CMA HeartBeat January 2020 | Page 4

From the CEO By JOHN Ogden Sr “Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us” (Ephesians 3:20, NKJV). ended on a very strong note for the ministry, and we look forward with great anticipation at what God is going to do in this coming year and in the decade to come. Back in 2010, we shared with you the vision of what God said He would accomplish over the next ten years: 1. We will see and experience a growth in the power of God throughout the ministry. 2. God’s influence through CMA will increase and we will become more visible in the Christian community. 3. The pace and speed of the ministry will increase. 4. Finances to accomplish God’s purposes will increase. 2019 As I look back over these items, I can see God has truly accom- plished in CMA what He said He would do. Our chapters and rallies have become places of connection with God where we are seeing peo- ple set free, healed, and redeemed. Over 136,000 people professed Christ as their Savior for the first time, and 4.25 million people were prayed for. God has brought the ministry more visibility through outreach opportunities at major events and given us favor with peo- ple of influence in the motorcycling world. We have seen a dramatic increase in the number of people being prayed for and ministered to. God has met all of our financial needs and continues to do the impossible in bringing an increase at a time when many ministries and churches have seen a decrease. We praise God for all that He has done. We are thankful for you, the members of CMA, who continue to follow Him. As we enter this new decade, I have great faith that we will sur- pass the previous decade. God has laid a strong foundation in the min- istry of CMA and now we are set for growth and new life to enter in. God is calling the younger genera- tion into the ministry, drawing them into the CMA family. He is opening new doors of ministry while causing us to remember the truths we were founded on. He has called us to remain steadfast in our calling as a ministry to motorcy- clists, holding to the truths of the Bible, speaking the hope of life through the redeeming power of Jesus Christ. This new generation is looking for something solid to hold onto, and in CMA, we know the path to the Solid Rock and His name is Jesus. We do not waver. We are not influenced by the winds of change. We know who we are and we continue going out, speaking hope and truth. The future is bright, the harvest is great, and the ministry is strong. As I have prayed about the direction God would have us focus in this next decade, He has shown me these four key areas of focus: 1. The intensity of the Holy Spirit will increase. 2. New areas of ministry will open. 3. Key partnerships will be devel- oped. 4. Resources of God will be avail- able for the season ahead. This is a word from the Lord for the ministry of CMA and for each of us individually. We are called to be people who speak words of faith. Pray over these four areas throughout this year. Pray individu- ally and pray as chapters. I believe in you and the Holy Spirit in you. Jesus is sending us forth. We go under His authority and with the provisions of Heaven. Expect a great harvest in every area of your life. All glory and praise is His. CMA John Sr and Becky Ogden, John is CEO/Chairman of the Board of Directors.