Rebirth International

Taking the Hill Country

Posted on November 20th, 2008 by Mo Leverett.
Categories: ministry updates.

Sir, do you qualify for the senior discount?

Dumbfounded, I struggled for words.  This is the first time I’ve ever been mistaken as a senior citizen.  And while I feel the physical limitations my compounding 43 years have placed on me, I never thought I LOOKED that old.

And inwardly, in my spirit, I’m still a young man – with much left to accomplish and much left on the call that God has placed on my life.  I hope, if the Lord grants me many years, to be like Caleb – taking the hill country in my old age!

It’s not news anymore – the economy has turned sour.  Non-profits suffer the most during economic downturns.  I’m running two of them – Centerpoint Church and Rebirth International.

But godly vision doesn’t die during economic downturns.  Callings remain intact when markets don’t.  We’re moving forward, despite the broader instability in the economy – and seeing the Lord at work.

Rebirth International is the expression and outgrowth of a calling God placed on my life in my youth – to advance urban ministry initiatives.  The first phase of that calling was fulfilled in the ministry I formed at Desire Street.  Much was learned there through seeing the Lord at work.  We’re now advancing that vision beyond Desire Street by coaching churches and ministries in their unique efforts and by replicating new works in places of extraordinary need.

I hope you will pray for us as we turn toward a new year.  Shane and Kristen Fast are moving to East St. Louis in January to launch Rebirth – ESL.  We’re so proud of them and are praying that the Lord goes before them with strength and wisdom.

And we’re settling into Tallahassee – enjoying the new church we’re pastoring!  I’ve also had the opportunity to do some speaking and concerting in various locations even in the first few months while I’m here.  We’re making plans for internships and workshops in ’09.

Keep praying for us and keep giving as the Lord allows.  I need your help, now more than ever.  I’m getting older by the minute.

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