Thursday, April 22, 2010

Leaders Needed

I had a conversation a while ago with an officer from a philanthropic foundation. He had just declared that their immediate giving priority was going to concentrate on leadership development for the church. I actually think this is a very good idea. But when this man, whom I respect very much, told me that this priority would be practically applied through existing seminary efforts I was dismayed. My question is, "What kind of leadership is needed for a church that needs to become more faithful to her missional calling? And what kind of leadership will emerge from church and seminary trained Christians who haven't engaged effectively in evangelism?"

I'd love to hear your thoughts.