Written by NCO Admin, on Wednesday, 12 December 2007

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As we are in the middle of our North American Holiday Season, I cannot help but reflect on all the awesome blessings this past year has brought to us!

We have prayed together, shared dreams together, preached together, and wept together as a band of brothers sharing the same spiritual DNA. It has been such an amazing time of connecting with new friends while reconnecting with some old ones that walls of religion had separated us from before.

As I began thinking about all I have to be grateful for this year, it dawned on me how much of the things I see as the greatest creations and events of this year stem from one creative source. Scripture and good manners admonish us to give honor to which honor is due, so I feel compelled to publicly appreciate a friend who has done so much for all of us who have found this brotherhood.

Pastor Wendell Hutchins has been a very dear friend for over 17 years. His intellect is legendary and his tenacity and loyalty are without question. I am privileged to share a bond with him as a younger brother in life skills and ministry. Every time I am exposed to his pulpit skills or his intuition in business, I ‘m aware of how much more I need to learn.

This year we have celebrated the launch and development of Acts29tv, which has revolutionized ministry on the web. This concept is a creation from the ministry and business genius of Wendell Hutchins. I was privileged to be a small part of the idea that has become such an awesome platform for New Testament ministries worldwide. It would not have even launched, much less succeeded without the direction and oversight of Pastor Hutchins and his awesome COC team.

In addition, we are entering into our second year as a coalition of creative thinkers and collaborators for end-time harvest in New Church Order. Time has flown by as many have launched new ministries, transitioned from old paradigms and denominations to new life and inspiration. This entire concept of fellowship without control and the web-based network has been a labor of love and passion for Wendell Hutchins. The Church of Champions has sacrificed innumerable hours of time and tens of thousands of dollars in investing into the technology such an undertaking has demanded. The COC staff has proven that one can maintain an apostolic identity while pursuing excellence and relevancy!

 As for me, personally the greatest highlight of my year was my April trip to Uganda where we ordained over 40 pastors into NCO East Africa. We also completed a local Church Building for Pastor Judah Ntsibatzi as well as paying the school tuition for 50 children. As well, we left two mobile Bible Schools in Africa, all of which was funded by Pastor Hutchins and Church Of Champions. I will always be grateful for their love and trust in our ministry to allow us to go as their Ambassador.

These are only a few of the reasons I am grateful for the life and ministry of Wendell Hutchins. I did not ask his permission to write this article because I am well aware of his hesitation to focus much attention upon himself. So, will you join with me the next few days by expressing your love and thanks to our friend, brother, and co-laborer, Dr. Wendell Hutchins?

Thank You

Jonathan Suber

Last update: Wednesday, 12 December 2007

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