“And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ…”
— Ephesians 4:11-12
The Church of Jesus Christ is in a critical place in the United States. Because most Christian leaders are actively consumed by the day to day struggles of ministry, it is increasingly difficult to recognize the trends that are happening as universal rather than merely personal. We believe that God is calling for a remnant of faithful believers and leaders to establish a new work that will set the standard of Church for the next 100 years. After more than a decade of prayer and visioning, and building upon a combined century of ministry, community, and corporate experience, Pastor John Sydney Battle III, Dr. Kevin Dudley, Dr. Donnell Moore, Dr. Riggins Earl and Dr. Kenneth Paramore came together in 2016 to begin serious conversation about what a Remnant Church Reformation could be. Because of the resistance of formality in this present church age God gave Bishop Paramore another less traditional name that captures the soul and spirit of the movement: LIFTED
LIFTED: Raising the church to Kingdom Standards
LIFTED exists to provide and to implement services, ministries and fellowships throughout the Universal Body of Christ that will support and assist diverse expressions of the Church today, regardless of geography, denominational affiliation, or ecclesiastical tradition. LIFTED is a national movement of the Church to help pastors, ministers, and other Christian leaders to become the most effective version of themselves. The Mission is to reestablish the authority and appeal of the Church by raising the standard of operation, encompassing 3 foundational Kingdom characteristics: Kingdom Citizenship, Kingdom Principle, and Kingdom Occupation. We believe to do this we must invoke the basic foundation of the New Testament Church.
Pastoring without Pressure (Pw/oP )
Pw/oP is an enterprise designed to rescue the struggling pastor from the throes of ministerial inconsistencies. These inconsistencies may exist in only one area for a given church, or in a variety of areas. PWP will cultivate a relationship and assess each ministry through consultation to determine what the areas of concern are that constantly create the inconsistencies. Once identified, these areas will be presented to the leader and/or congregation. If in agreement Pw/oP will develop an assistance plan that will move the church to a place of effectiveness by focusing on remedies that will develop the pastor and or the leadership to the most productive version of themselves. This assistance can happen potentially through Financial Aid/Assistance, Pastoral Counseling, Pastoral Training, Partnering Local Ministries, or Career Reassignment. It is our pledge with PWP to leave no pastor and church who wants help without Help.
Wednesday at the Well (W@W)
Wednesdays at the Well is the public expression and calling card of LIFTED. We will move in designated cities across the country hosting Wednesday services filled with worship, the Word and deliverance as an way to develop relationships and advance the Kingdom of God. These services will be manned by NLN staff. We will also use international recording artists, celebrities, authors, athletes and even comedians to help us draw the disgruntled and the lost back to a sure place in Christ. As we move throughout the country it allows us to share the good news about LIFTED as well as offer the programs that will help these ministries survive the shift that is taking place in the Kingdom. Supportive Workshops, Conferences, Symposiums & Summits will also be held on Wednesdays in suitable venues.
The New Life Network (NLN)
NLN is a 21st Century approach to training and equipping ministers, elders, and non-senior pastors for the work of the ministry and the perfecting of the saints. NLN is not a reformation, fellowship or denomination, but a network that purposes to be used by God focused by Christ and powered by the Holy Ghost to ready men and women of God for true Kingdom advancement in this present age. Our concentration in this endeavor shall be in the areas of Apostolic Authority, Preaching Prophetically, Effective Evangelism, Transformative Teaching, and Pure Pastoring. We purpose to develop men and women of God in these various areas as they discover their calling and gifts. This we will do through timely, relevant and cutting edge instruction, discipleship and mentoring.
M28 (Matthew 28 : 19)
M28 is an initiative that is premised in correcting one of the greatest wrongs of the church in the last 200 years. Many churches suffer because they have pulpits occupied by evangelists instead of shepherds. In urban and underserved church settings, evangelism has not been a priority, so the evangelist must use their preaching gift to secure employment in order to serve in ministry. These men and women become shepherds and begin to occupy places in ministry, but lack the gifting or grace to execute. Pastors on the other hand are overlooked by congregations because their preaching gift may not be that of the evangelist. So, we continue the unhealthy cycle of putting evangelists in a shepherd’s roles, which becomes a great detriment to the church. M28 will reassign the leaders who have not fully developed in a shepherding role to street ministry and evangelism. We will pay them a salary to function as full-time evangelists and continue to preach and grow Kingdom ministry, while we assign the new converts to churches served by pastors who have been gifted, graced and developed to shepherd.
Partnership
Bronze Partnership
Will provide general access to any NLN event in their region. It will allow the member to receive all classes materials and discounts as it relates to lodging, meals and entertainment.
Silver Partnership
Provides access to any NLN event in the country. It will allow the member to receive all classes, materials and discounts as it relates to lodging, meals and entertainment.
Gold Partnership
Gives the member access to any New Life Network event in the country. It will allow the member to receive all classes, materials and discounts as it relates to lodging, meals and entertainment. Gold Partnership also allows the member to take up to 6 credits per year from Bradley Bible College (Accredited bible college offering degrees on every level of higher education).
Platinum Partnership
Provides access to any NLN event in the country. It will allow the member to receive all classes, materials and discounts as it relates to lodging, meals and entertainment. Platinum Partnership also allows for up to 9 credits per year from Bradley Bible College (Which is an accredited bible college offering degrees on every level of higher education). Platinum Members will staff our Regional Boards of Elders across the country. It is important that members have input in the development of the NLN. Also, the Platinum Members will also have the opportunity to present at the various NLN events throughout the country.