Teacher.
You are to be the training wheels for all gifts. You are to plant the ARC in various communities and nations around the world. Be able to effectively present the ARC to the churches whom God placed in your spirit. It is important that you move by the Spirit of God and present in the places that only He designates. Some churches have been planted by Satan himself and are disguised as angels of light but are really traps. If presented with information of such value, spiritual attack is bound to occur in your life. You are to steer clear of this world’s system of business, for it is the weapon of the enemy used against the Apostle.
He attacks your wisdom with opportunities, which in turn distract you from the totality of the call of the Apostle. Be very careful even in church development opportunities. Ensure that church development opportunities are spirit-led and have the breath of our Lord and Savior and CEO, Jesus Christ, embedded in its development.
Evidence of your Apostleship; you should have an unquenchable desire for the Word of God and for His presence and be willing to lay down your life if needed.
The Apostles are hand picked by Christ himself, therefore the deposit of their training has already been made by the CEO, Jesus Christ. Apostles should fellowship with one another to gain the confidence needed to continually unravel the Word of God and be able to feed it to the body of Christ as needed in various locations.
In conclusion of The ARC structure, its goal, and expectation is to have revivals all over the world that win people to Jesus Christ and provide them a safe haven for their development in the kingdom. The ARC unifies the five-fold ministry gifts for optimum efficiency in order to fulfill the call of the great commission. I believe this is the end time ministry until the coming of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Apostle Jeffrey Cooke
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