Remembering Our Christian Brothers & Sisters Around the World — The Need is RIGHT NOW!

   What happens to the Church in Africa and Asia affects the Church here in the West and what the Western Church does, certainly affects the Church in other parts of the world.  I do not know if you agree with that statement but with the opportunities that Wise Intentional Leadership Development – WILD — has had over the past 20 years, it is true from our experiences. 
 
   There is a great crisis going on in the Church across the world and definitely revealed in Africa.  That crisis is the developing and discipling of our Christian young people to become solid Christians and specifically Christian leaders.  Research from East Africa indicates that older Christian leaders are not adequately preparing younger Christian people (ages 15 to 35) to become the spiritual leaders needed not only in their churches but in the marketplaces.  Being a spiritual, godly leader does not just occur in church; impact of spiritual leaders is needed in all aspects and sectors of society.  

   Perhaps a main reason why older Christians are not intentionally developing younger Christians for leadership is this has to be a priority because it takes time and energy on the mentor’s part to equip and empower the mentee.  Leadership equals serving others.  If you want to be a leader like Jesus, you then have to be willing to represent Jesus well in all aspects of your life and a ser ...