A Journey began on February 2004 that brought a group of African American Pastor’s and Leaders in unity and fellowship with the Pastors and Leaders of Kenya.
It was a Vision that now brings a group of Pastors and Leaders together in February that share their faith and commitment to expand the gospel of Jesus Christ and also expand the Kingdom. This group came under the banner of the Maryland Mission Team. It was in 2004 when Reverend Noland Henson and Pastor George Diang’a brought about 70 Leaders together. Today, the Conference has drawn hundreds of Pastors and Leaders annually. They also brought 100 women together to fellowship and share their resources for the kingdom of God.
Bishop Larry Lee Thomas, Sr., Reverend Noland Henson, Bishop Antonio Palmer, Apostle Matthew Evans, Pastor Steve Harris and many others are coming to proclaim this year that we will walk in the authority that have been assigned into our hands, as we build on a strong biblical foundation and unity in the body of Christ. Two Thousand and Twelve represent a year of Apostolic Authority. To be apostolic is to be sent. We have been sent to Empower, to Equip and to Establish the Kenyan Pastors and Leaders and to build a strong delegation from the regions, such as Tanzania, Uganda, Southern Sudan, Rwanda, Burundi, Congo, Zambia and other nations of Africa.
The Maryland Mission Team is committed to carrying out the Great Commission: To go into the entire world to preach and teach. In Matthews 10:1-2, when He called His disciples to Him, He gave the power over unclean spirits to cast them out and to heal all kinds of diseases using the authority of the Word is the foundation of all believers.
It is our time to take the authority for He has given us dominion. The same authority that was given to us by God as He spake to Adam is the same authority satan desires to take from us has now been restored and given back through the power and blood of Jesus Christ.
Why a biblical foundation: The church has been caught up in a lot of schisms. We have moved from the foundation of preaching the gospel and now are trying to build our churches on lies, deceit and gimmicks.
But Jesus declared upon this rock I will build my church and the gates of hell cannot prevail against it. We need a word from the Lord. We need pastors to walk in the spirit and not fulfill the lust of the flesh. It is time for unity in the body of Christ.
In this year 2012 something great is happening in Kenya and the United States. This year we both will have elections. Prayerfully President Barack Obama will be reelected. Prayerfully the people of Kenya will elect a President. This time let not the Spirit of Tribalism lift its head and cause disruption to flow. The Church, the Pastors and Leaders can make a difference. Let us be united, endeavoring to keep the unity in the bond of peace, according to Ephesians 4:3.
When African Americans come to Kenya, the Motherland, there is a feeling that the Joseph that was sold in slavery has now come home. We are your brothers and sisters who have come to share our faith so that the manifested glory of God will descend upon us and we can be filled with the glory of God.
In John 17, Jesus declared I have finished my assignment and wanted God to glorify the Son. Moses declared to God, show me your glory.
The Manifest Glory Conference is a place that you will want to be, come and learn how to network, how to build capacity, how to build relations and show that the vision can be shared.
God has allowed some great fellowships to be established. I just want to thank God for Bishop Martin Phiri and Harvest International in Embakasi.
Many other relations have been established and they are working. Reverend Henson and Pastor Wycliffe Otieno, Living Water Worship Center and Pastor Duncan Miano, Bishop Antonio Palmer and Pastors Titus Kyalo & Edward Ndumbu, Evangelist Mary Hughee and the Romen Mission.
God has moved us from Impact to Manifest Glory.
This year women will be lead by Evangelist Mary Hughee, Pastor Kashanns Holland, Anita Weaver and Lisa Dozier. Let the nations come together, let us meet and show His manifested glory.
(Full story in Miracle Magazine, January issue. Don't miss your copy!)
Your Servant
Bishop Larry Lee Thomas, Sr., D. D.
Maryland Mission
