A PLACE CALLED "BEYOND" TO MAKE AN IMPACT

Deuteronomy 6:23 CSB “but he brought us from there in order to lead us in and give us the land that he swore to our ancestors.”

“Separation is Required”, that was the name of the October 2022 message given by Apostle Michael James. It was intended as a message detailing why believers should not celebrate Halloween. However, it was really an activation in the spirit realm meant to shift a remnant of people into the truth of God's word that would change their lives forever, moving them to a place beyond what they knew, beyond what was comfortable, beyond what was familiar.

On March 26, 2023, this remnant of believers met in the home of Bro. Don & Sis. Gwen Wilson for a Prayer & Praise Gathering. With a message of determination, boldness and truth delivered by Apostle Michael James, the clarity of the assignment was realized by everyone present and a desire was stirred to move into a Place Called Beyond, knowing the separation was necessary and required.

Plans were discussed to form a church that would preach and teach God's truth, the relevance of God's set time, and operate as a healing and deliverance center with a focus on men and youth. This church would not compromise the Word of God and would not allow the traditions of men to make the word of God of no effect in the lives of its members and it mission of advancing the Kingdom of God in the earth. The members were so intent on living their lives in alignment with the word of God, they stopped calling themselves members and begin referring to themselves as “citizens".

The ministry began to meet virtually each week, utilizing technology to create a virtual worship environment where the presence of God could be experienced by all who joined the services. By divine inspiration, Holy Spirit revealed the name of the church to Lady Tanya James as He gave Apostle James the territory location the ministry would occupy and impact.

On April 21, 2023, The Kingdom Impact Church of Tucker, GA was formally established and incorporated as a 508(c)(1)(a) non-profit religious organization. Under the leadership of Apostle James, a board of directors was established, by-laws created, and an executive board seated with Elder Vanessa Gilbert serving as COO, Sis. Lisa Washington serving as CFO, Elder Kevin Reddick serving as CMO, and Elder Susan Washington serving as Director of Worship & Arts. On June 4, 2023, the church held an amazing outdoor worship in the park experience that set in motion the affirmation of the ministry with approximately 30 citizens affirming their Kingdom Impact Church citizenship with Apostle Michael James as the ministry's founder. It also during this time Sis. Latonya Massey, a guest attending the service, heard the word of truth and accepted the invitation to become a citizen of the new Kingdom Impact Church ministry, thus becoming its first citizen to be received by invitation.

During its first year, The Kingdom Impact Church has been blessed and anointed by God in ways that are truly amazing. The establishment of 18 ministry teams; virtual worship service, Facebook Live empowerment sessions each Wednesday, Citizen Empowerment Sessions designed to equip the citizen/saints for the work of ministry; Kingdom Impact institute Sunday Sessions, Leadership Development Sessions, Intercessory Prayer Summit, Virtual Prayer Shut-In, and our Praise in the Park evangelistic outreach. In April, the ministry held its first ordination and affirmation of elders’ service. The ministry hosted a Faith & Civic Gathering bringing the faith and civic leaders of Tucker together in a collaborative effort to discuss issues that

affect the citizens of Tucker, GA. The Kingdom Impact Church has also formed partnerships with Access Resource Center of Dekalb County, collecting and donating hundreds of pounds of non-perishable food items for their food pantry as they serve over 600 families per month and with Omega Support Services, helping the organization feed hundreds of seniors and veterans, and providing toys and other gift items to families during the Christmas season.

The messages and teachings sent by God and delivered through Apostle James have reach beyond the local territory of Tucker, Ga, extending around the world, touching and affecting believers as far away as India, Zimbabwe, South Africa and Kissi, Kenya where the ministry is in the process of donating 50-bibles to Pastor Amos Ogendi of Christ is Hand Orphanage.

“We are more than a church, we are a movement”, is more than a cleaver cliche, it is the mindset of this ministry as it founded and functions on the foundation of God’s word and provides enrichment, encouragement, training, gift activation and support to our citizens and all who have a desire for truth, this being done without a floor, walls or roof of its own, YET! The Kingdom Impact Church understands the true work of advancing the kingdom is not confined to a sanctuary building but must be focused on building the sanctuary in the heart of the people through the spreading of God’s word of truth according to and in alignment with God’s set time.

With so much done and accomplished in its first year, The Kingdom the Impact Church understands there is still much more to do. We understand truth must be preached, healing and deliverance must become an everyday occurrence, the tearing down of needless traditions and religious rituals, walking, talking and being the love of Christ in the earth must be our unified response, that will release the supernatural power of Holy Spirit, the most important person in the earth and change the hearts and minds of men, forever.

We are The Kingdom Impact Church of Tucker, GA, a healing and deliverance center going to a place called beyond to make an impact because separation was and still is required.