{"id":2466,"date":"2024-03-24T20:31:00","date_gmt":"2024-03-24T12:31:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.nemmadventist.org\/?p=2466"},"modified":"2024-03-23T22:33:15","modified_gmt":"2024-03-23T14:33:15","slug":"northeastern-mindanao-mission-nemm-elevates-discipleship-structure-with-focus-on-care-groups","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.nemmadventist.org\/?p=2466","title":{"rendered":"Northeastern Mindanao Mission (NEMM) Elevates Discipleship Structure with Focus on Care Groups"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nemmadventist.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AMC04158.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nemmadventist.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AMC04158-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2479\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.nemmadventist.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AMC04158-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, http:\/\/www.nemmadventist.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AMC04158-300x169.jpeg 300w, http:\/\/www.nemmadventist.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AMC04158-768x432.jpeg 768w, http:\/\/www.nemmadventist.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AMC04158-1536x864.jpeg 1536w, http:\/\/www.nemmadventist.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AMC04158.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Butuan City, Philippines \u2014<\/strong>\u00a0In a groundbreaking move aimed at fortifying their discipleship framework, district pastors within the Northeastern Mindanao Mission (NEMM) have embarked on a transformative journey by placing a renewed emphasis on Care Groups. This strategic initiative represents a significant evolution in NEMM\u2019s systematic discipleship program, which first took root in 2016, from mission-wide efforts to the local church level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Deeper Commitment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After an exhaustive review process spanning nearly a decade\u2014from 2016 to 2024\u2014it became evident that while the existing discipleship cycle at the departmental level was functional, a more profound impact was necessary. The forthcoming phase of implementation, slated for 2024, zeroes in on optimizing the role of Care Groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pr. Max Dante B. Obbus, the executive secretary of the Southwestern Philippines Union Conference (SWPUC), lent his expertise during a recent seminar attended by all 22 district pastors, Pr. Obbus underscored the crucial role of Care Groups within the discipleship program. He emphasized their organizational structure and functionality within and outside the church, supervised by the&nbsp;<strong>Power of 70<\/strong>\u2014the core group within the discipleship cycle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Bright Future<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As NEMM continues to elevate its discipleship journey, the focus on Care Groups promises to deepen integration, foster community, and empower every member to become a vibrant disciple-maker. Stay tuned for further developments to a transformative spiritual growth and impact path.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Butuan City, Philippines \u2014\u00a0In a groundbreaking move aimed at fortifying their discipleship framework, district pastors within the Northeastern Mindanao Mission (NEMM) have embarked on a transformative journey by placing a renewed emphasis on Care Groups. 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