220 of the 350 or so ministers of the UPCSA concluded a three day conference at
First, the group Bible Studies centred around the theme of the conference which was Transformational Leadership – social justice in the light of Luke 4:17-19. Small group study remains the most effective method of gaining fresh insights to God’s Word. In Luke 4, Jesus declared that God’s Spirit had anointed him to preach the Good News; release the oppressed and give sight to the blind.
We agreed in our group that in following the example of our Lord, the purpose and function of the Church is to bear witness to the saving gospel of Jesus. As we say in St Giles’ our vision is … for all of us to be active in spreading the love and gospel of Jesus.
A second highlight for me were the two pleniary sessions led by our Jamaican speaker, Roderick Hewitt. He pointed out that transformed leaders are ones who do not move away from Reformed Spirituality. This starts with new birth, being born anew. That leads to a commitment to live a holy life, totally dedicated to God, set apart for his holy use as we conduct ourselves honourably.
Some quotable quotes:
- The Devil does not mind how we look externally, but is scared of leaders who take their faith seriously.
- When we become disciples, we have to have an agenda for action.
- A minister can’t teach stewardship unless he/she practices it.
- Don’t wrote yourself off because of painful blunders
- No congregation will pray unless its minister(s) pray.
- It is better to be a hose pipe Christian attached to the source of water, rather than a bucket Christian.
Moshe.
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