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Generation Y: The Apostolic NEXT Generation
READY OR NOT, HERE THEY COME!
By Hakeem Collins

“But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light”( I Peter 2:9). We are in a season of present day restoration and apostolic reformation (Acts 3:21; Hebrew 9:10). The restoration of apostles and prophets is coming forth in the 21st century in a whole new way and many are being commissioned by the Holy Spirit through strong apostolic leadership in the church (Acts 13:2, 47). There is a new generation arising into apostolic ranks and many of them are in their 20’s and early 30’s. These new vanguard leaders are the chosen of the Lord who will pioneer this next move of God in their generation. This article will help give you a prophetic perspective of what God is doing with Generation Y – the 16-30 something generation that God has chosen to become a catalyst for great change in the nations.

This outline from the teaching notes of Prophet Lauro Adame will give you many scriptures to study concerning the "Song of the Lord" which is so much a part of the worship experience of many present truth apostolic and prophetic churches. He shows how the "Song of the Lord" releases deliverance, transformation, strategies, worship, and the glory. This is an excellent resource for all psalmists and minstrels, and for church leaders desiring to upgrade their people into this wonderful dimension of worship.

IMPACT Network's Representative in the Republic of Mauritius, is a timely article concering apostolic strategies to maximize the unprecedented opportunities the church has for evangelism in this first generation of the new millennium, even in the midst of the global economic crisis and political uncertainty facing so many nations.

One of the greatest plagues and satanic strategies that I see creeping into the current leadership of the church is the reluctance of leaders to position and release the next generation of leaders. It is almost as if there is some type of fear of releasing young people to walk into there God ordained destinies. We acknowledge the fact that young adults can have the call of God on their lives - we just refuse to take the invisible leash off of them and allow them to go free!

Recommendation by Apostle John Eckhardt: This book will challenge believers and churches to accept the current apostolic movement through an understanding of discipleship (training) and release (sending). Jesus called 12 men (disciples) and sent them forth as apostles. Eyob Mamo does an excellent job of looking at the ministry of Jesus apostolically and applying these principles to the church today.

Victorious Eschatology is a biblically-based, optimistic view of the future, along with an historical perspective from Harold R. Eberle and Martin Trench presenting a clear understanding of Matthew 24 and other key passages about the events to precede the return of Jesus Christ. Satan is not going to take over this world. Jesus Christ is Lord and He will reign until every enemy is put under His feet! Read Chapter One from this book available for purchase from our Store.

This is the Word of the Lord for today. In order for the Church to come into full alignment with the will of God today we must move from a “Pastoral leadership” paradigm to an “Apostolic Leadership” one. This does not mean that all “Pastors” must now be called “Apostles” but the Lord is requiring that Pastors develop and implement an Apostolic Leadership style.

Guest article by IMPACT leader Prophet Lauro Adame on the subject of extravagant Davidic worship that will be released in this next move of God by a generation of kingly believers that will see heaven respond with the fire and presence of His glory.

This article shows spiritual parallels from the story of Esther that is relevant for the church today. Rich in “Third Day” revelation, Esther represents the strength and dynamics of an apostolic church and an apostolic people, knowing their identity and destiny, preparing for rulership, and understanding they have come to the kingdom – to a royal position, for such a time as this.