Rebirth International

There’s nothing boring about that…

Posted on October 3rd, 2008 by Mo Leverett.
Categories: ministry updates.

I’m gonna miss you Manny Man, I said.

Where are you going, Dad, he responded in a frustrated tone?

I’m going out of town my buddy.

Aw Dad, can I come with you?  It’s Friday - my teacher won’t miss me on a Friday.

I don’t think you’d enjoy it buddy, it will be a long and boring trip.

Not if I’m sitting next to ya Dad. I’ll make it fun for ya…

Well…I didn’t cave, but I sure wanted to.  I’m all by my lonesome on the way to speak to a church who will be on retreat in the Carolinas.

In addition to reminding them of God’s passionate love for them, I will also remind them of some of His additional passions to join Him in.  I intend to sneak in a little bit of the opportunity to partner with impoverished communities through the work of Rebirth.

Things are going well, at least from my perspective, at Centerpoint Church in Tallahassee.  Ministry in this setting is a far cry from life in Desire - but I am enjoying being a pastor and believe the church is excited about the prospects for their future.  We’re beginning to lay the foundation for strategic initiatives in the urban, university, business, arts and government sectors of the city.

While I don’t think of myself as a pulpiteer, I am actually enjoying representing, as best I know how, the face and heart of God to this precious congregation.

I’m thankful as well for the opportunity to continue to give vision and leadership to Rebirth.  I have a number of newly scheduled concerts and retreats that I will be leading in the Fall.

I am still making every effort to gather resources for this vital work, even in these difficult economic times.  We will conduct a conference for Rebirth’s ministry leaders from East St. Louis, New Orleans, Mobile and Tallahassee, and other interested persons in the coming year.  We will do strategic planning and prayer regarding the passions of God for the poor.

We have a plan to plant incarnational works in the most challenged urban communities throughout the I-10 and I-55 corridors and beyond within the next 5 years.  We are maintaining momentum toward that end and are looking forward to all that God will do.  And there’s nothing boring about that!

Thanks for joining me on this trip and the many others I will be taking in the near future - my friendship with you makes every trip fun!  Please stay in touch..

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