4.2 – Equipping and Training for Mission

[Anna]

Shepherding with integrity of heart means keeping ourselves pure in the sight of the Lord. What we do in secret matters just as much as what we do in public. We must hold each other accountable in our areas of weakness and work together as a body to help each other move in our God given abilities and Spirit led callings. As we lead those around us, we must do so with Christ as our model, the Holy Spirit as our guide and the Father as our provider. He will lead us into all kings of situations in which we must follow Christ example; prayerfully committing our followers and our next steps to Him. Integrity of heart also involves being humble before God and others, recognizing and repenting of sins, and not thinking more highly of ourselves then we should.

Having skillful hands means that we are, as leaders, constantly learning, growing, and challenging ourselves and those around us to live the life God has called us to live. It is important as leaders to recognize and build into the potential of others and sometimes that means that we must also get equipped ourselves.

I do believe the ACOP is equipping the next generation of leaders in these two areas by proving programs and courses, such as the one we are taking now, to be the best followers of Christ they can be as the best leaders are the best followers.

[Afraz]

We can apply these competencies to christian body to by demonstrating the love of Christ within the fellowship. Be truthful to the body of christ and not overlooking teacerable moments that may come . Staying ture to the word of God and standing on the word of God is very important ,this is how we express and demonstrate the love of Christ .

Leading with a skill hands , that can only be direct by the spirit of God. David almost ever time , will lean on the Lord for his direction, nspiration and instructions.

[Kevin]

When it comes to having “integrity of heart” in modern ministry leadership, one thing that comes to mind is honesty. We need to be honest with God, ourselves, the leaders under us, and the people we are leading. We need to allow God to search our motives and convict us if we’re doing anything from a wrong place.

We also need skillful hands in what we do so that we’re productive, strategic, and efficient in our ministry. We need to constantly be getting better in how we’re doing things, so that the Kingdom advances not in a haphazard, random way, but with intention and force!

[Alissa Carlton]

We must have a heart that is open to the Lord and pursuing him fully, but that will only take you so far. You also must be properly trained and have the knowledge and experience to lead well. Having the desire to follow the Lord and be a Godly leader are the first steps, but one must then be spurred to action to learn how to do this well.