Then, the new leaders begin to put into practice what they have learned. A time of evaluation and improvement takes place when the mentor returns, followed by a new time of teaching and mentoring. New leaders are selected and trained to begin multiplying leadership within their own sphere of operations. From the work of the first generation of indigenous leaders comes the multiplication of pastors and various ministries. In our situation, we have an incredible dispersion of people.
Most congregations are small, and many members are scattered.
In some cases, they lack shepherds, and mature leadership. Over the past few years, Christ has developed a number of effective apostolic-style mission workers. They in turn have been developing others who can do the same developmental work with others. Next month I will discuss this new generation of leaders that our sending forth has brought about and demonstrate the effectiveness of the apostolic model. It carries with it a feeling of weakness.