Rock International Tribe

I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, that all
of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. May they
also be in us so that the world may believe that you have sent me. I have
given them the glory that you gave me, that they may be one as we are one. I
in them and you in me. May they be brought to complete unity to let the
world know that you sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me.
Jesus Christ (John 17: 20-23)

Daniel Fast 2012: Day 21 (Last Day)

Dear Family In Christ,

Today is the last day of our Daniel Fast. Janet and I have so enjoyed the
benefits of this healthy diet along with a “fasted lifestyle” that we plan
to continue a modified Daniel Fast. We are sensing an increase of fiery zeal
for God, a deeper love for people, and more passion to advance Christ’s
kingdom in the nations. There is a renewed faith that God is revitalizing
and reforming His church, so the church can be an agent of transforming
cities, regions, and even nations. The most important beneficiaries of this
move of God’s Spirit will be children, the poor, and unreached people. To
God be the glory!

The two great themes of the Bible are covenant (relational unity through
God’s love) and kingdom_(the dominion of God’s rule on earth). Another way
to summarize the core values of God is relational love and
responsibility, or intimacy and impact, or being and doing. When we
live in covenantal relationships and accept responsibility to reclaim
Christ’s kingdom on earth, we are fulfilling the highest purpose in God’s
heart - bringing Him glory.

Becoming a disciple of Christ involves communing with and following Him, so
that we progressively become more like Him and do what He did. Of course,
this is a supernatural journey that requires three essentials: 1. The Word
of God, 2. The Spirit of God, 3. The Family of God. We encourage the forming
of small Missional Kingdom Families (5-15 people) which help each person
follow Christ and fulfill their callings. Within each Missional Kingdom
Family, we form gender specific groups of 2-5 people that are even more
intentional about Discipleship, Nurture, and Accountability. We call
these DNA Groups. The reason the DNA Groups are gender specific (men with
men, women with women) is to help foster deep, transparent, and honest
communication in every area of life. When these DNA Groups meet, two
questions are asked of each person. What are you hearing from God’s Word and
Spirit? How are you going to apply what you heard? The two questions are
asked around the two core values, relationships and responsibilities. So a
question might go something like this, “What is God saying to you about your
relationships (marriage, family, co-workers, neighbors, church family, etc)?
How are you going to obey God’s Word to you with these people?

How about getting into a DNA Group as a way of continuing the impact of this
year’s Daniel Fast? If you have any questions about DNA Groups or Missional
Kingdom Families, please don’t hesitate to send me an email.

Finally, our spiritual family places a high value on prayer. We would like
to continue serving you by lifting you up in prayer on a regular basis. To
get on our prayer list, just send us your prayer request, name, email
address, and phone number. You can send us the prayer request through the
U.S. Postal Service at the address below. Or, you can email the request to
timjohns@rocktribe.com .

We love and appreciate you all so very much. May 2012 be your best year ever
as you reclaim Christ’s kingdom.

With Father’s Affection,

Tim Johns

Pictured above: Jason & Sarah Johns (with their son Kaden, daughter Elise,
and soon-to-be-born daughter Hope)
Alissa Johns Meyer (with son Judah and pregnant with baby girl) Brock,
Alissa’s husband, is not pictured here. He is back in New Orleans working.
Tim & Janet Johns

Rock Tribe - An international spiritual family called to reclaim Christ’s
kingdom by serving as a catalyst to help revitalize and reform the church,
plant new churches, and transform cities for the glory of God.

Rock Tribe Intl
PO Box 472
Fort Collins, CO 80522