activities · 16
what they do
direct service · 3
- Conducts international presentations and outreachTravels abroad to present on behalf of NATIONStrategy, promoting its vision and framework internationally.
- International PresenterTravels abroad as a presenter for NATIONStrategy.
- International speaking and presentation Leadership Mobilization for Cultural TransformationRepresents NATION Strategy internationally through presentations aimed at engaging faith communities and leadership in national and cultural transformation.
research · 3
- Author research publications on faith and cultural transformation Christian Literature Publishing & DistributionProduces scholarly work on faith and cultural engagement, including the co-authored book "Redefining Rhema" published in 2017.
- Authored research-based publications on faith and cultural engagement Christian Literature Publishing & DistributionCo-authored the 2017 book "Redefining Rhema," contributing research and theological reflection on faith, language, and cultural transformation.
- Book Authorship Christian Literature Publishing & DistributionCo-authored the book "Redefining Rhema" published in 2017.
capacity building · 10
- Behavior Transformation Seminar Series Leadership & Team Development WorkshopsDelivers a three-part seminar series focused on behavior transformation.
- Church and Leadership Engagement Seminars Christian Leadership Network DevelopmentEngages churches and church leadership through seminars to transform their perspective on community, city, and nation, and to embrace transformative change. These seminars can be tailored from one to sixteen sessions.
- Deliver tailored seminars for churches and Christian organizations Discipleship & Leadership Training ProgramsOffers customizable seminar programs ranging from one to sixteen sessions, designed to equip churches and Christian businesses to engage contemporary culture and pursue transformative change in their communities.
- Delivers tailored seminars to churches and Christian organizations Discipleship & Leadership Training ProgramsOffers customizable seminar programs ranging from one to sixteen sessions, designed to equip churches and Christian businesses to engage contemporary culture and pursue transformative change in their communities.
- Engage church leadership in community and national transformation Leadership Mobilization for Cultural TransformationWorks directly with churches and their leaders to shift perspectives on community, city, and national impact, fostering a vision for spiritual and societal change.
- Momentum Seminars Discipleship & Leadership Training ProgramsProvides a two to three session seminar focused on the concept of momentum in spiritual and business contexts.
- Provide faith-integrated education through university-level courses Discipleship & Leadership Training ProgramsDelivers a university-level class titled "Ministry in the Marketplace" as part of the Made for Monday program, integrating faith with professional life.
- Provides faith-integrated education through university-level programming Discipleship & Leadership Training ProgramsOffers a university-level class titled "Ministry in the Marketplace" as part of the Made for Monday program, integrating faith with professional and business life.
- Seminars on Navigating Contemporary Culture Discipleship & Leadership Training ProgramsConducts two to four session seminars aimed at equipping churches and Christian businesses to navigate contemporary culture.
- University-Level "Ministry in the Marketplace" Class Discipleship & Leadership Training ProgramsOffers a university-level class titled "Ministry in the Marketplace" as part of the Made for Monday program.
strategies · 16
how they think
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- Collaborative Problem-Solving and Strategic Alliances collaborative_problem_solvingNATION STRATEGY acts as 'Solutionaires' by fostering collaborative partnerships among churches, community leaders, and business leaders to address and solve community and organizational development problems. This approach extends to forming strategic alliances across various sectors (church, business, government, education, media) to unleash community potential and promote community-driven solutions.
- Community Transformation through Faith-Based Empowerment and Strategic Alliances community_transformation_through_revelation_and_strategyNATION STRATEGY aims to achieve community transformation and upliftment by empowering individuals, churches, and community leaders to fulfill their God-given purpose. This is accomplished through a combination of faith-based guidance, strategic alliances with various community sectors (church, business, government, education, media), and a problem-solving approach that fosters collaborative solutions from within the community.
- Community-Centric Church Growth and Adaptability community-centric_church_growthNATION STRATEGY guides pastors and church leaders to grow their churches by focusing on community needs and engagement. This involves promoting a community-centric church model that identifies and addresses local needs, while also advocating for adaptability to changing cultural seasons rather than resisting them.
- Community-Centric Church and Future-Oriented Development community-centric_church_modelBuilds churches around community needs while promoting long-term vision, integrity, and divine guidance in decision-making to align personal and communal direction with future potential.
- Empowerment and Mentorship for Leadership Development empowerment_and_mentorshipNATION STRATEGY focuses on empowering individuals and leaders within churches and communities to fulfill their potential. This is achieved through discipleship, mentoring, coaching, and equipping, emphasizing leading by example and envisioning current church leaders as future community leaders, thereby fostering societal transformation.
- Empowerment-Centered Community Transformation empowerment-based_transformationFocuses on empowering individuals, churches, and communities to fulfill their God-designed purpose through strategic guidance, mentorship, and leadership development rather than imposing external models.
- Faith-Based Community Ministry and Incarnational Engagement faith_based_ministryEngages communities through local church ministries and direct, values-driven presence, redefining spiritual impact by embedding faith practices in everyday community life without compromise.
- Faith-Based Community Transformation and Upliftment faith-based_community_transformationNATION STRATEGY believes in achieving community transformation and upliftment by applying faith-based principles, revelation, and strategic planning. This involves empowering church and community leaders to guide people towards their God-given purpose, fostering incarnational engagement where the church directly serves the community, and emphasizing guidance from God for problem-solving and navigating challenges.
- Incarnational Engagement and Adaptability for Church Relevance incarnational_engagementThe organization advocates for churches to redefine God to the community through direct, incarnational engagement, without compromising their core beliefs. This approach emphasizes adaptability to changing cultural seasons rather than resisting them, ensuring the church remains relevant and impactful in addressing community needs.
- Internalized Discipleship and Generosity Culture mentorship-based_developmentPromotes spiritual and personal growth as "caught" through mentoring and example, while encouraging reinvestment of time, talent, and profit into the community as an act of faith and collective flourishing.
- Mentorship and Discipleship for Personal and Community Development mentorship-based_developmentNATION STRATEGY emphasizes a mentorship-based approach to development, believing that personal and spiritual growth is "more caught than taught." This involves discipleship, coaching, and equipping individuals through leading by example, and guiding them to find their "right spot" or purpose, often involving significant life changes.
- Mindset and Cultural Adaptation for Environmental Change mind_skins_for_environmental_transformationTransforms community environments by revealing limiting mental frameworks ("mind skins") and promoting adaptability to cultural shifts, enabling sustainable transformation.
- Movement Facilitation Through Strategic Alliances movement_facilitation_for_community_upliftmentFacilitates broad-based movements by uniting church, business, government, and education leaders through strategic alliances to unlock collective potential and drive community upliftment.
- Theology of Blessing and Generosity theology_of_blessingNATION STRATEGY operates on a theology of blessing, viewing it as an internal, spiritual act inspired by God to bless others through giving and forgiveness. This involves extending forgiveness and encouraging exuberant generosity, believing that individuals are blessed to bless others and that giving back to the community through time, finances, and talents is crucial for community well-being.
- Theology of Blessing and Generosity theology_of_blessingThe organization operates on a theology of blessing, viewing blessing as an internal, spiritual act inspired by God to bless others, regardless of perceived worth. This includes extending forgiveness and promoting exuberant generosity, believing that individuals are blessed in order to bless others and that giving back to the community through time, finances, and talents is crucial for collective well-being.
- Theology of Blessing as a Transformative Practice theology_of_blessingAdvocates blessing—defined as honoring worth, extending forgiveness, and giving inspired gifts—as an internal spiritual act that individuals receive in order to pass on, creating cycles of generosity and restoration.
named programs · 12
what they call their work
Church@Community
Seminar based on Ed Delph's book teaching how to build a church that exists for the benefit of the community, not just the congregation. Focuses on community engagement and transformation.
Dragon’s Eggs
Seminar on how small compromises or offenses can grow into destructive patterns, based on the metaphor from Tales of the Kingdom and 2 Peter 2:19b.
I Build
Seminar on foundational aspects of building a church, including communication, location, systems, vibe, oneness, and discipleship.
Made For Monday
Program equipping Christians to see their careers as ministry, emphasizing that marketplace believers are "kings" called to transform culture through their work.
Moving from Trust Impaired to Trust Repaired to Trust Prepared
Teaching on restoring trust in God as the foundation for spiritual growth and leadership, addressing root causes of moral failure and fear.
Oneness
Teaching on the biblical principle of oneness as deeper than unity, emphasizing collective identity in the Body of Christ for greater spiritual impact.
Redefining Rhema
Seminar exploring the concept of Rhema as a faith-infused utterance from God, distinguishing it from Logos, and teaching how to recognize and operate in divine revelation.
Soul Prosperity
Course teaching that external prosperity and health are connected to the state of one's soul, helping believers turn crises into lasting spiritual growth.
The Guide by Your Side
Discipleship training that shifts leaders from being "sages on the stage" to "guides beside" those they mentor, modeled after Jesus' relationship with His disciples.
The Spiritual Potency of Recognition
Seminar on the importance of spiritual perception—seeing and recognizing what God is doing and who people truly are in Christ.
The Unlimited Power of Momentum
Teaching series on spiritual and organizational momentum, helping leaders understand how to initiate, maintain, and accelerate momentum in ministry and life.
Unleashing Spiritual Shock Waves Into The Heavenlies
Prophetic teaching series designed to deepen believers' understanding of God's ways and release spiritual insight that impacts heavenly realms.
relationships · 10
who they work with
- Church Leaders Partner — Engages church leadership as key partners in growing both church and community.
- Dave Lake Partner — Co-author of seminar materials and speaker at seminars.
- Destiny Image Publishers Partner — Publisher of the book "Redefining Rhema" co-authored by David Lake.
- Ed Delph Partner — Co-author of seminar materials and speaker at seminars.
- Ed Delph Partner — Co-presenter with NATIONStrategy and co-author of "Redefining Rhema".
- Ed Silvoso Partner — Author and friend who provides wisdom on finding one's right spot.
- Hosanna Christian Fellowship Partner — Pastoral ministry affiliation where David served as youth pastor.
- Ironwood Church Partner — Local church where board members Steve and Jennifer Castillo are actively involved in ministry leadership.
- Men and Women of Action Partner — Organization with which David traveled abroad for building projects.
- Pastors Partner — Works directly with pastors as primary partners in community transformation.