Growing Leaders

Being in a ministry long term at the same location allows you to see all kinds of stuff—people coming and going (all for various reasons); people struggling with the same issues over and over; friendships in the church going south; etc. But one of the most rewarding things to witness in long term ministry is watching people learn and grow. Wonder City is now just a few weeks away from appointing our first group of leaders. I sat down with two of these individuals Wednesday night after church to discuss a mercy ministry request. (A requirement to be a leader is that they have completed our financial literacy program.) That is an awesome feat in itself—that I could sit down with two of our members to discuss such an issue! More importantly, I was able to ask these ladies if one of them would be willing to visit with this church member about her financial situation. A couple of years ago it would not have been possible for me to do this. What surprises me even more is that the one who volunteered is currently going through some financial difficulties of her own. The most exciting thing about this is that the volunteer, having been through our financial literacy program, knows what to do when in a tight situation. What a blessing to have leaders who can, and are willing, go and minister to a brother or sister in need!