Recently I have desired to write on my perspective of Christianity in China because of the global trend towards Chinese military and economic dominance, which would put the Chinese church in the ascendancy regarding world missions. Also, studying the amazing growth of the Chinese church can give us much in the way of insight, because many of their principles can work irrespective of where a person lives. It is also a fitting topic since the Olympic Games begin this week in Beijing. Following are some reasons for the explosive growth occurring in China.

In this message Bishop Mattera preaches from Isaiah 43:18-19: "Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the desert and streams in the wasteland." (Message given at New Beginnings Community Church, August 3, 2008)

Nowadays, with the flat-world reality of technology, it is easier than ever for key apostolic leaders to connect the world over. This incredible new ability to communicate should be done strategically and with wisdom, lest a leader fail because of a lack of focus. The following principles are important to follow for all global leaders.

One of the biggest challenges for contemporary leaders arises from the large amount of available information. We not only have the challenge of information overload, but too many options and opportunities to make our organizations, ministries, and lives more effective. Leaders must learn to streamline their focus in order to maximize their lives. Following are twelve principles regarding streamlining focus.

Listen as Apostle John Kelly teaches on the obtaining of wisdom that leads to wealth, knowledge, and freedom.