Update on African Ministries of Leadership Development 2008 Faith, Hope and Love Global Ministries www.fhlglobal.org

Update on Ministries in The Democratic Republic of Congo

Leadership Development in Africa
October 2008

In October 2007, my wife, Jill, and I led a one week, Pastors Leadership Conference for 30 Christian leaders in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo. The material combined spiritual leadership principles and practices from my book, The Spirit-Led Leader, and coaching techniques from my spiritual life coaching practice.

Leaders Pastors Conference Goma, Congo 2007
Leadership Team of Pastor's Seminar

Jill led the group in prayer as they walked and meditated on a labyrinth, which she built for them. As a result of the week-long experience, pastors reported being greatly encouraged in their relationship with God and in their ministries, getting clarity about their vision for ministry, experiencing healing, and learning a great deal about leadership.

pastors center of Congo Labyrinth
Pastors with Jill in the Center of the Goma Labyrinth

This year, we returned to Goma to offer in-depth coaching for pastors/leaders one on one. I spent 6-8 hours each with three different leaders, and will continue meeting with them for the next six months via internet. We got off to an excellent start, though, of course, the real test is what they do with the coaching over time. I was especially excited when two of them almost immediately started using the coaching principles and practices with some of the people they are working with. In the future, we will be exploring creating a replication/multiplication model that would train coached pastors to coach others in their churches and organizations.

Coaching Session Goma, Congo

While we were in Africa, more doors opened for us to continue to expand our leadership development and spiritual renewal ministries. Opportunities include:

• Teaching pastors through a continuing education program at the Christian University in Goma (Feb 2010)

• Teaching advanced level students at the Christian University in Goma, who will go on to teaching positions in the seminary (Feb 2010)

• Leading a Pastors Leadership Training Conference in western Rwanda for 75-100 pastors (Nov 2009)

• Ongoing coaching of pastors (Oct 2008-Mar 2009)

• Creation of coaching training for future African coaches (TBD)

Meeting with President
Meeting with the Rector (President) of the University,
(Université Libre des Pays Grand Lac) Goma 2007



HOME MINISTRIES RESOURCES AFRICA ASIA EUROPE USA ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PRAY CONTRIBUTE CONTACT US LINKS	Update on Ministries in The Democratic Republic of Congo Leadership Development in Africa October 2008 In October 2007, my wife, Jill, and I led a one week, Pastors Leadership Conference for 30 Christian leaders in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo. The material combined spiritual leadership principles and practices from my book, The Spirit-Led Leader, and coaching techniques from my spiritual life coaching practice. Leadership Team of Pastor's Seminar Jill led the group in prayer as they walked and meditated on a labyrinth, which she built for them. As a result of the week-long experience, pastors reported being greatly encouraged in their relationship with God and in their ministries, getting clarity about their vision for ministry, experiencing healing, and learning a great deal about leadership. Pastors with Jill in the Center of the Goma Labyrinth This year, we returned to Goma to offer in-depth coaching for pastors/leaders one on one. I spent 6-8 hours each with three different leaders, and will continue meeting with them for the next six months via internet. We got off to an excellent start, though, of course, the real test is what they do with the coaching over time. I was especially excited when two of them almost immediately started using the coaching principles and practices with some of the people they are working with. In the future, we will be exploring creating a replication/multiplication model that would train coached pastors to coach others in their churches and organizations. While we were in Africa, more doors opened for us to continue to expand our leadership development and spiritual renewal ministries. Opportunities include: • Teaching pastors through a continuing education program at the Christian University in Goma (Feb 2010) • Teaching advanced level students at the Christian University in Goma, who will go on to teaching positions in the seminary (Feb 2010) • Leading a Pastors Leadership Training Conference in western Rwanda for 75-100 pastors (Nov 2009) • Ongoing coaching of pastors (Oct 2008-Mar 2009) • Creation of coaching training for future African coaches (TBD) Meeting with the Rector (President) of the University, (Université Libre des Pays Grand Lac) Goma 2007	The Mission Faith, Hope and Love Global Ministries exists to teach, inspire, and encourage ministers and leaders, equipping them to serve Christ more effectively. The Vision Better equipped, spiritually vitalized leaders serving Christ in strategic positions of influence throughout the world.