This month’s Update is a brief snapshot into one of the young leaders we are investing in. For me, hearing people’s stories can be powerful. I hope you will feel as inspired as I did. Scotty is 24 years old. He is currently in Africa on a two-month mission trip, helping develop a school and humanitarian efforts in that country. Here are a couple of updates from Scotty: “Around 5pm every day after work we meet up with all of the neighbor … [Read more...]
Celebrate What God is Doing in Axis
Legacy Shepherding Ministries, Inc. – Randy’s July Update At the end of June, after my last letter, Axis (the 20something ministry at Willow Creek Community Church) had a Volunteer Appreciation Dinner to honor the young leaders who have served so faithfully this past year. I was invited as well, since I mentor many of these leaders. Earlier that day, I met with the leader of the ministry, Jon Peacock, for our usual weekly mentoring … [Read more...]
Belonging with Gabe
Legacy Shepherding Ministries, Inc. – Randy’s May 2008 Update A couple months ago, Gabe Strom shared with me some challenging circumstances in his life. I listened attentively, believing that God uses the circumstance in our lives to bring about transformation, if we are receptive. I wanted to pay close attention to what surfaced through Gabe’s stories, so we could join God in what he desired to form and transform inside … [Read more...]
Troy’s Story
Legacy Shepherding Ministries, Inc. – Randy’s April Update “Genuine transformation requires vulnerability. It is not the fact of being loved unconditionally that is life-changing. It is the risky experience of allowing myself to be loved unconditionally. Transformation…also requires that we stay long enough in his loving presence to allow our shame to begin to melt away…we must linger long enough for it to penetrate our woundedness.” – David … [Read more...]
Love Bonds v. Fear Bonds
Legacy Shepherding Ministries, Inc. – Randy’s February 2008 Update “The opposite of Love is not Hate, the opposite of Love is Fear” – unknown “There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear…” 1 John 4:18a During one of my meetings this month with a young leader named Nuree, I randomly mentioned the above quote about fear being the opposite of love. Whether we agree with this quote or not, I think it is worth pondering. For … [Read more...]