Your reference group is one of the most important things in your
journey to become successful.
Dr David McClelland an expert in human motivation, he was the head of human relations at Havard University from 1962-1967. He conducted research for 30 years, what he found is that 99% of your success is going to be determined by what he called your reference group – your reference group are the people with whom you habitually associate with.
If you associate with winners you will most likely become successful. Humans are like chameleons we absorb from those we associate with.
Proverbs 27:17 says as iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.
You need to have conversations about money, and learn about money to create wealth.
Citizens benefit from the financial body of the cooperative. New businesses and initiatives are supported by the community. Citizens enjoy loans, investment opportunities, crowd funding, interest on savings and so much more.
Agriculture, Automobile, Entertainment, Maritime (Import & Export), Real Estate, Tech, Trading, just to name a few are some of the already existing areas citizens benefit from.
This is something every citizen benefits from when they want it.
All businesses owned by citizens only employ within the community, making it easy for citizens to be recruited.
Medical advice is the right of every citizen.
We never stop learning, and the aim is to improve every aspect of our lives.
This is open to everyone; we all need some support every now and then.
Socializing and staying fit through sports and working out is a way of bonding. The well being of every citizen is vital.
The citizens in the community are supported in this areas. In our unique way we like to connect GOD fearing people who are faithful and seeking to meet other like-minded people.
We come together at our various venues to socialize and have a good time in the presence of our LORD. At our lounge we praise GOD, we get to know one another, we share ideas, we discuss the WORD, we share testimonies, we have comedy, we play games and we wine and dine all to the Glory of GOD.
Spreading LOVE through helping others and sharing LOVE to those outside our community is one way of showing we are the light of the world. Supporting the less privileged is one way of showing LOVE.
Empowering ourselves through skill acquisition and training directly improves us as individuals and the community in return. Mentoring others in the community is a way of passing knowledge down and creating value.
We use this tool to share the WORD, to keep in touch, to do business with one another. The 11:11 app is currently being designed to add new functionalities and to onboard new features. On the app we chat with each other, share content, worship, we make payments, we invest, we save, we learn and we add value.
Ecclesia Nation Principles (Based on the Teachings of JESUS CHRIST)
1. Love for GOD
“You shall love the LORD your GOD with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.” (Matthew 22:37)
Absolute devotion, worship, and obedience to GOD.
2. Love for Others
“You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” (Matthew 22:39)
Compassion, kindness, forgiveness, and service to others, regardless of status or background.
3. Faith and Trust in JESUS CHRIST
“Believe in GOD; believe also in ME.” (John 14:1)
Personal faith in JESUS as LORD and SAVIOR, and submission to HIS authority.
4. Holiness and Purity
“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see GOD.” (Matthew 5:8)
Moral integrity, sexual purity, and clean living in thought, word, and action.
5. Humility and Meekness
“Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.” (Matthew 5:5)
Servant leadership, teachability, and the rejection of pride and arrogance.
6. Forgiveness and Reconciliation
“Forgive, and you will be forgiven.” (Luke 6:37)
No bitterness, grudges, or vengeance. Citizens must pursue peace and reconciliation.
7. Righteousness and Justice
“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled.” (Matthew 5:6)
Commitment to godly justice, fairness, and upholding the truth.
8. Mercy and Compassion
“Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.” (Matthew 5:7)
Active care for the poor, weak, sick, and marginalized.
9. Peace and Peacemaking
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of GOD.” (Matthew 5:9)
Citizens should avoid conflict and work toward unity in the community.
10. Honesty and Integrity
“Let your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes,’ and your ‘No,’ ‘No.’” (Matthew 5:37)
No lying, cheating, or manipulation. Truth must be spoken and lived.
11. Non-Retaliation and Enemy Love
“Love your enemies, bless those who curse you…” (Matthew 5:44)
Radical love that reflects GOD’S mercy, even to those who oppose or harm us.
12. Generosity and Giving
“Give, and it will be given to you…” (Luke 6:38)
Selfless sharing of time, resources, and talents for the good of others.
13. Prayer and Dependence on GOD
“When you pray, go into your room… and pray to your FATHER.” (Matthew 6:6)
A lifestyle of prayer, fasting, and communion with GOD.
14. Obedience to CHRIST’S Commands
“If you love Me, keep My commandments.” (John 14:15)
Active obedience to the teachings and direction of JESUS as written in Scripture.
15. Evangelism and Discipleship
“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations…” (Matthew 28:19)
Citizens must be light to the world, sharing the gospel and helping others grow in faith.
16. Servanthood and Leadership through Service
“THE SON Of MAN did not come to be served, but to serve…” (Matthew 20:28)
Leadership is not about power, but humble service.
17. Endurance and Faithfulness
“He who endures to the end shall be saved.” (Matthew 24:13)
Remaining faithful through trials, persecution, and testing.