Share His Kingdom
ENCOURAGE
Encourage means to inspire, reassure and support someone, and this is exactly what we do for one another in the Shakaba Global Family. We value meaningful relationship and celebrate genuine Christian Community based on Biblical truth, love and respect. We are a family of friends.
EXCHANGE
Central to our culture is the belief that God in His grace has created each of us to be wonderfully unique and important for His kingdom purposes. We respect and celebrate one another's contributions and marvel at how the Holy Spirit meshes us together to serve His will around the globe.
EXPAND
If the Church has any hope of fulfilling Christ's command to reach the whole world with His loving Gospel, we will have to work together on a global scale to fulfill His mission. Shakaba and the Global Family are positioned to facilitate Kingdom expansion across the globe in significant ways.
About Shakaba
SHAKABA
Shakaba was born our of a desire to see God's Kingdom shared across the globe in all its fullness and power. Christians working together to reach billions of people with the Gospel. Identifying, developing, connecting and deploying Christ centered, Bible based, Spirit led, Kingdom minded and globally capable leaders who accomplish miraculous things for God's glory.
GLOBAL FAMILY
The Global Family is is the relational essence of Shakaba. We are a network of friends with similar Kingdom DNA who value the importance, beauty and power of true Biblical community. A wonderful mix of pastors, business people, artists, educators, missionaries, students and musicians, our essence is mutual respect and the joy in helping others express their God given uniqueness.
LEADERS
At Shakaba, we place great emphasis on discovering, polishing and utilizing what we call Diamonds: gifted leaders who have a Kingdom mindset and global perspective. We raise up new leaders for our new century, and then connect them in highly relational ways to form a powerful network of caring, capable and creative influencers working together to bring God's Kingdom in new ways across the globe.
KINGDOM
What defines us, in a word, is Kingdom. We are not a denomination, para-church ministry or a business. Our focus is God's Kingdom and all its fullness. We are Christians with a love for God's Kingdom and a strong desire to see it known across the globe. We are free from allegiance to any "brand"of Christianity and work with all of Christ's true Church to fulfill His mandate on earth.
Meet the Global Family
We are a wonderful mix of unique friends from around the globe with a passion to share God's Kingdom with the Church and the world. Take a few moments to meet the amazing people who make up the Shakaba Global Family.
Dennis & Wendy Graham Parker: USA
Rami & Tytti Lehtola: Finland
Peicho & Didi Muhtarov: Bulgaria
Premnath & Priya Samuel: India
Gayton & Amanda Liter: Bulgaria
David & Amy Dussault: USA
Ivan & Veneta Vrachev: Bulgaria
Gabriele Crociani: Italy
The Azevedo Family: Brazil
Noel & Merle Cromhout: USA
Ventsislav & Nadya Stoykov: Bulgaria
Roger & Seneca Hoerl: USA
Iliyan & Hristalina Ilieva: Bulgaria
Lucas Ibarra: Germany
Andy & Mardi Steere: Kenya
Dr. Joel Edwards: UK
Grant & Peta Ann small: Bulgaria
Chris & Rebecca Green: Netherlands
Good Music Society: Bulgaria
Delray Agnes: USA
Peteeri & Emma Hautala: Finland
Imani Payne: USA
Brady & Bridget Wright: USA
Ian & LeAndra Doss: USA
Frequently asked questions
What is SHAKABA
We are a global network of like minded leaders focused on enabling new leaders for our new century. We are a New Wineskin: we are not a denomination, or a para-church organization. Our ethos is family. Our shared experience is encapsulated in three words: encourage, exchange and expand. We are a Kingdom Resource, Redeeming Destinies.
What is the Global Family
We are a global network of like minded leaders focused on enabling new leaders for our new century. We are a New Wineskin: we are not a denomination, or a para-church organization. Our ethos is family. Our shared experience is encapsulated in three words: encourage, exchange and expand. We are a Kingdom Resource, Redeeming Destinies.
Why do we exist
We believe it is necessary for Christians to work together on a global scale in order to fulfill Christ's commandment to reach all people everywhere with the Good News of the Gospel. It is no longer possible to achieve this goal by denominations or churches working alone. We need new Kingdom leaders who are globally capable and connected.
How are we unique
In a word, Kingdom. We have five main focusses: Christ centered, Bible based, Spirit led, Kingdom minded and Globally scaled. Although we live locally, we think and serve globally. Our key filter is the Kingdom of God, and sharing His Kingdom with the Church and the world. We respect existing Church structures whilst a Kingdom, global perspective.
Who runs Shakaba
Shakaba is led by Lorenzo Agnes, and was born out of a need for a better way to identify, train, prepare and deploy leaders for God's Kingdom. Frustrated with existing methods, he and several other leaders form around the globe devoted years to facilitating and connecting the kind of leaders who are now part of Shakaba - we call them Diamonds.
How do I join Shakaba
Lorenzo Agnes leads Shakaba and would invite you to join us either after meeting you or being recommended by one of our family members. Typically, once you experience Shakaba, you would know in your heart if you want to be a part of this vision. We are not concerned with numbers but look to have the right fit so everybody benefits. For more information, email us at shakabagf@gmail.com