The Church of Christ in Nations COCIN, has commissioned 17 of her pastors’ for mission work to South-South and South-East regions of Nigeria.
The commissioning took place at the COCIN Community Mission, CCM office in Vwang, Jos South local government area of Plateau State on Tuesday.
Commissioning the pastors’, President of the Church, Rev. Dr. Amos Mohzo saluted their courage and thanked them on behalf of the Church for responding to go to the places he described as unique mission fields.
Reading from the book of Matthew 28:19-20, the spiritual leader of the Church reminded the missionary Pastors of the commandment and the great Commission which is the foundation of Christianity. He noted that the fields are ripe but the labourers are few.
Rev. Dr. Mohzo pointed that their work is to preach and share the gospel of Christ with those that have not heard the gospel or have backslidden.
He assured them of the Church support through prayers and any other way the Church can to encourage and support them.
He said they have been chosen to make discipleship over there and establish local church centers and local church councils among the indigenes within four years.
The President warned them against indulging in any business or act that will distract them from their primary assignment. He urged them to be bold and courageous to preach the undiluted gospel of salvation, as anything short of that will be against them and their callings.
He said they are going there to meet people with different cultures hence, they must rely on God to help them succeed in their mandate of mission, evangelism and discipleship. He urged their wives to be supportive and never to discourage their husbands or be their stumbling blocks.
Earlier in a welcome address, the COCIN vice president, thanked God for giving the church Pastors to do His work as he read Isaiah 6:8. He assured that the Lord will bless them for availing themselves.
