IFTP Definition
The IFTP is a collegial fellowship of Christian servant leaders that provide oversight and operational support for existing and emerging regional transformation networks. Operating in 20 geopolitical zones across the globe, the IFTP assists communities in discovering the pathway to genuine revival and societal transformation. The primary purpose of this highly relational fellowship is to bear witness to the glorious fruit of God's transforming presence and to highlight the principles that summon it.
IFTP General Structure
The following diagram illustrates the various levels of the IFTP service structure.
At the core of this concentric design is the IFTP Facilitation Team. This busy support crew is itself comprised of two elements — a seven-member Servant’s
Council that serves in two capacities, Process Facilitators and Conceptual Counselors. Together they provide functional guidance for the fellowship. And The Sentinel Group, a paraclete ministry which facilitates communication and serves as a resource workshop.
At the conclusion of the 2006 Global Summit in Fiji, George Otis, Jr. was selected by unanimous vote to serve as the Chairman of the IFTP Servant’s Council. He has agreed to remain in this role through 2008.
The Transformation Associates and the Transformational Advocates occupy the next ring in the IFTP service structure. The Transformation Associates are individuals, hailing from many nations, represent the fellowship’s most experienced and articulate ambassadors. Their primary role is to provide leader
ship mentoring in four IFTP training zones (North America & the Caribbean, Europe & Africa, Asia & the Pacific, and Latin America).
Each Associate is qualified to render instruction in one or more of the primary transformational disciplines: General Principles, Healing the Land, Healing the Church, Healing the Society. The two dozen or so Associates gather once a year for the purpose of assessing progress, opportunities and obstacles within the transformation movement.
They also use this time to record lecture material, coordinate training schedules, and evaluate new associates.
The Transformation Advocates are the Regional Gate Keepers, Leaders of local Intergraded Networks, Organizational and Ministry Facilitators. With a transformation focused oriented they mobilize the local body developing efforts And strategies for corporate Prayer, Unity, Reconciliation, Compassion Projects and other ways to prepare the way of the lord in to their communities and cities. The Spiritual Mapping and Research Unit is …. To be discussed in the Summit in March. The Transformation Partners are … To be discussed in the Summit in March.
Although the Servant’s Council, The Sentinel Group, and the Transformation
Associates/Advocates are focused principally on the needs of the IFTP, this does not equate to a closed system. The fellowship is itself a support entity. It serves as a kind of professional association for hundreds of transformation-minded churches, ministries companies and movements throughout the world.
By inspiring and educating these frontline partners, the IFTP is able to impact thousands of needy communities.