Indian Ministries of North America, Inc. (IMNA) recently announced the beginning of a new endeavor.
According to Johnny K. Hughes, executive director of IMNA, “our goal is to reach America’s First people, more specifically for this encounter, to reach our Native young people, 16 – 25 years of age. God laid on the hearts of the IMNA staff a mandate to begin raising up young warriors, empowering them to walk out their destiny as the leaders of their own people; to give them a hope for the future, an understanding of life principles and Biblical training.” All of this being accomplished under the direction of Native Warriors for Christ, Hughes said. “They have already stood the test of time. These seasoned warriors for Christ have conquered many of the same battles that bring a sense of hopelessness and despair to this younger generation. They have many stories to share and victories to proclaim to the next generation. Thus, Warriors Empowering Warriors 2012 (WEW) was birthed, a united gathering of First Nations’ warriors from the Southeastern tribes!”
Hughes says, “many times our attention is turned to western tribes, but God is moving mightily and pouring out His Spirit among the Southeastern tribes. This is a great opportunity for young Native Americans to gather in the heart of the Smoky Mountains and seek God’s face for five days and four nights concerning His will for their lives. They will encounter Him through worship, the Word, teaching, and relationship building activities.” WEW will be held at the Western North Carolina Church of God Conference Center in the Whittier, N.C. just outside of Cherokee, N.C.
Native American ministers, teachers and musicians from across the country will be pouring into the lives of the young people. They will be fulfilling the mission and vision of IMNA of being frontline Warriors impacting lives, restoring the broken, healing the wounded and setting the captives free. Special Native American speakers and musicians will be: Chief Anne Richardson, Rappahannock Tribe; Dobie Weasel, Assiniboine Tribe; Thomas Ben, Mississippi Band of Choctaw; Jonathan Spinks, OSU Tours, Dallas; Chris Allen, Lumbee Tribe, Erik Bledsoe, Choctaw Tribe and Rodney LaVallie, Chippewa Tribe. Other special guests will be James A. Hughes, Founder of IMNA and Duche’ Bradley, I Am Second ministries.
“Don’t miss this opportunity to invest in a life-altering event for hundreds of young people,” Hughes concluded. “Through your prayers, resources and financial gifts, you will help us fulfill the vision to encourage, empower and equip First Nations people to be an impact on their communities for Christ, through relationship, discipleship and higher education.”
Event date: July 14 – July 18 (registration deadlines and fees listed on our website, click on the WEW tab).
For more information visit our website at www.indianministries.org or contact our office at 423-479-3831.
Church of God World Missions Project #: 7530073