Monday 3 March 2008

Valuing Leadership

Members of the World Mission Fellowship were once again privileged to welcome the delegates to the Administrative Leaders Training Course as special guests for our monthly meeting.

The leaders represented Salvation Army ministry and mission in Korea, Sri Lanka and Tanzania. Their faithful service and obvious joy in following Jesus was evident through their sincere words and gracious Christlike lives.

Last night was a unique opportunity to affirm their individual leadership within our God-blessed movement and assure them of our continued prayers in their various ministry roles.

Valuing leadership is vital and always appreciated. It's something that we in the Army are not always good at, but something that we need to be more proactive in addressing. When leaders know that they are valued, the value of their spiritual efforts and personal contributions is strengthened and the movement enhanced.

1 Thessalonians 5:12 (MSG) ~ "And now, friends, we ask you to honor those leaders who work so hard for you, who have been given the responsibility of urging and guiding you along in your obedience. Overwhelm them with appreciation and love!"