Two Steps Few Leaders Take 2

We’re no longer going to believe that if God wants the heathen saved, then He’ll do it without us.  We’re going to use means.

We’re no longer going to work only along the coastlines; we’re moving to the interiors of these countries.

We’re no longer going to build mission stations; we’re going to focus on indigenous (later, contextualized) church planting.

We’re no longer going to think of the nations as geo-political states; we’re going to recognize that they are ethno-linguistic groups–unreached peoples (and even unengaged).

It takes a wise, bold, Kingdom Ethic-guided, Spirit-filled, leader to question the present reality and ask if there is a more excellent way allowed by the Word.  This is wise stewardship.  This is a major step toward Kingdom innovation.  Few leaders take the step to think differently about their realities.  Culture, tradition, and systems are powerful forces.  To think differently is unthinkable.

A second major step involves not just thinking about the unthinkable, but actually acting upon such thoughts.  Even fewer leaders are willing to walk this path.  Too much is at stake; stability is often king.  However, those that do are the ones convinced He “is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think” (Eph 3:20, ESV).

Few leaders take these steps.  But, five to ten years after they do, we’re often thankful they did.

Five to ten years from now (Lord willing), will others be thankful you took the two steps that few leaders take?

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