Kingdom Builders

By Doug Rhind

What is a kingdom builder? Maybe your first thoughts drift towards the names of those who walked, traveled, talked and lived with Jesus. Peter, John, Andrew, and James are just a few of those that belonged to the illustrious group known as Jesus’ disciples. Without a doubt they were kingdom builders. However, being a kingdom builder is not just for a select group of men. Following the death, resurrection and ascension of Jesus, He promised that His Spirit would be poured on all people, regardless of gender, race, class, age, social status and all would be empowered to be His witnesses to the far reaches of the world.

Philip, was a kingdom builder. We first encounter Philip when he was chosen to be a deacon to oversee the distribution of resources to the poor (Acts 6:5). His name appears again on his travels to Samaria where he is preaching the good news of Jesus (Acts 8:4-13). Another encounter takes place on the road connecting Gaza to Jerusalem where Philip is explaining the gospel to an Ethiopian dignitary (Acts 8:26-39). Over the course of his lifetime, this ordinary man, is used by God in extraordinary ways, all in the course of his everyday activities.

That’s precisely what a kingdom builder is: ordinary people, being used by God in extraordinary ways, in the course of their everyday activities.

This weekend we are thrilled to have Peter & Patricia DeWit join us at PORTICO. They are part of PORTICO’s Kingdom Builders mission partners. The DeWits responded to God’s call to share their lives and the good news of Jesus with the people living in Paris, France and the surrounding region. Their story is compelling and their experiences are inspiring. When you hear what God is doing through Peter & Patricia, it’s going to ignite a new passion within you to live your life everyday as one of God’s kingdom builders. Together, we can change the world, one life at a time!