In Jerusalem Council II, 2000 years after Jesus’ resurrection, we as the Global Church reaffirm Jesus’ Great Commission through our synergistic commitment to share with all people groups the eternal hope God has made available in Jesus Christ.
In Jerusalem Council I, the leaders said, “it seemed good to the Spirit and to us” (Acts 15:28). The Church concluded and has continued to “hear what the Spirit says to the churches” (Rev 2:7, 11, 17, 29; 3:6, 13, 22).
In Jerusalem Council II, just as Jerusalem Council I recognized, our mission is grounded in Scripture, in the good news of what Jesus Christ has done, and empowered by the Spirit, to serve the global unity of Jesus’ movement and our mission to the world.
The Jerusalem Council I was moved by the Spirit to become global and now, at the Jerusalem Council II, the Global Church must synergize together to finish the Great Commission.
The Jerusalem Council II will convene August 12-14, 2025 in Athens, Greece. Make plans to join us!
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Praise
JCII Praise Team
Pastor Jivko Jacobs will serve as the JCII Praise & Worship Director. Pastor Jacobs, born in Bulgaria, has dedicated over two decades to ministry in Freudenstadt, Germany. As the Regional Superintendent for the Church of God Central Europe West, he oversees congregations across countries including Romania, Austria, Albania, Switzerland, and Greece. Pastor Jacobs is deeply committed to fostering vibrant worship experiences, often leading congregational gatherings that celebrate through praise and worship. His leadership emphasizes unity and spiritual growth, creating environments where believers can connect deeply with God. Pastor Jacobs’ passion for worship is evident in his sermons and teachings, inspiring many to engage wholeheartedly in their faith.
Presentation
Dr. James O. Davis
Dr. James O. Davis is considered the leading Christian networker of this generation. The Global Church Network is the largest pastors network in the world, consisting of more than 2,700 denominations and more than 700,000 local churches.
Perspectives
75 Minutes of Interactive Discussion
75 Minutes of Interactive Discussion
Prayer
Dr. Ronnie Floyd & Dr. Doug Small
Dr. Ronnie Floyd & Dr. Doug Small
Dr. Ronnie Floyd is a pastor, author, and leader with a passion for prayer and evangelism. He served as the Senior Pastor of Cross Church for over 30 years, President of the Southern Baptist Convention for two terms, and President of the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee. He is a key voice in mobilizing believers for spiritual awakening and serves as Co-Chair for Spiritual Awakening in the Global Church Network. Dr. Doug Small is a pastor, author, and the President of Project Pray. He has served on the National Day of Prayer Task Force for the United States and the National Prayer Committee for the Church of God. He is dedicated to fostering prayer movements and spiritual renewal, working with churches and ministries to cultivate a culture of prayer and revival worldwide. He travels throughout the entire Body of Christ, calling the Church to intercede in prayer toward the fulfillment of the Great Commission.
Progress: WIJD in Central & South America
Dr. Ricardo Castillo
Dr. Ricardo Castillo serves as the Costa Rica Assemblies of God General Superintendent and as the Chairman of the Assemblies of God Hispanic Fellowship worldwide. The Assemblies of God Hispanic Fellowship has more than 40,000 churches throughout the world.
Progress: WIJD in North America
Dr. Sean O'Neal
Dr. Sean S. O’Neal currently serves as the General Director of the Church of God Ministry of Evangelism. Before his election as Director, he held the position of Regional Administrative Bishop for the Church of God in California-Nevada (2018-2024) and Arizona (2014-2018). A seasoned leader in the Church of God, Dr. O’Neal also served two terms (2016-2022) on the International Executive Council (Council of 18) and chaired the Church Planting Taskforce (2016-2024).
Position Paper
Dr. John Sorensen
Dr. John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion, has provided evangelism training in 120 plus nations. Over the last 50 years, more than 100 million people have come to Christ through Evangelism Explosion.
The Third Millennium Map to Oneness in the Church
Mrs. Kathy Branzell
Mrs. Kathy Branzell is the President of the National Day of Prayer Task Force, having been appointed in 2019 after nearly two decades of dedicated involvement, including serving on the Board of Directors. She is the founder and president of Fellowship and Christian Encouragement (FACE) for Educators, a ministry that has provided weekly devotionals and prayer support to over 130,000 educators for more than seventeen years. Kathy holds a bachelor’s degree in Education and Human Development from the University of Georgia and a master’s degree in Biblical Studies from Liberty Theological Seminary. She has authored and co-authored several books, including “An Invitation to Prayer” and “Prayer Warrior: The Battle Plan to Victory.” Beyond her literary contributions, Kathy has served as a Rapid Response Chaplain for the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association and as the National Coordinator of LOVE2020 for the Mission America Coalition.
Praise
JCII Praise Team
Pastor Jivko Jacobs will serve as the JCII Praise & Worship Director. Pastor Jacobs, born in Bulgaria, has dedicated over two decades to ministry in Freudenstadt, Germany. As the Regional Superintendent for the Church of God Central Europe West, he oversees congregations across countries including Romania, Austria, Albania, Switzerland, and Greece. Pastor Jacobs is deeply committed to fostering vibrant worship experiences, often leading congregational gatherings that celebrate through praise and worship. His leadership emphasizes unity and spiritual growth, creating environments where believers can connect deeply with God. Pastor Jacobs’ passion for worship is evident in his sermons and teachings, inspiring many to engage wholeheartedly in their faith.
Presentation
Dr. Craig Keener
Dr. Craig Keener is one of the leading New Testament Scholars of this generation and Professor of New Testament at Asbury Seminary. His New Testament commentaries have sold millions of copies.
Perspectives
75 Minutes of Interactive Discussion
75 Minutes of Interactive Discussion
Prayer
Dr. Ronnie Floyd & Dr. Doug Small
Dr. Ronnie Floyd & Dr. Doug Small
Dr. Ronnie Floyd is a pastor, author, and leader with a passion for prayer and evangelism. He served as the Senior Pastor of Cross Church for over 30 years, President of the Southern Baptist Convention for two terms, and President of the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee. He is a key voice in mobilizing believers for spiritual awakening and serves as Co-Chair for Spiritual Awakening in the Global Church Network. Dr. Doug Small is a pastor, author, and the President of Project Pray. He has served on the National Day of Prayer Task Force for the United States and the National Prayer Committee for the Church of God. He is dedicated to fostering prayer movements and spiritual renewal, working with churches and ministries to cultivate a culture of prayer and revival worldwide. He travels throughout the entire Body of Christ, calling the Church to intercede in prayer toward the fulfillment of the Great Commission.
Progress: WIJD in Oceania
Dr. Suliasi Kurulo
Dr. Suliasi Kurulo is the Founder of the World Harvest Center and Christian Mission Fellowship International in Suva, Fiji. Over the last thirty years, Dr. Kurulo, through his global ministry, has helped to plant more than 7,000 churches in 116 nations. He serves at the CoChair/Oceania in the Global Church Network. He is one of the most sought-after speakers in the Body of Christ today.
Position Papers
Dr. Jennifer Holloran & Mr. David Reeves
Dr. Jennifer Holloran & Mr. David Reeves
Dr. Jennifer Holloran serves as the President of the American Bible Society. Prior to ABS, she served in a key leadership role at Wycliffe Bible Translators. The America Bible Society was founded in 1816 and has helped to distribute hundreds of millions of Bibles worldwide. Dr. Holloran is leading a global effort of Bible engagement, where people read and study the Bible for themselves. Rev. David Reeves is the President of unfoldingWord. Dr. Reeves is leading a massive initiative called Church Centric Bible Translation where the national Church and local church are empowered to translate the Bible for themselves, resulting in every people group having a Bible in their language.
Priorities
Dr. Byoungho Zoh
Dr. Byoungho Zoh is considered one of the leading theologians in the world today. He has authored more than 50 books and is the Founder of The Tongdok Bible.
Praise
JCII Praise Team
Pastor Jivko Jacobs will serve as the JCII Praise & Worship Director. Pastor Jacobs, born in Bulgaria, has dedicated over two decades to ministry in Freudenstadt, Germany. As the Regional Superintendent for the Church of God Central Europe West, he oversees congregations across countries including Romania, Austria, Albania, Switzerland, and Greece. Pastor Jacobs is deeply committed to fostering vibrant worship experiences, often leading congregational gatherings that celebrate through praise and worship. His leadership emphasizes unity and spiritual growth, creating environments where believers can connect deeply with God. Pastor Jacobs’ passion for worship is evident in his sermons and teachings, inspiring many to engage wholeheartedly in their faith.
Presentation
Dr. Leonard Sweet
Dr. Leonard Sweet is a leading theologian, a semiotician who “sees things the rest of us do not see, and dreams possibilities that are beyond most of our imagining." Sweet is a preacher and best-selling author who communicates the gospel with a signature bridging of the worlds of faith, academe, and popular culture. He has authored more than 70 books.
Perspectives
75 Minutes of Interactive Discussion
75 Minutes of Interactive Discussion
Prayer
Dr. Ronnie Floyd & Dr. Doug Small
Dr. Ronnie Floyd & Dr. Doug Small
Dr. Ronnie Floyd is a pastor, author, and leader with a passion for prayer and evangelism. He served as the Senior Pastor of Cross Church for over 30 years, President of the Southern Baptist Convention for two terms, and President of the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee. He is a key voice in mobilizing believers for spiritual awakening and serves as Co-Chair for Spiritual Awakening in the Global Church Network. Dr. Doug Small is a pastor, author, and the President of Project Pray. He has served on the National Day of Prayer Task Force for the United States and the National Prayer Committee for the Church of God. He is dedicated to fostering prayer movements and spiritual renewal, working with churches and ministries to cultivate a culture of prayer and revival worldwide. He travels throughout the entire Body of Christ, calling the Church to intercede in prayer toward the fulfillment of the Great Commission.
Progress: WIJD in the Caribbean
Dr. John O. Smith
Dr. John O. Smith was born in Guyana, South America. For 8 years Dr. Smith was the Assistant Pastor at Central Assembly of God and has been the Senior Pastor there since July 1976. In addition to pastoring, John also serves as a Bible teacher at the Assemblies of God Bible College. Additionally, he has taught at the Caribbean School of Theology. He has been a member of the Executive Presbytery since 1974 and General Superintendent since 1997. John O. Smith is the Caribbean CoChair for the Global Church Network, serves as the Caribbean representative on the International Council of the World Evangelical Alliance, Secretary of the World Assemblies of God Fellowship and Executive, and founding trustee of the International Third World Leaders Association.
Position Paper
Dr. Kurt Dillinger
Dr. Kurt Dillinger is the President of Life International. Dr. Dillinger is equipping key leaders and empowering the Church to protect the unborn and to win their families worldwide. The unborn child is the largest unreached people group in the world.
Priorities
Dr. Carla Sunberg
Dr. Carla Sunberg is the General Superintendent of the Church of the Nazarene. The Church of the Nazarene has more than 40,000 churches located in 170 nations with millions of members. The COTN has a strong global emphasis among unreached people groups.
Praise
JCII Praise Team
Pastor Jivko Jacobs will serve as the JCII Praise & Worship Director. Pastor Jacobs, born in Bulgaria, has dedicated over two decades to ministry in Freudenstadt, Germany. As the Regional Superintendent for the Church of God Central Europe West, he oversees congregations across countries including Romania, Austria, Albania, Switzerland, and Greece. Pastor Jacobs is deeply committed to fostering vibrant worship experiences, often leading congregational gatherings that celebrate through praise and worship. His leadership emphasizes unity and spiritual growth, creating environments where believers can connect deeply with God. Pastor Jacobs’ passion for worship is evident in his sermons and teachings, inspiring many to engage wholeheartedly in their faith.
Presentation
Perspectives
75 Minutes of Interactive Discussion
75 Minutes of Interactive Discussion
Prayer
Dr. Ronnie Floyd & Dr. Doug Small
Dr. Ronnie Floyd & Dr. Doug Small
Dr. Ronnie Floyd is a pastor, author, and leader with a passion for prayer and evangelism. He served as the Senior Pastor of Cross Church for over 30 years, President of the Southern Baptist Convention for two terms, and President of the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee. He is a key voice in mobilizing believers for spiritual awakening and serves as Co-Chair for Spiritual Awakening in the Global Church Network. Dr. Doug Small is a pastor, author, and the President of Project Pray. He has served on the National Day of Prayer Task Force for the United States and the National Prayer Committee for the Church of God. He is dedicated to fostering prayer movements and spiritual renewal, working with churches and ministries to cultivate a culture of prayer and revival worldwide. He travels throughout the entire Body of Christ, calling the Church to intercede in prayer toward the fulfillment of the Great Commission.
Progress: WIJD in Southeast Asia
Dr. David Sobrepeña
Dr. David Sobrepeña is the Founder of Word Of Hope and has helped to equip 350,000 leaders in the Philippines. Dr. Sobrepena serves as the Philippines Assemblies of God General Superintendent. Word of Hope Church is one of the largest in the world today.
Progress: WIJD in Eastern Europe
Rev. Doru Cirdei
Rev. Doru Cirdei is the founding pastor of Biserica Filadelfia in Chisinau, Moldova. Through his leadership, Biserica Filadelfia has become the strongest evangelical church in Moldova.
Priorities
Praise
JCII Praise Team
Pastor Jivko Jacobs will serve as the JCII Praise & Worship Director. Pastor Jacobs, born in Bulgaria, has dedicated over two decades to ministry in Freudenstadt, Germany. As the Regional Superintendent for the Church of God Central Europe West, he oversees congregations across countries including Romania, Austria, Albania, Switzerland, and Greece. Pastor Jacobs is deeply committed to fostering vibrant worship experiences, often leading congregational gatherings that celebrate through praise and worship. His leadership emphasizes unity and spiritual growth, creating environments where believers can connect deeply with God. Pastor Jacobs’ passion for worship is evident in his sermons and teachings, inspiring many to engage wholeheartedly in their faith.
Presentation
Bob Doll
Bob joined Crossmark in May 2021 as Chief Investment Officer (CIO) and assumed the additional role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in January 2024. Bob provides strategy for the firm, oversees the management team, guides the investment teams at Crossmark and also serves as portfolio manager for multiple Crossmark large-cap strategies. He utilizes his more than 40 years of industry experience and expertise to provide weekly and quarterly investment commentaries, as well as annual market predictions. Bob is a regular guest and contributor to multiple media outlets such as Bloomberg TV, Fox Business News, CNBC and Faith & Finance Live Radio. Prior to arriving at Crossmark, he held the roles of Senior Portfolio Manager and Chief Equity Strategist at Nuveen (2012-2021) and Blackrock (2006-2012), President and Chief Investment Officer at Merrill Lynch Investment Managers (1999-2006), and Chief Investment Officer at Oppenheimer Funds, Inc. (1987-1999). Bob graduated from Lehigh University with a B.S. in Accounting and a B.A. in Economics. He later went on to earn an M.B.A. from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. He is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) designation, as well as the FINRA Series 7 and 63 securities licenses.
Perspectives
75 Minutes of Interactive Discussion
75 Minutes of Interactive Discussion
Prayer
Dr. Ronnie Floyd & Dr. Doug Small
Dr. Ronnie Floyd & Dr. Doug Small
Dr. Ronnie Floyd is a pastor, author, and leader with a passion for prayer and evangelism. He served as the Senior Pastor of Cross Church for over 30 years, President of the Southern Baptist Convention for two terms, and President of the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee. He is a key voice in mobilizing believers for spiritual awakening and serves as Co-Chair for Spiritual Awakening in the Global Church Network. Dr. Doug Small is a pastor, author, and the President of Project Pray. He has served on the National Day of Prayer Task Force for the United States and the National Prayer Committee for the Church of God. He is dedicated to fostering prayer movements and spiritual renewal, working with churches and ministries to cultivate a culture of prayer and revival worldwide. He travels throughout the entire Body of Christ, calling the Church to intercede in prayer toward the fulfillment of the Great Commission.
Progress: WIJD in Western Europe
Dr. Chris & Mrs. Kathy Swift
Dr. Chris & Mrs. Kathy Swift serve as the Western Europe Regional Directors for the Church of God. For more than 20 years, they have equipped and empowered thousands of Churches throughout Western Europe and have helped to establish Bible colleges throughout the region.
Progress: WIJD in Northern & Southern Africa
Priorities
Praise
JCII Praise Team
Pastor Jivko Jacobs will serve as the JCII Praise & Worship Director. Pastor Jacobs, born in Bulgaria, has dedicated over two decades to ministry in Freudenstadt, Germany. As the Regional Superintendent for the Church of God Central Europe West, he oversees congregations across countries including Romania, Austria, Albania, Switzerland, and Greece. Pastor Jacobs is deeply committed to fostering vibrant worship experiences, often leading congregational gatherings that celebrate through praise and worship. His leadership emphasizes unity and spiritual growth, creating environments where believers can connect deeply with God. Pastor Jacobs’ passion for worship is evident in his sermons and teachings, inspiring many to engage wholeheartedly in their faith.
Presentation
Perspectives
75 Minutes of Interactive Discussion
75 Minutes of Interactive Discussion
Prayer
Dr. Ronnie Floyd & Dr. Doug Small
Dr. Ronnie Floyd & Dr. Doug Small
Dr. Ronnie Floyd is a pastor, author, and leader with a passion for prayer and evangelism. He served as the Senior Pastor of Cross Church for over 30 years, President of the Southern Baptist Convention for two terms, and President of the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee. He is a key voice in mobilizing believers for spiritual awakening and serves as Co-Chair for Spiritual Awakening in the Global Church Network. Dr. Doug Small is a pastor, author, and the President of Project Pray. He has served on the National Day of Prayer Task Force for the United States and the National Prayer Committee for the Church of God. He is dedicated to fostering prayer movements and spiritual renewal, working with churches and ministries to cultivate a culture of prayer and revival worldwide. He travels throughout the entire Body of Christ, calling the Church to intercede in prayer toward the fulfillment of the Great Commission.
Progress: WIJD in East & West Africa
Dr. Alex Mitala
Dr. Alex Mitala is the Founder of the New Birth Fellowship, comprised of more than 30,000 churches in Uganda. Dr. Mitala has also founded Bible Colleges, church planting movements and powerful orphanages. He is a spiritual father to Christians throughout Africa.
Progress: WIJD in the Middle East
Dr. Lazarus Yeghnazar
Dr. Lazarus Yeghnazar is the Founder of Transform Iran Ministries. For more than 40 years, Dr. Yeghnazar has taught and trained thousands of Christian leaders throughout the Middle East, both above ground and underground. He is one of the leading experts of the Muslim world.
Position Paper
Dr. Greg Lyons
Dr. Greg Lyons is the Founder of Global Surge. Global Surge is powerful ministry through recruiting and releasing young leaders into full-time ministry worldwide. Dr. Lyons has seen more than 150,000 young men and women baptized in water and tens of thousands of them enter full-time ministry.
Priorities
Rev. Marco Peixoto
Rev. Marco Peixoto is a man of God whose faith inspires and challenges thousands of people around the world. He is a revivalist who dedicates his life to seeing all those who listen to him filled with the same flame that is in his heart: the Holy Spirit. With boldness, fearlessness and pioneering spirit, he develops projects in the areas of leadership training and creative evangelism.
Acropolis: Prayer For The Nations
Dr. Ronnie Floyd & Dr. Doug Small
Dr. Ronnie Floyd & Dr. Doug Small
Dr. Ronnie Floyd is a pastor, author, and leader with a passion for prayer and evangelism. He served as the Senior Pastor of Cross Church for over 30 years, President of the Southern Baptist Convention for two terms, and President of the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee. He is a key voice in mobilizing believers for spiritual awakening and serves as Co-Chair for Spiritual Awakening in the Global Church Network. Dr. Doug Small is a pastor, author, and the President of Project Pray. He has served on the National Day of Prayer Task Force for the United States and the National Prayer Committee for the Church of God. He is dedicated to fostering prayer movements and spiritual renewal, working with churches and ministries to cultivate a culture of prayer and revival worldwide. He travels throughout the entire Body of Christ, calling the Church to intercede in prayer toward the fulfillment of the Great Commission.
Presentation
Dr. Craig Keener
Dr. Craig Keener is one of the leading New Testament Scholars of this generation and Professor of New Testament at Asbury Seminary. His New Testament commentaries have sold millions of copies.
Progress: WIJD in China
Dr. Yeou-Cherng Bor
Dr. Yeou-Cherng Bor serves as the President of Ambassadors for Christ in the United States. AFC is called by God, in cooperation with local churches, to evangelize and disciple Chinese students and professionals in the United States and other parts of the world, to motivate and equip them to impact the culture for the Lord, and to mobilize and channel them into the service of Christ as a vital force for God's Kingdom. There are more than 5,000 Chinese churches in the United States and more than a million churches worldwide.
Progress: WIJD in India
Dr. David Mohan
Dr. David Mohan is the Founder of New Life Assembly in Chennai, India. New Life Assembly is one of the largest churches in the world. Dr. Mohan has served as the India Assemblies of God General Superintendent and Vice-Chairman of the Assemblies of God World Fellowship.
Mars Hill: Prayer - A Spiritual Awakening
Dr. Ronnie Floyd & Dr. Doug Small
Dr. Ronnie Floyd & Dr. Doug Small
Dr. Ronnie Floyd is a pastor, author, and leader with a passion for prayer and evangelism. He served as the Senior Pastor of Cross Church for over 30 years, President of the Southern Baptist Convention for two terms, and President of the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee. He is a key voice in mobilizing believers for spiritual awakening and serves as Co-Chair for Spiritual Awakening in the Global Church Network. Dr. Doug Small is a pastor, author, and the President of Project Pray. He has served on the National Day of Prayer Task Force for the United States and the National Prayer Committee for the Church of God. He is dedicated to fostering prayer movements and spiritual renewal, working with churches and ministries to cultivate a culture of prayer and revival worldwide. He travels throughout the entire Body of Christ, calling the Church to intercede in prayer toward the fulfillment of the Great Commission.
Priorities
Dr. Kenneth C. Ulmer & Dr. Timothy Hill
Dr. Kenneth C. Ulmer & Dr. Timothy Hill
Dr. Kenneth C. Ulmer is Pastor Emeritus of Faithful Central Bible Church, Los Angeles, and President of Macedonia International Bible Fellowship. He is a prolific author and one of the most sought after speakers in the Church today.
Commissioning The Millennium Three Church Declaration
Dr. Timothy Hill & Dr. James O. Davis
Dr. Timothy Hill & Dr. James O. Davis
In the Seventh Forum, the JCII Group will travel together to the Acropolis to pray for the nations and then to Mars Hill. At the Herodian Amphitheater (near Mars Hill), following a powerful Third Millennium Church presentation, the JCII Group will read collectively and commit together to become the Church of the Third Millennium that will finish the Great Commission.
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The Jerusalem Council II will feature a Praise & Worship Team from all 6 major world regions. If you are interested in auditioning to join the Praise & Worship Team to sing or play a musical instrument please click here and provide your information. Each member of the Praise & Worship Team will be responsible for his/her travel, registration, and hotel accommodations.
We will bring the finest Praise & Worship teams together for the historic Jerusalem Council II. A key member will be in contact with you.
