Rebirth International

God Blesses Rebirth International with a Fruitful Summer

Posted on July 31st, 2009 by Mo Leverett.
Categories: ministry updates.

Back in the summer of 2005, just before Hurricane Katrina blew in and redirected our lives, I developed flu-like symptoms which proved to be considerably more than seasonal flu.  It turned out that I was battling septicimia – EColi bacteria in the blood.  My body descended into convulsive patterns and when I finally made it to the hospital, I was apparently within hours of losing my life.

We never know when our present breath is to become our last.  Until then, and as long as the Lord allows, I have determined to continue in making my life count for the gospel in urban pockets of poverty.  I continue to strive toward that end, my amazing family continues to labor with me and this summer, thanks be to God and the many co-laborers and supporters, has been a fruitful season in that endeavor.

There is much to update you all on, but not enough time to do it.  Of course I’ve been traveling a good bit to New Orleans, to Atlanta and Orlando – speaking, concerting, consulting and taking doctoral classwork – everything I know to do to advance the cause of Christ’s vision for Rebirth while also pastoring Centerpoint Church.  I will be traveling to Dighton, KS this next week for a speaking and singing engagement.  I have many available slots for the Fall and Spring for those who might be interested in concerts or other things.

This summer has been a fruitful one for all of the Rebirth ministries across the country.  I have heard excellent reports of conversions in each one of the ministries – from East St. Louis, New Orleans and here in Tallahassee.  Camps have resulted in the growth and spiritual new beginnings of many urban youth! Praise God.

I also just finished conducting a month long urban ministry internship that has already proven to be fruitful for the advancement of urban ministry initiatives - as one of the interns is considering raising his support to join the Rebirth team in Tallahassee – and another who intends the same as a tutoring coordinator.

We are in negotiations with a national campus ministry to partner and hold a summer long urban project to prepare the next generation of urban ministry leaders for new fields of mission.

There is an individual considering raising finances to undergird Rebirth with administrative support.  Pray for him and for me as I also have been going paycheckless to serve this cause.

I am nearing completion of my latest recording project – a yet unnamed 2 disc hymn project with over 20 tracks.  I should have copies of the project by the end of August.  I will then turn to finishing the re-mix of the old Sacred Desires CD which is celebrating its 15th anniversary this year.  I also have recorded other recently written songs which I hope to release next year.  I’m so thankful to the many musicians who have donated their efforts to the cause of Rebirth in these projects.  I hope the new project will sell many copies which will assist us to move in a positive financial direction.

I have shifted gears from my PhD program at UNO in Urban Studies to beginning Doctor of Ministry work at Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando.  While my theoretical grid was enriched during my studies at UNO, I have discovered that I’m less a researcher and more an activist.  I think this program will suit my needs a little better and allow me to do some of the writing that so many have requested I do.

My family is prospering in Tallahassee – the kids are in good schools and enjoying the spiritual family of Centerpoint Church.  Of course the folks at Centerpoint have to be strong and courageous to have hired the likes of me as their pastor.  We’ve survived a year of realignment and are planning for a year of growth and ministry expansion in the coming year.  We love our church and are settling into Tallahassee.  We are building a home near the City’s center which we hope to move into by November.

The finances have been scarce in these changing economic times, but God has been faithful to keep us afloat.  I hope you will continue to pray for us and to consider what role the Lord has put on your heart to support our vision for advancing urban ministry throughout our great country.  For as long as the Lord gives me breath, I intend to continue in service to Him among the poor.

Please feel free to stay in touch with me.  Thanks for your friendship and support!

Mo Leverett
850.491.8800

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