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With its roots in Gaithersburg, Maryland, Sovereign Grace Church was originally known as People of Destiny International. Since that time in 1982, the ministry boasts more than 70 Sovereign Grace churches with partnerships in 21 countries. Sovereign Grace Ministries fosters development for all communities by providing communities with a safe places to preach and to praise. Sovereign Grace Ministries helps with collaborations amongst pastors worldwide with an focus on church planting, and offers music, books, and various other products to the public with their on-line shop. The ministry's purpose specifies a goal of spreading the word of Jesus Christ the right way, which to them starts with an focus on church planting. Church growing happens when a pastor produces a Sovereign Grace Church in a new place. In order to produce and foster a effective church, every pastor has to take part in a training program to ensure that the church will prosper for many years to come. Pastors that are interested in planting a church are able to complete a profile with the ministry, which will be examined by the elders within the church. Once the application passes the initial acceptance phase, the pastor is placed in a training program. This 10-month Pastors' College helps prepare the pastor for the launch of his planted church. Sovereign Grace plants churches in various areas throughout the United States, Africa, Asia, Europe, and South America. Every year, the ministry hosts numerous unique events geared at Christian worshipers. One of the most important is the WorshipGod conference that is held biannually. Individuals discuss the theology, practice, and happiness of God-honoring prayer while spreading the word of Jesus Christ. In 2013, for the first time ever Sovereign Grace Ministries is hosting its WorshipGod conference on both the East and West coasts. The conference will focus on the idea of faithfulness, with a certain message for the praise team of a church. Because a prayer team works week in and week out, often without the thanks of a congregation, the conference is made to urge and inspire them. Newer Sovereign Grace Ministries pastors are welcomed to the annual Pastors' Conference where they can much better understand the ministry's mission and values. These occasions are geared toward getting the word out about church planting. By holding these celebrations and conferences in various cities each year, new pastors in the location might become interested in applying for the program to develop and plant a church in an location that needs one. The ministry doesn't stop there. They additionally have a shop that individuals can purchase anything from songs to reading products and various other church resources. The Sovereign Grace music area provides users with a large option of religious music from various artists, and is even available in various other languages. Reading materials available from the shop cover a broad range of topics like marital relationship and self-improvement. The reading material is best for specific reading, or can be discussed with youth and adult church groups. So whether you're trying to find something to better understand your marriage or if you're leading a bible study group, many of the books in the Sovereign Grace Ministries' shop are a perfect fit. thumbnail