Pastoring the Pastors in Pakh 16
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According to some, over 70% of all Karen residing in Thailand are Christian. They have a long tradition of leading their own church in its ministry and outreach. The churches in Pakh 16 are no exception. There are many fine leaders, both men and women, young and old in the churches up and down the border. |
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As a result
of the war in Burma many church members are refugees. Unable to buy
land or hold down any but the most menial jobs they find it very hard
to financially support their leaders. People live in such desperate
circumstances that it is often the pastor who ends up supporting his/her
members, both in terms of material and spiritual support. With churches
spread over five provinces the presbytery finds it hard to give the
care that these servants of God deserve.
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To meet the needs of leaders in the churches the 16th Pakh has proposed a scheme of leadership support, mentoring and nurturing that began in June 2001. A team from the Pakh visited each of the 5 church districts and led seminars covering topics of • Effectively leading others • Biblical understanding of the Church • Church Growth • Cell Church Strategy By all reports the seminars and the chance to get together was appreciated by the leaders in all five districts. The next round of seminars begins in May 2002. Topics for discussion will include: • Qualifications and roles of elders and deacons • The structure of the National Church and its constitution Please join with us in praying that this time together will truly meet the needs of the churches and will help them to be the people God has called them to be. Click here to see recent photos of Leadership training seminars |