Warm greetings and encouraging comments were shared as the Taiwan LEAD(Leading Enthusiastic Active Disciples) Module 3 groups gathered to meet. March 2-3, 2014 the Taipei pastors and their church leaders met in the Taiwan Adventist Hospital Church. Pastor Raymond Ko, TWC Ministerial Secretary for the Northern Area and pastor of the church facilitated the gatherings through contacting pastors and caring for many details. The second group of LEAD pastors and their church leaders met March 5-6, 2014 in the PingtungCentral Church.Pastor Lin De Fu, TWC Ministerial Secretary for the Southern Area, facilitated the Pingtung meeting.
The topic of discussion for this module was God honoring Sabbath worship. David Ripley, NSD Ministerial Association Secretary, and Lynn Ripley, Assistant Ministerial Secretary served as the presenters. The foundational principles were ‘preparing for worship all week long’ and ‘worship as an evangelist witness.’ For the practical component of the program, the larger group broke into small groups where they each planned worship service that focused on the theme of a sermon.
On the second day in each location, pastors reviewed the topics of the previous LEAD modules: ‘Specialness, Urgency, and Expectancy;’ ‘Discipleship Culture for the Local Church;’ and ‘Mission and Vision.’ The next meeting of the LEAD cohorts will take place the end of May 2014.
TWC President Steven Wu shared an inspiring message withthe LEAD participants. He encouraged the LEAD pastors and their leaders to ask their church boards to vote to be active members of the LEAD church growth initiative.
The NSD Ministerial Department would like to thank Pastor Ko and Pastor Lin for their leadership. They also want to thank the Taiwan Adventist Hospital Church, the Taipei Central Church, and the PingtungCentral Church for graciously hosting these important events.
*LEAD is a voluntary program that the pastors have joined to grow the churches of God in Taiwan. The NSD Ministerial Department is determined to work in a different way. Our LEAD program is not just a one time training event, but is continuing training and support. The NSD Ministerial department will work with and encourage the pastors and their churches to success.
News Article By Lynn Ripley, NSD Assistant Ministerial Secretary