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Something outstanding, historic and unprecedented happened in Córdoba, 9-11 September: G12 Argentina celebrated its 5th Annual Conference in both the Ferial Complex and the Orfeo Superdome simultaneously. Vision of the Future Church came together in the first venue, and all the other churches that are implementing the vision from the International Charismatic Mission gathered in the other.  

It was necessary to do this because the facilities were not sufficient to accommodate everyone, that is to say, nothing like this has ever happened in Argentina before. Vision of the Future Church gathered 6658 of its members and there were 5584 from the other Churches, namely: "Jesus is here," "People committed to Jesus," "The house of blessing," "International Christian Church," "International Charismatic Mission," "Living Hope," "Extending the kingdom," "A Better Life," "Christ is the answer," and "Henderson Evangelical Church."    

The speakers were practically the same in both venues: Pastors Cesar and Claudia Castellanos, Juan Carlos and Betty Rojas, Raimoth and Ilma Garzon, Fernando Ramos, the band Soulfire Revolution, Reverend Omar Jr., and Alejandra Cabrera, current G12 Coordinators for our country, along with some Argentinian pastors and Rómulo Talero from Bolivia. Manuela and Sara Castellanos headed up the dance, along with other national teams.  

The message "REACH your generations" brought a revelation of being used in this time, and awoke the potential given by God to conquer our Nation. We held a Kids Conference under the same name for 5-12 year olds. These children with conquerors' hearts received the same Word, hungry for the blessing. With an attendance of 1039 kids, surely they will march as an army of warriors and will play a predominant role in society.

The number of attendees at both conferences, including adults and children was 12 242 people.

Highlights included artistic dance combined with video in the Ferial, and the welcome and words of Pastors Emanuel and Silvia Ramos who complete the national team of 12. We must point out the humility, love and unity with which the G12 pastors have conducted themselves especially in the face of changes. All were able to understand that they were there to serve and not to be seen, which shows that this is a really special team.

Those who focussed themselves on their purpose and who spiritually-speaking, took the burning "torch," will bring light to our generation and will pass it on to the next. Pastor Cesar Castellanos taught: "You and I are challenged to take the torch and to not let the sacred flame of the love of Jesus Christ go out." As a Church we have arisen as spiritual government over our nation to pray that Argentina returns to the rhythm set by God.   

And there's more...!
The large united celebration in Córdoba's Olympic Stadium on Saturday evening gathered together more than 13 thousand people. The outstanding band Kyosko played and the Argentinian folklore group XTO launched their latest disc "Tengo más" ("I have more"). Then bands Valor Interior (Inner Value), the worship team from Pastor Gliget's church, and that of MCI Argentina played. There was so much joy in the meetings, people were jumping, hands were raised, people were waving flags, they sang the different tunes in unison, and spontaneous songs broke out: "I am a Christian.... this is a feeling that I can't stop feeling"

The Soulfire Revolution concert prior to Pastor Cesar Castellanos' message  prepared hearts so that the hand of the Lord rested on each one, redeemed and healed. Once again the choruses could be heard coming from the stalls: " Come to see him, come to see him, it's not River or Boca, it's Jesus Christ of Nazareth." The night culminated in Pastor Fernando Ramos' Stand Up Comedy "Jerry, from conqueror to conquered," and he led those who desired to, to receive Jesus as their Saviour.

'Reach' is a memorable Conference because of the number of entrants (which has not stopped growing since 2006 when the first conference was held in Buenos Aires). It is incredible because of the impact on the attendees, who will rise up as one people that will reach their generations through the media, politics, education, music, arts and science, and will transform the world of today and the future.

The fire of God is burning in Argentina....! The fire of God lit hearts so that they may be a light to their descendants as they reach their generations.  

You can view photos of the conferences here:
www.g12argentina.com.ar

The band is going to be in Europe from October 14th to November 1st on a tour around 6 cities. They are going to be leading worship and taking the people to experiece God's love not only through music but also through teaching of His word and motivating people to take hold of their calling. Manuela and Sara Castellanos are going to be preaching as well.

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These are the highlights from our youth conference We Are One in Bogotá, Col. We Are One represents the youth who have one joined opinion and one joined vision.

This year the youth of the church in Bogotá has grown a lot, in only 6 months it has grown from 3000 to more than 10 thousand people. We have been able to see these changes thanks to the intercession, creativity in each meeting, and the motivation of every leader to win souls.

Luis Marrero, better known as “Funky," is today identified as one of the main exponents of Christian reggaeton, with four albums and multiple projects in production. Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico in January 23, 1974. In the year 1998 he had a personal encounter with Jesus, which brought personal and family restoration to his life. After his experience with Jesus came his first job as a singer and producer  "Funky town" which was a success in the music world. The media in his home country, Puerto Rico, and the international media welcomed him a huge way,making him one of the favorites among the youth. In less than one year in the Christian music scene, Funky received the nomination for Latin Grammy in 2003.

The album “Especie en Peligro” (Endangered species) was produced in 2002, which consolidated the position of Funky as a musical influence  among the Christian youth. With this  album Funky was awarded different nominations and prizes: prize ARPA( Mexico, 2003 and 2004),  Conquer prize LA (California 2004), Integrity (integridad.com) prize  (2004) and the People prize (California, 2004), as well as many others.

The year 2005 saw the launch of his first live production:«Live! En vivo desde Costa Rica» ("Live! from Costa Rica"),  that reaffirmed his role as a leader of Chrisian reggaeton on an international level.  In 2006 he gave his first tour around Europe for 17 days, held more than 25 concerts in Mexico, visited Argentina, Uruguay, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Panama and the USA, among many other places.

In 2007 and after more than two years of waiting for a studio album, Funky launched “Corriendo para ganar” (Running to Win) which he produced with the participation of figures such as Domingo Quiñones, Alex Campos and Tony Vega. The first track on the album, "Me estás matando" (You're killing me), placed him in various  TV music channels such as Univision, MTV espanol, MTV latinoamerica, VH 1, HTV and numerous others, being the pioneer in the Spanish Christian world and the only one of his kind getting such exposure.

Funky currently resides in Orlando, Florida, with his wife and kids, from where he directs the offices of Funkytown music Inc. and produces his own albums and those of several other reggaeton singers.

And so, as one of the best examples of Christian music in Latin America, he will be in our next youth conference We Are One 2010, in the city of Bogota (Colombia) from 15th to 18th September. Funky is an artist that, through his lyrics, is inviting young people to live with purpose for God.

We Are One represents the youth who have one joined opinion and one joined vision.

This year the youth of the church in Bogotá has grown a lot, in only 6 months it has grown from 3000 to more than 10 thousand people.

We have been able to see these changes thanks to the intercession, creativity in each meeting, and the motivation of every leader to win souls.

We want many Churches to be able to experience what is happening in Bogotá. Register now!

Date: 15-18 September 2010

Location: G12 Convention Center, Bogotá, Colombia

SPECIAL GUESTS:

Speakers:

César and Claudia Castellanos

They are the MCI main pastors, leaders of the G12 Vision, a ministry that has impacted the world with great strategies for spiritual growth and multiplication for the church. They have 35 thousand cell groups in Bogotá and this year the church has won more than 100.000 people. 

Manuela and Sara Castellanos

They are leaders of the Youth Net in Colombia. Their ministries have been able to impact thousands of young people in Bogotá. This year they have seen great growth among the youth aged between 12 and 26 years old, with more than 10 thousand attending the youth meeting.

Fernando Ramos

This pastor is known for his creativity in preaching. With his Stand Up Comedy he has been able to win thousands of people in various countries. 

G12 Team in Bogotá

Every one of the main pastor’s team has been able to experience great growth throughout this year thanks to the evangelical meetings and intercession. We invite you to listen to these leaders of multitudes.

MUSIC

Generación 12

This is MCI Bogota's worship team. Their most recent live production is called El Mundo Cambiará (The World Will Change), recorded in Colombia's capital city. It shows a united Church singing and worshipping God. They will bring a great time of praise and worship.

Soulfire Revolution

This is a worship group from MCI Miami, Florida. They are launching their new CD/DVD Your Love is Real recorded in Anaheim, California. Their lyrics encourage young people to get passionate about God.

REGISTRATION

Register online here

Cost: 50.oo USD

Telephone: (+57 1) 3379211 Ext: 4082

Email: g12convenciones@mci12.com

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)

How can I register?

To take part in this conference you can register directly at our main offices in Bogota, Colombia: Calle 22C No. 31 01. You can get in touch with one of our staff members by phoning (+57 1) 337 92 11 Ext. 4082.

What will be happening?

You will be blessed by talks by international pastors as well as concerts every night. Also the conference will have workshops about the youth ministry.

Where will the conference be held?

Bogotá D.C., Colombia in the G12 Convention Center.

Carrera 30 No. 23 37

What's the program?

Wednesday 15 September. Opening 6:00 pm - 9.30 pm.

Thursday 16 September. Session 1 - 9:00 am - 1:00 pm. Session 2 - 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm.

Friday 17 September. Session 1 - 9:00 am - 1:00 pm. Session 2 - 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm.

Saturday 18 September. Session 1 - 9:00 am - 1.00 pm. Session 2 - 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm.

Please Note: the above program is subject to change.

Food?

You will find two restaurants in the G12 Convention Center: El Gaucho Parilla and El Restaurante Internacional House V.

Money refunds?

Once you have registered for the conference your space and your materials are reserved. Therefore, we can not refund your money for administrative reasons.

What do I need to use as identification during the conference?

You must have both your tag and wristband which are proof of your registration.

Where do I enter?

During the event a specialist logistics and security team will show you the entrance points into the G12 Convention Centre.

If I lose my tag and wristband can I still enter the conference?

No, these things guarantee that you have paid for the conference and give you the right of entry. If you lose them or they are ruined, you will need to pay again for entrance. There will be a place set up so you can pick up your new materials.

This North American pop/rock band from Colombus, Ohio will be in the city of Bogota this coming September 16. Most recently they performed at the G12 USA ‘We are One’ Youth Conference. After 10 years in the businesses, Every Sunay broke through on various Christian radio stations in the USA with a hit record called Just a Story.

From that time on they took part in several tours with bands such as All-Star Unidos, Pax217, Skillet and Earthsuit. Later in 2002 they signed with the record label Flicker Records. Christian media in North America have given them great reviews for their albums such as Wake Up! Wake Up! and Find Me Tonight. Their love for Jesus and music has led them to write new songs that inspire young people to live for God.

Trey Pearson, Nick Spencer, Tyler Craft and Micah Kuiper will hold an awesome live concert during our International Youth Conference. Don't miss the opportunity to see them in Colombia for the first time.

To find out more about Everyday Sunday, click here.

Their albums are Sleeper (2001 - Independent ), Stand Up (2002 - Flicker Records ), Anthems for the Imperfect (2004 - Flicker Records), Wake Up! Wake Up! (2007 - Inpop Records), and Best Night of Our Lives (2009 - Inpop Records).

Successes

"Breathing for Me" (#1 in Christian Rock 2010 for two consecutive weeks)
"Best Night Of Our Lives" (#1 in Christian Rock 2009 for four consecutive weeks)
"Wake Up! Wake Up!" (#1 in Christian Rock)
"Find Me Tonight" (One of the 10 most-played songs on U.S Christian Radio Stations in 2007)
"Let's Go Back" (Top 5 in Christian Rock and Top 10 Christian CHR)
"Apathy For Apologies" (Top 5 in Christian Rock)

More Info:

Telephone. +57 1 3379211 Ext: 4082 Bogota, Colombia
Email. g12convenciones@mci12.com

Pastors from some of the world's leading churches will be guest speakers at this year's expanded G12 Europe conference, being hosted by King's church, International. It is being held at the Royal Windsor Racecourse, from October 29-30 and has capacity for 2000 delegates.

Pastor César and Claudia Castellanos, senior pastors of the 150,000 member MCI church in Bogotá and pioneers of the G12 Vision will be speaking at the conference along with family members Manuela and Sara Castellanos and Lorena and Julian Gamba.

Pastor César  and Claudia Castellanos, senior pastors of the 150,000 member MCI church in Bogotá and pioneers of the G12 Vision will be speaking at the conference along with family members Manuela and Sara Castellanos and Lorena and Julian Gamba.

Jeanette Barrios, who is G12 representative to Europe with her husband Congressman and pastor Luis Barrios, and Marcia Barrios, are also part of the delegation from Bogotá.

Also present will be: Pastors Lawrence and Nina Khong, the G12 Co-ordinators for Asia from Faith Community Baptist Church in Singapore; Pastors Rich and Melissa Witmer, the G12 Co-ordinators for North America from in Yuma, Arizona; and Pastors Bert and Charne Pretorius, the G12 Co-ordinators for Africa from 3C church in Pretoria, South Africa.

Pastor Laudjair Guerra, who leads 6000 cell groups in Brasilia, Brazil will also be speaking.

The G12 vision aims to train Christians to fulfil the Great Commission ‘to make disciples.'

Church leaders from Spain, Portugal, Hungary, Russia, Holland, Sweden, France, Switzerland and Germany will be attending.

Music and worship will be led by the Soulfire band from Bogotá and the Windsor based King's Church International band.

Conference host is Pastor Wes Richards, senior pastor of KCI andG12 Co-ordinator for the UK and Europe.

He said: ‘We are privileged as a local church to host this event which will focus on the growth and impact of Christianity throughout Europe.'

The declaration for the month of August is: By your grace we are saved, set free, and clothed in power. Isaiah 51:9-10.

This month's declaration has to do with the infinite grace of God which is for each one of his children. The prophet Isaiah recalls the powerful works of God and emphasises what the Lord did with the life of a prostitute named Rahab. We cannot say that she was a good prostitute ; just like we cannot say that one of the two thieves who hung either side of Jesus on the cross was good and the other bad. Both were equally guilty. Both had been judged and found guilty and sentenced to death. One insulted Jesus, but the other begged for mercy. That is why he found grace in Jesus' sight and the Lord promised him that that very day he would be with him in paradise (Luke 23:39-43). Rahab was aware that God had handed over all of that land to the people of Israel, and she recognised that the God of the Jews is God in both the heavens and the earth. She asked for mercy for herself and for her family (Joshua 2:11-14).

We can declare: 'By his grace I am saved, free and clothed with power'.

 From 12^th to 14^th August 2010, we hosted the first Men’s International Conference in Bogotá, Colombia. Around ten thousand men came together to seek God’s presence. Henry Lein from the USA and Alberto Castellanos from Mexico were the special guests who shared a message during the event. Pastor César Castellanos hosted the event along with his team of 12. A reality television show called ‘Versus: Determination to Win’ was enacted during the conference. The show tested the leadership skills of its competitors to the extreme as they undertook different challenges.

Our first Men’s International Conference was a great success where God clothed each man with his power.

From the 19th to 21st August, the G12 Bolivia National Conference “Reach Your Generations” will be take place at the Auditorio Feria Expo Cruz in Santa Cruz, Bolivia.

Pastors Romulo and Alba Talero will be hosting the conference along with their ministry. team. Delegates can expect to receive great ministry and training in the Government of 12 vision. We know that God will bring a special anointing on each life in order to use them in the ministry.

Special guests at this event include the ‘Generation 12’ band in concert.

During the three days of teaching, concerts and ministry those in attendance will discover their potential to win the multitudes for God.

For further information visit www.mcibolivia.com