Generals are critical to the success of an army. Church leaders (pastors, youth leaders, staff and volunteers) are equally important to the church. Therefore, while here in the Philippines, I am leading a team to mentor and care for pastors and leaders.
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In an army, if the generals are killed or severely wounded then those following will be in disarray and can even be destroyed. In the church and in any ministry if the leader is wounded the church and it’s dear people may not be able to go forward and all of the investment in the church, building, people could be lost or substantially slowed down.
This is the very reason why we are doing the Heart of the Leader conference here. Allow me to give you a summary of what we are doing:
- Leaders are formed into safe groups so that they can lean on and care for one another.
- They take time to assess where they are. Tired, ready to quit, ignoring their weaknesses and vulnerabilities and many other positive and negative attributes? We are having them pause to see where they are and most importantly where their heart is. This is a checkup internally.
- We lead them in rediscovering who they are to be in Christ before they think about what they are to do for Christ. (Focusing on who Christ says they are).
- We pray with them, guide them and encourage them in a retreat-like, safe group environment.
- We even have some recreation as we find that many in leadership have lost their joy and playfulness. (This has been so helpful for me, as one who tends to not pause on the top of the mountain prior to heading to the next journey.)
Please continue to pray for these dear leaders (from Nepal, Kenya, Philppines, USA and Canada) throughout this week and forward as they seek life in him versus death by ministry. (We have already seen some great things happening in this process as some who were ready to quit the ministry have already stated that they have reaffirmed their call…the impact in them and through them is eternal and will continue instead of it ceasing! The impact in each of these 21 leaders will make an everlasting impact in the lives of thousands around the globe.
Thank you for being a part of this life giving endeavor!
