A. Subtle Warfare

Focus: Exposing and overcoming subtle tactics that threaten unity, love, trust, and spiritual growth within the church.

1. Hidden Agendas and the Schemes of the Enemy

• Exposure and alertness to hidden agendas and deceptive influences.

• Discernment concerning strategies designed to disrupt relationships-marital, friendships, family.

• Co-labor together with divine protection against manipulation, confusion, and division.

• Let the truth override all lies and deception latched to the hearts of every serve leader

Scripture: 

1 Peter 5:8-9 (CSB)

8 Be sober-minded, be alert. Your adversary the devil is prowling around like a roaring lion, looking for anyone he can devour. 9 Resist him, firm in the faith, knowing that the same kind of sufferings are being experienced by your fellow believers throughout the world. 

2. Offense and Unforgiveness

• Removal of bitterness, resentment, and unresolved offense.

• Healing of relationships damaged by disagreements.

• Refusal to allow anger to believe the worst about people

• Hearts softened towards forgiveness, humility, and reconciliation.

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26–27 (CSB)

26 Be angry and do not sin.[a] Don’t let the sun go down on your anger, 27 and don’t give the devil an opportunity. 

3. Gossip and Slander

• Elimination of gossip, slander, and destructive conversations.

• Protection against speculation and assumptions.

• Commitment to speaking words that build up rather than tear down.

• Refusal to participate in conversations that damage.

Scripture: Proverbs 16:28 (CSB)

A contrary person spreads conflict, and a gossip separates close friends. 

B. Addressing the Small Foxes

Focus: Identifying seemingly insignificant attitudes, behaviors, and unresolved issues that can damage church unity.

1. Compromises

• Exposure of overlooked behaviors that create division.

• Correction of careless attitudes and unhealthy habits.

• Accountability for behaviors that weaken relationships and grieve the Spirit of God.

Scripture: Song of Songs 2:15 (CSB)

15 Take us the foxes, the little foxes, that spoil the vines: for our vines have tender grapes. 

2. Pride and Self-Importance

• Removal of pride, selfish ambition, and self-promotion.

• Development of humility and consideration for others.

• Elimination of the need for recognition and position.

• Commitment to valuing others above personal interests.

Scripture: Philippians 2:3–4 (CSB)

Scripture focus: Reject selfish ambition, practice humility, and consider the interests of others.

3. Unhealthy Competition

• Elimination of comparison, jealousy, and envy.

• Rejection of competition between ministries and leaders.

• Celebration of the gifts and accomplishments of others.

• Recognition that every member has a valuable role in the Body.

Scripture: Galatians 5:26 (CSB)

Scripture focus: Do not become conceited, provoke one another, or envy one another.

4. Consistency in Love

• Demonstration of patience and kindness in every interaction

• Removal of envy, entitlement, arrogance, and self-centeredness.

• Commitment to loving others beyond personal preferences.

• Consistency in demonstrating Christlike love inside and outside the church.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4–7 (CSB)

4 Love is patient, love is kind. Love does not envy, is not boastful, is not arrogant, 5 is not rude, is not self-seeking, is not irritable, and does not keep a record of wrongs. 6 Love finds no joy in unrighteousness but rejoices in the truth. 7 It bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. 

C. No Divisions, only Unity

Focus: Protecting the church from factions, disagreements, competing interests, and relational separation.

1. Factions and Division

• Elimination of competing departments & leaders-build each other up and thrive if collaboration

• Unity in mind, judgment, and spiritual direction that aligns with Heal House mission & vision

• Rejection of divisive attitudes and behaviors that provoke feelings of inadequacy 

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10 (CSB)

10 Now I urge you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree in what you say, that there be no divisions among you, and that you be united with the same understanding and the same conviction. 

2. Reconciliation

• Restoration of damaged relationships.

• Humility to acknowledge wrongdoing.

• Willingness to forgive and extend grace.

• Removal of resentment and unresolved conflict.

Scripture: Colossians 3:13 (CSB)

13 bearing with one another and forgiving one another if anyone has a grievance against another. Just as the Lord has forgiven you, so you are also to forgive. 

Focus: Unity among churches, community leaders, families, neighborhoods, and residents.

1. Unity Among Local Churches

• Elimination of denominational competition and territorialism.

• Collaboration among pastors and ministry leaders.

• Recognizing our shared assignment to advance God's Kingdom.

• Unity in proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Scripture: Matthew 5:14 (CSB)

You are the light of the world. A city situated on a hill cannot be hidden. 

2. Peace Throughout Our City

• Reduction of violence, hostility, and community division.

• Restoration of peace within neighborhoods.

• Increased compassion and consideration among residents.

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:7 (CSB)

7 Pursue the well-being[a] of the city I have deported you to. Pray to the Lord on its behalf, for when it thrives, you will thrive.

3. Unity Among Community Leaders

• Collaboration among pastors, elected officials, educators, and community leaders.

• Removal of personal agendas and unhealthy competition.

• Integrity and accountability in leadership.

• Shared and balanced commitment to the well-being of the community.

Scripture: Psalm 133:1 (CSB)

How delightfully good when brothers live together in harmony!

Focus: National unity, righteous leadership, healing, reconciliation, and a return to biblical principles.

1. National Healing and Unity

• Humility and repentance among God's people.

• Healing from division and hostility.

• National repentance and spiritual restoration to the foot of the cross.

• Recognition of God's authority over the nation.

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14 (CSB)

14 If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land. 

2. Division and Hostility

• Elimination of hatred, hostility, and destructive rhetoric.

• Healing of racial, cultural, and political divisions.

• Restoration of respectful communication.

• Commitment to truth, righteousness, and peace.

Scripture: Mark 3:24–25 (CSB)

24 If a kingdom is divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand. 25 If a house is divided against itself, that house cannot stand. 

3. Government and National Leaders

• Wisdom and discernment among national leaders.

• Integrity and accountability in government.

• Removal of corruption and selfish ambition.

• Righteous decision-making and wise counsel be established

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1–2 (CSB)

2 First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for everyone, 2 for kings and all those who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity. 

4. The Nation Turning Toward God

• Salvation be widespread to every compromising faith that disputes scripture

• Restoration of reverence for God.

• Rejection of idolatry and wickedness.

• Establishment of righteousness and biblical values.

Scripture: Psalm 33:12 (CSB)

Happy is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people he has chosen to be his own possession! 

Focus: Global Church unity, faithfulness to Christ, advancement of the Gospel, and standing together despite cultural, geographical, and denominational differences.

1. Global Church Unity

• Unity across nations, cultures, languages, and denominations.

• Confrontation of every mixture of beliefs and practices that do not align with Scripture

• Unity among every race and gender

• Collaboration among ministries and Christian organizations.

• Elimination of competition within the global Church.

• Commitment to evangelism and discipleship.

• Shared commitment to the advancement of God's Kingdom.

Scripture: Ephesians 4:4–6 (CSB)

4 There is one body and one Spirit—just as you were called to one hope[a] at your calling— 5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism, 6 one God and Father of all, who is above all and through all and in all. 

2. Believers Facing Persecution

• Protection of believers experiencing persecution.

• Strength and endurance for those imprisoned or mistreated for their faith in Christ Jesus.

• Support for persecuted churches and Christian communities enduring financial hardship, mistreatment, and targeted sufferings 

• Protection to missionaries 

Scripture: Hebrews 13:3 (CSB)

3 Remember those in prison, as though you were in prison with them, and the mistreated,[a] as though you yourselves were suffering bodily.[b] 

3. The Church Demonstrating Christ to the World

• Visible evidence of Christlike love among believers.

• Unity that reflects the relationship between Jesus and the Father.

• Relationships characterized by forgiveness, humility, and compassion.

• A global Church that serves as a testimony of God's love.

Scripture: John 17:23 (CSB)

23 I am in them and you are in me, so that they may be made completely one, that the world may know you have sent me and have loved them as you have loved me. 

• We will not allow offense to divide us.

• We will not allow pride to separate us.

• We will not allow competition to distract us.

• We will not allow gossip and slander to damage relationships.

• We will not allow hidden agendas to interfere with God's purpose.

• We will pursue peace, humility, forgiveness, and love.

• We will protect the unity of the Spirit.

• We will stand together for the advancement of the Gospel.

• We will defend unity.