We sometimes struggle with being called ‘elders’. It must be a vanity thing, not wanting to admit our age! But with 29 years’ experience in missions and being a certain age it’s probably time to admit this is the season we are in!
In January we were two of the elders attending a training course run by the ALLC (Asian Leaders Learning Community https://allc.asia) for young leaders from across Asia. What a privilege to sit, eat, chat and pray with these courageous young missionaries working in some really tough places. We are thrilled to be part of the strategy of bringing together elders and emerging leaders. We have already seen how this can make a profound difference to their outlook and ministry: We were talking with a small group of leaders and the subject of transition from one location to another came up (something we know quite a lot about!) Ali was able to give some really helpful advice and input based on her training as a debriefer and from personal experience. The sense of new understanding and application was tangible for so many of them.
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I think that you, Dave and Ali are coming into one of your most fruitful phases in your ministry multiplying in both communities and emerging leaders. It is great to walk on this journey together. Peace and power as well as seeing the Glory of God's Goodness all around..... S/M
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