For
over a decade, strategies focused on evangelism
and church-planting have produced millions
of new believers worldwide.
However, there
was no parallel effort equipping shepherds
for these new flocks. The result: a shortage
of leaders increasing with each passing day. For
example, in Medellin, Colombia there are
thousands of Christian communities without
Christ-like shepherds to lead them.
This is
just one city in one country on one continent. The gap is global – and growing.
The time is now to close
it by focusing on leadership development
built on the innovative and highly adaptable
strategy of Jesus Himself.
MentorLink International has returned to Jesus’ way
of developing leaders. Christ’s strategy
was to multiply Himself in key leaders. In turn,
they multiplied Christ-like leadership principles
and practices within established networks wherever
they went. The missionary teams led by Peter,
Paul, Philip and Barnabas quickly raised up local
shepherds who created leadership communities
to shepherd their flocks. Then they reached
out into the surrounding areas. The result: a
leveraged movement which encompassed the Roman
Empire in a very short time. |
MentorLink’s strategy of partnerships
and equip and release practices comes straight
from Jesus Christ’s pattern. We are
invited by key leaders to become a partner
in networks already at work in countries
or regions. In the context of Spirit-directed
mentoring relationships, we impart transformational
leadership development to known and respected
leaders. This synergy moves quickly along
relational lines through local leaders who
mentor others. The final outcome is not only
vibrant communities with Christ-like leaders
but a renewed sense of mission to take the
model to neighboring regions or nations.
Like
it did in the days of Jesus and the apostles
this leveraged ministry strategy is yielding
exponential results in a very short time.
We have nations waiting for us to assist
them in equipping Christ-like leaders for
their young churches. To answer their call,
we need your help... |
