A confluence is defined as a “coming or flowing together of streams meeting at one point.” Confluence is a Newfrontiers blog particularly for those of a reformed and charismatic perspective with a commitment to global mission, to meet and learn together.

Newfrontiers is a family of churches together on mission comprised of many apostolic spheres joined by shared values, mission and relationship. We are essentially reformed in doctrine, charismatic in practice and take very seriously the Great Commission. We believe and are committed to the integrity of scripture while embracing the full expression of the Holy Spirit’s activity. The Holy Spirit is a Spirit of mission, empowering the church community to be effective witnesses to the ends of the earth. We are committed to training leaders and planting churches in every nation and people group in the world. We have a passion for local churches that celebrate the triumph of grace, are secure in the finished work of Christ, full of the Holy Spirit and committed together to our world mission to glorify Jesus among the nations.

The terms “reformed” and “charismatic” can seem to be incongruent since Reformed teachers have tended to be Cessationists and Charismatics are often Arminians. However, it is worthy to note that the Word and the Spirit are not in conflict. In fact, Word and Spirit are quite intimately connected throughout scripture and press us into apostolic mission.

The ideas presented in this blog are designed to both inform and challenge. We want “Confluence” to be a welcome place for those who stand firm on the integrity of scripture and embrace the full activity of the Spirit’s present empowering work, along with a commitment of taking the gospel and planting churches throughout the earth.

Many will contribute to “Confluence” from various sources and streams. It is our desire to learn, to build relationship with, and to work alongside various leaders and church movements who share a passion to see the great commission fulfilled. It has been refreshing for me to discover many significant leaders and church movements that see the urgency of Christ’s mission calling us to greater connection, collaboration and unity as we work together to reach the world for Christ and see churches planted across the globe. Coming together and rubbing shoulders with those outside our immediate circle leads all of us into a learning friendship that will sharpen us theologically and will achieve a greater advancement of the kingdom of God.