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Teaching Leaders on Leadership at Pastors and Leaders Seminars and Conferences in Kenya
On my recent visit to Kenya, my main task was to teach at Pastors and Leaders Seminars and Conferences in Nairobi, Kisumu and Bungoma. It was my fourth visit to Africa in five years, which gives me a little insight into what exactly is going on particularly in the Church of Jesus Christ.
During the Seminar and Conference in central Nairobi, I was based in the East African School of Theology Campus. What a bonus to be able to speak with these young men each evening. These were young men of God preparing for front line ministry. They were so keen, eager, and full of relevant practical questions. Yes, this was a bonus indeed.
At the Pastors and Leaders Seminar in Nairobi, in the slum area of Dandora, I gave my testimony to let these men know where I was coming from, in Christ. That is so important. I then gave an “Overview of The Christian Faith” from three main heading, Jesus Christ, the Bible and The Church – these three being unique.
I took time to teach from from Psalms 120 through to 134. They are called the Songs of Ascent, and as we made our way through I sought to apply Principles of Leadership and spiritual reality.
It being mid-November I turned to teach from Luke Chapters 1 and 2 and Matthew Chapters 1 and 2 dealing with the factual reality of the birth of Jesus Christ – and then from Acts Chapter 2 on how the Risen and Living Jesus birthed and launched the Church.
At our final session in Nairobi, I was given a pile of written questions which I sought to answer. When I came to the second last question I asked – “Where am I going for my answers?” to which they replied in unison – “The Bible”! When you go to the Bible for your answers you are giving those asking the questions a firm reliable sound solid foundation.
I heard on the BBC News World Service that the M.P.’s in Nairobi had voted NOT to have their expenses taxed! Many are absolutely fed up with corrupt politicians. I wrote a letter to the national newspaper “The Standard” and it was published the next day.
Africa is in turmoil.
One BBC Economics Commentator said that the present financial crisis will hit Africa in around three months time! Wow! How bad can it become?
Sandy Shaw.