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Author Topic: Apostle Walter Hanchell, President of "Great Commission Ministries Int."  (Read 9130 times)
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« on: December 31, 2008, 03:01:27 pm »

Looks like there's another GC sound-alike group out there.. Great Commission Ministries International:

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Apostle Walter S. Hanchell, President of Great Commission Ministries international, recently completed a successful mission trip to Kenya, Bangladesh, and India.

Over the years, Apostle Hanchell has led missions to every inhabited island in the Bahamas, spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ.

He has ministered throughout the Caribbean, Africa and Asia and planted churches and ministries in nations around the world.

Great Commission Ministries International, founded in 1987 by Apostle Hanchell, presently oversees 118 churches, seven schools, shelters, orphanages and feeding centres. The ministry trains and equips believers for the foreign mission field through Great Commission School of Evangelism and Missions and has a goal to train and commission 10 full-time missionaries over the next five years.

During his most recent trip, Apostle Hanchell preached in numerous churches and villages. He also conducted Pastors seminars in Kenya and Bangladesh and was invited by the Methodist church in India to conduct a regional marriage conference next year.

Apostle Hanchell, along with his wife, Evangelist Minalee Hanchell and a delegation have been travelling to African and Asian countries for a number of years. It is their desire to reach out to more nations as the Lord opens the doors and make the provision.

"It is expedient that the church get a global vision for souls and ministry," said Apostle Hanchell. "Many signs that we see point to the fact that we are indeed living in the last days. Lawlessness, wars, famines, violence, greed, hatred and the rise of so many false prophets in our world is proof that time is running out. The church must become proactive and militant. We must redeem the time for the days are evil. It is time for the church to get back on course. We must go back to basics. Too much emphasis is placed on getting people to come to our buildings and cathedrals."

He noted that Jesus did the majority of his ministry away from the synagogues as he ministered in the street, homes and villages. Hesaid church leaders and members must go out into the community where they will see and feel the hurt, pain and suffering of the people.

Great Commission Ministries International is financed through public donations and various fundraising events.

Posted: Thursday October 2, 2003   

© 2003 The Nassau Guardian
http://www.thenassauguardian.com/religion/312430310773009.php
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« Reply #1 on: December 31, 2008, 09:59:17 pm »

Funny how he misuses the same terms that GC does; there are literally [tens of?] thousands of people claiming to be apostles today...despite that Paul said he was the "last of all". "Apostle" can be used other than in the NT sense of Christ's, but just not in a church setting (or in English). Notice how the details given are "our good works, our good works", and the plea to "get militant" is also used unlike the meaning historically denoted by that term (ahem, church militant...against the false pastors and teachers).

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"It is expedient that the church get a global vision for souls and ministry"

 I wonder when the true Church ever lost sight of such things?

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"The church must become proactive and militant. We must redeem the time for the days are evil. It is time for the church to get back on course. We must go back to basics."

Or that it ever stopped abiding in Christ?

This guy reeks of false propheteerism. Notice he sets-up his organization like a worldly one (president?), which likely tells us he's unaccountable to anyone; I wonder what his doctrine is.

It also appears to be the same canards (tactics) that are very popular these days, to make hearers feel like things are really urgent,  "quick...it's urgent...DO SOMETHING", which typically results in a preacher passing unexamined, along with his followers; if people are occupied with something they're unlikely to examine it.
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« Reply #2 on: August 03, 2009, 10:47:53 am »

We are called on to check all things. This is a report on the work of Great Commission Ministries in the Bahamas which is not associated with GCM/GCAC churches.

Great Commission Ministries in the Bahamas Great Commission Ministries International (GCMI) is a non-profit, non-government organization, which was founded in Nassau, Bahamas in 1987 in order to assist poor, needy and homeless persons. GCMI operates shelters for homeless persons, feeding centers, food banks, orphanages, and drug rehabilitation programs. The ministry has expanded to parts of Africa, Asia and the Caribbean. National offices have been established in Bangladesh, Kenya and India.

The Ministry is also committed to assisting disaster and fire relief victims and have already supported thousands of victims. We are focused on defending the rights of the poor around the world and providing resources for children, ex-convicts and substance abusers

Great Commission Ministries was founded by its president Rev. Walter S. Hanchell and is managed by a board of directors. The ministry has 32 full-time staff members and a good number of faithful volunteers who assist in the daily operation. Funding for this vital world-wide ministry is provided by donations, fundraising and grants.

Press Release
 

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 DPM calls on Bahamians to show
greater respect for self and others

 
 Bahamas Information Services
 
 09/05/2006

 

NASSAU, The Bahamas --- Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security the Hon. Cynthia Pratt said Bahamians must return to the days when respect for self, each other, neighbours, community and country were the order
of the day.

Mrs. Pratt said adult Bahamians must lead the way by setting proper examples in their own lives for their children and others to follow. The Deputy Prime Minister called on Bahamians to “place special emphasis on our children even if they are not our own” so as to make The Bahamas a better place.

“That’s what made us a unique people because we instilled in our children respect for self, others and community,” said the Deputy Prime Minister. “Even if a child did not know his or her ABCs, that child knew ‘Good morning, Good evening, excuse me, thank you, please.’ You said that over and over again.

“It didn’t do anything to harm us but instead made us a better nation and a better people,” Mrs. Pratt added.

Deputy Prime Minister Pratt’s comments came during a tour of the Greater Commission Ministries on Wulff Road. Mrs. Pratt said there was a time in The Bahamas when Bahamians helped each other without expecting anything in return. She said this was a time when Bahamians were truly their brother’s keeper.

“We didn’t worry so much about the material things and we shared whatever it is we had,” said Mrs. Pratt. “If we are to be our brother’s keeper, we must show each other love. We must show that we care.”

Deputy Prime Minister Pratt said The Bahamas was able to establish itself as a leader in regional tourism, bringing millions of visitors to its shores, because of the “respectful nature” Bahamians exhibited for self and others.

She said the country’s citizens must realize that they play a primary role in the success of the tourism economy in particular, and the overall economy in general, and that the successes that have been and will be achieved will only continue if respect for self, others, community and country is practiced on a daily basis.

“It’s up to us, the people, to sell this country to our visitors,” Mrs. Pratt said. “People keep coming back to The Bahamas because of who we are and how welcome we make them feel in our country.”

Deputy Prime Minister Pratt said adults cannot continue to use the old adage “Do as I say and not as I do” because it is wrong to do so. She said children ought to have positive examples which they can follow. Mrs. Pratt said children ought to be able to learn something positive from both the actions and verbal communications of adults.

“As parents and guardians, we must be concerned about our children having the proper manners and respect for themselves and each other as they grow and develop,” the Deputy Prime Minister said.

“My mother had a saying that manners and respect will take you through the world. I never understood what that meant until I was an adult myself. But when you have manners and respect, people will go that extra mile to help you. Doors that may have otherwise been closed to a person will open because of the respect one may have for themselves and others,” Mrs. Pratt added.

Mrs. Pratt applauded Great Commission Ministries and Apostle Walter Hanchell for the work they have done and continue to do in the community. Deputy Prime Minister Pratt said Bahamians from all walks of life should follow the example set by Great Commission Ministries.

“They are here trying to restore lives so that the affected will know that people still care about them,” said Mrs. Pratt. “When people come here, they know that a helping hand is there. When people get help, they can help others. That’s the message. I help you so that you can help someone else.”
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« Reply #3 on: August 12, 2009, 08:32:58 am »

We are called on to check all things. This is a report on the work of Great Commission Ministries in the Bahamas which is not associated with GCM/GCAC churches.

Thanks for clarifying that.. I thought I did so in the first post when I said:
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