Equipping the Next Generation
Posted: July 6th, 2008, 1:22 am
Over the past several years we have been workiing to develop several different programs that are geard to youth around the word that will help equip them for ministry. The mandate given us as leaders in the body of Christ is to equip the saints for the work of the ministry. Eph 4
Trying to develop a program that would be effective for one from any country around the world has not been an easy challenge. For myself the challenge has been that from my heart I am compelled to make sure that everything comes from the local church level, to the world, then back to the local church in the form of men and women who will help build the local church.
As I searched for the right tool and method I was taken back to a summer when I spent three month is CPE training ( Clinical Pastoral Education ). I was fortunate enough to train at Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas, TX. I served as a Chaplain in the burn Units. It was at that time and in response to the enviroment and circumstances that I began to view the ministry in a completey different light. It was a turning point for me that litterally propelled me to the nations of the world.
The past few years, as we searched for the right tool, so many different approaches came and went. Finally I knew that the Lord had spoken and the direction had been laid before us.
Starting in September of this year, we will officially begin our WMOF Intern Program. Within one week of our annoucement we have 5 who have signed up. Small beginning, but a beginning none the less.
This program is being designed for the young man or woman who have a direct calling on their lives for ministry. Pastoral, Evangelistic, or working with youth and children. ( but not limited to )
They will serve for three months on the field in different countries where we are currently active. These youth will not only come from America, but also from other countries as well.
They will live and serve in the chosen country as the locals, work in the outreach miistries and be submerged in the culture and also the language. And will help serve in the youth centers that are being set up in various countries by the ministry.
Recently on our trip to the Philippine we ministered in a city school of over 10,000 students. After our time there the Principle called me over and said the school was so blessed that he wanted to give us one hour weekly in each class room to encourage the students and help then moraly, and to have a postive input into their lives.
It is in these setting also that have been afforded us in several countries that the interns will labor.
We believe this will not only enhance their ministry, broaden their view of one body globally, but also serve to help equip the next generation of ministers and leadership to become more effective in their local setting.
Instilling compassion, a heart for missions, a heart for servanthood, cross cultural training, diverse living conditions and a biblical view of the world and biblical schooling, I believe will ensure a generation to come that will continue to turn the world upside down for Christ
We have an entire generation within our grasp. We cannot loose them.
Trying to develop a program that would be effective for one from any country around the world has not been an easy challenge. For myself the challenge has been that from my heart I am compelled to make sure that everything comes from the local church level, to the world, then back to the local church in the form of men and women who will help build the local church.
As I searched for the right tool and method I was taken back to a summer when I spent three month is CPE training ( Clinical Pastoral Education ). I was fortunate enough to train at Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas, TX. I served as a Chaplain in the burn Units. It was at that time and in response to the enviroment and circumstances that I began to view the ministry in a completey different light. It was a turning point for me that litterally propelled me to the nations of the world.
The past few years, as we searched for the right tool, so many different approaches came and went. Finally I knew that the Lord had spoken and the direction had been laid before us.
Starting in September of this year, we will officially begin our WMOF Intern Program. Within one week of our annoucement we have 5 who have signed up. Small beginning, but a beginning none the less.
This program is being designed for the young man or woman who have a direct calling on their lives for ministry. Pastoral, Evangelistic, or working with youth and children. ( but not limited to )
They will serve for three months on the field in different countries where we are currently active. These youth will not only come from America, but also from other countries as well.
They will live and serve in the chosen country as the locals, work in the outreach miistries and be submerged in the culture and also the language. And will help serve in the youth centers that are being set up in various countries by the ministry.
Recently on our trip to the Philippine we ministered in a city school of over 10,000 students. After our time there the Principle called me over and said the school was so blessed that he wanted to give us one hour weekly in each class room to encourage the students and help then moraly, and to have a postive input into their lives.
It is in these setting also that have been afforded us in several countries that the interns will labor.
We believe this will not only enhance their ministry, broaden their view of one body globally, but also serve to help equip the next generation of ministers and leadership to become more effective in their local setting.
Instilling compassion, a heart for missions, a heart for servanthood, cross cultural training, diverse living conditions and a biblical view of the world and biblical schooling, I believe will ensure a generation to come that will continue to turn the world upside down for Christ
We have an entire generation within our grasp. We cannot loose them.