Scripture: Habakkuk 2:2 “Write the vision, and make it plain.” 

Praise the Lord and Greetings in the Precious and matchless Name of Jesus Christ!

To the Executive Board, Clergy, all our delegates, saints, and friends: Welcome to the Annual Holy Convocation of the Atlantic Regional Conference.

We are thankful to God for His grace and mercy, which have allowed us to safely gather once again in his name, to worship him in the beauty of holiness.

When I look at the uncertainty, instability, distress, and injustice in today’s world, I am moved, like Habakkuk, to ask God why He does not intervene to stop the suffering and violence.

God’s answer came as a directive to leadership: “Write the vision and make it plain….”  The Holy Ghost has directed me to this prophetic word to challenge and declare unto you that the mandate has not changed. We are called to lead His church with Vision, Power, and Integrity.

The Holy Ghost gives us the Power to run this race; however, power without preparation leads to frustration. We must write the vision and make it so plain that our leaders, our youth, and our families can read it and run with it.

Atlantic Regional Conference, let us not lose sight of the vision, but use this fellowship to mobilize Kingdom Leaders. Let us take what we have received and go back home and transform our communities for the Kingdom of God.

May God bless you and empower us for the work ahead!

In his Service,

Bishop Vernon Spinks