Accepting the Challenge

Placing his feet inside Dad's footprints. You may have faced an experience similar to mine. I was not very sure what to do with those who returned from a mission’s conference all excited to serve the Lord. We are, no doubt, excited for them but puzzled. We may be wondering, “How will this young person ever get into the ministry?”

Or perhaps we might catch ourselves quietly pondering about their personal flaws. We hope the flaws will remedy themselves because, after all, God has called them. In the end we trust that their dedication to full-time service will work out for the best. Because of such unresolved thoughts like these, we sometimes end up more confused than at peace in our hearts.

We know they need training, but are not sure how to proceed. Whether you get confused like I was or have the process pretty well worked out, we hope that through this article, “Training Up New Leaders,” you will gain extra insight into the practical steps that you can take to train up new leaders right in your own church.

• Supporting God’s Work

By supporting the people that God calls, we are supporting God’s work.

We know that everyone that goes forward to dedicate their lives to full-time service is not ready to go at that very moment. Those being called might not realize the full implications of this. Even though they might seem very unprepared for such work, it does not mean that God has not called them or impressed upon them the great need in the harvest field and how they might help in that process.

We should not simply dismiss anyone who claims God has worked in his life. Let time and opportunity test him. In the meantime, we should in faith give the training necessary for a person to serve the Lord. We do not want to be the stumbling block for that person. We are to use our position to help build discernment in them and to help them grow. When a leader takes personal concern for an upcoming leader, that person is greatly strengthened and encouraged. By supporting the people that God calls, we are supporting God’s work.

Suggestion: Write down the name of each person that recently dedicated him or herself at the mission conference, and if possible write down what God has called them to do. Pray for each one by name. You might pray for them weekly. That is a good start. But these people are the ones Satan will want to discourage the most. Maybe we could put them on a special ‘hot’ prayer list and pray for them at least several times a week.

Training Up New Leaders for Full-time Ministry

The process of caring for those who have committed themselves to full-time service.

Training Up New Leaders | The 'How' | Training Process | Specific Steps

Accepting the Challenge

• Supporting God’s Work

By supporting the people that God calls, we are supporting God’s work.