Ministry leaders are upheld with vision, courage, integrity, and a passion for holistic mission.
As members of ILF’s holistic ministry, we are followers of Jesus Christ and our mission is to uphold God’s vision of making his name known. No matter what our gifts or calling, no matter where we are, and no matter who we encounter, “we are witnesses to the saving grace of our Lord Jesus”. This should be evident in all we do, in our words and our works, and at all times. We have to withstand the temptations that separate us from God, from one another and from the communities that we serve.
“We cannot say we love God if we do not love our brothers” 1 John 2:9 and true love comes from the inner transformation of the Holy Spirit.
To help us grow into and harvest the *fruit of the Spirit*, God wants to help us improve our attitude and emotions towards one another. As leaders and members of ILF’s holistic mission, we should uphold and model this truth as we serve ILF communities.
The bible says in James 3:1-2 “Not many of you should become teachers, my fellow believers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly. We all stumble in many ways. Anyone who is never at fault in what they say is perfect, able to keep their whole body in check”.
The words of Jesus and James remind us that being among the teachers in a ministry is more than having natural or spiritual gifts; That’s why James warns us about teachers (and leaders) serious responsibilities. Because there is an additional measurement of character for teachers in order to impact, shape and maintain Healthy Community Dynamics.
