The Malaysian Church has come of age in terms of spiritual maturity, and over the last decade, it has become increasingly effective and independent. Nevertheless, the need to press on to spiritual perfection (Heb. 6:1) has been NECF Malaysia’s constant message to the churches.

The evangelical community has been blessed with resources, knowledge and a positive attitude, and we believe these are gifts from God for the furtherance of His Kingdom and His glorification. However, we must recognise that along the way, we have also become too independent and, sometimes, inward looking.

This situation is likened to that of the American nation during the Civil War that prompted Abraham Lincoln to call for a national fast to repent of the nation’s arrogance and self-sufficiency. He was quoted as saying, " It is the duty of the nation, as well as men, to owe their dependence upon the overruling power of God; to confess their sins and transgressions in humble sorrow, yet with assured hope that genuine repentance will lead to mercy and pardon …".

Church unity, purity and steadfast faith in the blessed hope of His coming and our preparation for that day become today’s priority.

Though we have been blessed with good gifts from God, many Christians, in particular the leaders, have become ‘intoxicated with unbroken success’ and we have been too self-sufficient to feel the necessity to work alongside one another as one body to present that ONE VOICE of God.

Let us be reminded of Jesus’ desire in His supplication on our behalf in Jn 17:21 that we "all may be one" (as the Father, Son and Spirit are one). For the Church to speak with that one voice, King David (Ps. 133:1) gives the cue that God wants "… brethren to dwell in unity". In these perilous times, it becomes even more compelling that spiritual unity cannot remain only a rhetoric. Efforts need to be made to reinforce this spiritual injunction with concerted and God-guided action.

With the increasing challenges ahead of us, we have no alternative but to put our shoulders together to usher in revival and renewal in our land. For this reason, NECF Malaysia has prayerfully chosen the theme ONE VOICE for the next two years. The theme covers a broad spectrum of church life – from individuals to families, to churches, to the nation and to the world (see page 1 for details).

Our evangelical expression in ONE VOICE will be translated into tangible spiritual initiatives (see pg 11 for details of our proposed programmes). The day of Pentecost reminds us that the disciples of Jesus being "… all with one accord in one place" (Acts 2:1) were able to witness God’s miracles.

The Church has, therefore, to be in a state of readiness to work together with one mind, one accord and one spirit for God to manifest His power and sanctify the Church. With the blessed hope that "… when he shall appear, we shall be like him", we need to purify ourselves even as He is pure (1 Jn 3:3).

Our imperative is, therefore, to act together in oneness to voice our evangelical expression. We hereby urge pastors, elders and church leaders to gear all efforts to help share the "ONE VOICE" vision to the entire church fraternity – that we may be one. We would like to urge the initiation of prayers by churches to make this vision for the next two years a reality in transforming the nation through the local church.

One Voice

Our Evangelical Expression in Purpose, Prayer, Presence & Proclamation

• Perfecting the saints
• Building Strong Families
• Caring for Pastors and Leaders
• Strengthening Unity of the Church
• Impacting Communities
• Engaging in Nation Building
• Reaching Out to the World