WEEK 3: DISCOVERING THE IDENTITY OF THE CHURCH

DAY 15 - 1/25/26

The DNA of the Church: Identity of Revival and Mission

Acts 2:41–42 (NASB)
“So then, those who had received his word were baptized; and that day there were added about three thousand souls. They were continually devoting themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.”

Imagine the pulse of history: in 1906, on humble Azusa Street, the Holy Spirit descended like fire, renewing lives and transforming communities. From that flame was born a movement—the Assemblies of God which gathered on April 7, 1914, in Hot Springs, Arkansas, for its first General Council. Fontana First Assembly was legally established in 1939 and planted in Fontana, California, in 1951 by Pastor Richard A. Johnson. Today, this church celebrates 74 years of bold faith. They believed God would do something great… and He is still doing it in you, in me, in all of us!

As a believer, do you feel that DNA beating within you? It is the genetics of revival a divine code that compels us to carry the Gospel in a fresh, multicultural, and inclusive way.

Our vision has not changed: to preach in order to win people to Jesus Christ, to make disciples, and to send them to transform the city, the nation, and the world. In places like Fontana and Yucaipa, people like you and me arrive thirsty for more of God. That is the rhythm of the Kingdom not a club for insiders, but a bridge for outsiders. The priority is to win souls, grow in faith, and see lives transformed.

This is the identity of the church: a living body, prioritizing the lost while nurturing the found. You, dear brother, carry this DNA. You are not a spectator; you are part of this revival heritage that the Spirit continues to ignite. Are you ready for God to do something great through you today?

Ephesians 4:15–16 (NASB)
“But speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in all aspects into Him who is the head, that is, Christ, from whom the whole body, being fitted and held together by what every joint supplies, according to the proper working of each individual part, causes the growth of the body for the building up of itself in love.”

Prayer of the Day

Eternal Father, thank You for the DNA of revival You have grafted into Your church. Ignite in me a passion for those on the outside, strengthen my faith to win souls and transform my environment. May I live the vision to preach, disciple, and send—for Your glory. In the name of Jesus, amen.

Action of the Day

Today, identify one “outsider” in your life—a neighbor, a coworker. Pray for them specifically and take one step: a kind invitation, a message of hope. Declare:
“I am part of God’s revival; my church transforms the world.”
Feel the DNA activate!