Training People In Excellence At CFN

[Hidden In Him]

Training People In Excellence At CFN

True story. I had this short dream not long ago. I'm a member of several Christian Forums, and I got the distinct feeling I was wearing out my welcome at one of them. Then I fell asleep. When I woke up, I saw three brief images. First I saw an arm stretched out and pointing away, as if to say, "Go!" Then I saw the insignia of Texas A&M University. Lastly, I saw former President George Bush Jr, and he was seated next to his wife on a bench and smiling widely. Then I woke up.

I thought, "Ok, now what was that?"

Then it slowly dawned on me, "Texas A&M.... weren't the Bushes associated with Texas A&M University in some kind of way?" So I went and looked it up, and then found this. The Bush School of Government & Public Service:

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The Bush School DC offers graduate students from diverse backgrounds a path to a successful career in national security, diplomacy, and foreign policy.
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Located in the heart of the nation’s capital, Texas A&M University’s Bush School of Government & Public Service embodies the philosophy of President George H.W. Bush, who believed that public service is a noble calling. The Bush School DC offers graduate students from diverse backgrounds a path to a successful career in national security, diplomacy, and intelligence.
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The Master of International Policy (MIP) degree aims to strengthen students’ ability to understand complex issues through rigorous coursework. Well-published scholars and seasoned practitioners from federal agencies lead in-depth classroom discussions, collaborate on research, and mentor students in and out of the classroom. The program seeks to expand students’ worldview and prepare them to advance their careers in international affairs. The degree is offered in person at the Bush School DC, as either part-time or full-time.
The Master of National Security and Intelligence (NSI) degree is designed for early-career and mid-career professionals with a desire to prepare themselves for a career in the National Security and Intelligence Community. The degree is offered in person at the Bush School DC, as either part-time or full-time.
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“Next to my family, the Bush School students and their interest in serving their country is the most important thing in my life. I feel very good about leaving our world in their hands.”

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Political affiliations aside (and yes, I know they're globalists), I believe the meaning was this: As a member of the staff here at CFN, I believe the Lord Jesus Christ has called us to train fellow Christians in the art of excellence in "public service," or in other words in how to treat others honorably while in the public eye. I had absolutely NO knowledge of this school before having the dream, so it's one of those things where the dream confirmed itself internally.

But what a wonderful word from the Lord, and what an honor it is to train fellow believers in how to treat others respectfully online, doing so by example, especially those we share the same faith with.

Blessings in Christ to all who read this, and I pray the community here at CFN does just that.
Hidden In Him

 

[RandyK]

A good word especially for those in the 1st third of their lives. I like a quote from Denzel Washington I read today, although it had to do with his acting career. He warned about political manipulation from both parties, and said that our lives are in thirds, "learn, earn, and return."

Your word is excellent for those in the "learn" stage. But we can continue to learn throughout our lives. And living exemplary Christian lives is what life is all about. Thanks brother!

 

[JLB]

Political affiliations aside (and yes, I know they're globalists)

Thank you for acknowledging.

 

[Hidden In Him]

Thank you for acknowledging.

Yeah, some people in the know might take issue with using the Bushes in a positive sense morally. My view here is that even ruling families who are corrupted by the world system can nevertheless have some good and positive qualities about them, and be used as examples to point out various things going on in the lives of the saints.

 

[JLB]

Yeah, some people in the know might take issue with using the Bushes in a positive sense morally. My view here is that even ruling families who are corrupted by the world system can nevertheless have some good and positive qualities about them, and be used as examples to point out various things going on in the lives of the saints.

That’s a nice thought for us to hope for.


I know this though. We need a strong Spirit filled Christian influence in leadership positions in all the 7 mountains of influence in this nation.

 

[Hidden In Him]

I know this though. We need a strong Spirit filled Christian influence in leadership positions in all the 7 mountains of influence in this nation.

Not sure what the seven mountains refers to, but I know we need strong Spirit-filled influence everywhere where our presence can be felt, so with that I absolutely agree.

 

[RandyK]

That’s a nice thought for us to hope for.


I know this though. We need a strong Spirit filled Christian influence in leadership positions in all the 7 mountains of influence in this nation.

What is the seven mountain mandate, and is it biblical? | GotQuestions.org

What is the seven mountain mandate, and is it biblical? What is the seven mountain prophecy? What is the 7-M / 7M movement?

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New Apostolic Reformation

I have Charismatic/Pentecostal friends who stand against this. Yet it is a Charismatic/Pentecostal group that promotes it. I'm not going to turn this particular discussion into a debate about it--just say that we all agree that Christianity should influence politics in our respective countries. Right?

 

[Hidden In Him]

just say that we all agree that Christianity should influence politics in our respective countries. Right?

Certainly, and in a positive direction. We cannot say we care about people or our country if we take no consideration for who will lead them.

 

[jasonc]

That’s a nice thought for us to hope for.


I know this though. We need a strong Spirit filled Christian influence in leadership positions in all the 7 mountains of influence in this nation.

That's a post millennial position. No, we can't usher in the return by in essence making a Christian Torah.

That would mean the first amendment is as follows:

You may blasphemy any god but not God
You may not worship any other deity

As much as I would like that, if Israel as a nation couldn't keep from idolatry we certainly won't.

Jesus said compel and preach, not coerce, imprison them into Heaven.

That doesn't mean we can't influence

 

[JLB]

What is the seven mountain mandate, and is it biblical? | GotQuestions.org

What is the seven mountain mandate, and is it biblical? What is the seven mountain prophecy? What is the 7-M / 7M movement?

www.gotquestions.org

New Apostolic Reformation

I have Charismatic/Pentecostal friends who stand against this. Yet it is a Charismatic/Pentecostal group that promotes it. I'm not going to turn this particular discussion into a debate about it--just say that we all agree that Christianity should influence politics in our respective countries. Right?

Yes sir. I believe this movement began with the Lord when He told His disciples to be salt and light.

In our generation though it seemed to have started with a mandate from the LORD to three individuals in the US in 1975.

The movement is believed by its followers to have begun in 1975 with a purported message from God delivered to evangelicals Loren Cunningham, Bill Bright, and Francis Schaeffer ordering them to invade the "seven spheres" of society identified as family, religion, education, media, entertainment, business, and government.

Seven Mountain Mandate - Wikipedia

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Looks like the NAR was birthed in 1996.

In 1996, Wagner organized a convention with 500 evangelical leaders, the National Symposium on the Postdenominational Church, including the organization of the church and evangelism, at Fuller Seminary. It addressed the changing organizational forms Wagner saw in churches, which he considered a radical paradigm shift. Other, more traditionally denominational Pentecostals such as Wagner's Foursquare friend Jack Hayford disagreed with the term postdenominational, however. Shortly before the symposium, the term New Apostolic Reformation was adopted to refer to the new movement instead.

New Apostolic Reformation - Wikipedia

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[JLB]

That's a post millennial position. .no we can't usher in the return by in essence making a Christian Torah

Christian Torah?

That’s a new one.

 

[JLB]

That's a post millennial position. .no we can't usher in the return by in essence making a Christian Torah

That would mean the first amendment is as follows

You may blasphemy any god but not God
You may not worship any other diety .

As much as I would like that ,if isreal as a nation couldn't keep from idolatry we certainly won't .


Jesus said compel ,preach not coerce imprison then Into heaven.

That doesn't mean we can't influence

So you don’t believe that Spirit filled Christians should be salt and light in our culture?

 

[RandyK]

Yes sir.

I believe this movement began with the Lord when He told His disciples to be salt and light.


In our generation though it seemed to have started with a mandate from the LORD to three individuals in the US in 1975.



The movement is believed by its followers to have begun in 1975 with a purported message from God delivered to evangelicals Loren Cunningham, Bill Bright, and Francis Schaeffer ordering them to invade the "seven spheres" of society identified as family, religion, education, media, entertainment, business, and government.

Seven Mountain Mandate - Wikipedia

en.m.wikipedia.org

Looks like the NAR was birthed in 1996.


In 1996, Wagner organized a convention with 500 evangelical leaders, the National Symposium on the Postdenominational Church, including the organization of the church and evangelism, at Fuller Seminary. It addressed the changing organizational forms Wagner saw in churches, which he considered a radical paradigm shift. Other, more traditionally denominational Pentecostals such as Wagner's Foursquare friend Jack Hayford disagreed with the term postdenominational, however. Shortly before the symposium, the term New Apostolic Reformation was adopted to refer to the new movement instead.

New Apostolic Reformation - Wikipedia

en.m.wikipedia.org

As I said, I'm not going to turn this thread into a discussion, for or against, the NAR movement. I've never really been a part of it. I can say this much that some of the people I have benefited from are men like Jack Hayford, Bill Bright, and Francis Schaeffer. If some wish to discuss this further, I will have to feel that all are comfortable with it. Thanks.

 

[JLB]

I've never really been a part of it.

Neither have I.

I have benefited from are men like Jack Hayford, Bill Bright, and Francis Schaeffer.

Amen.