Last week I was privileged to spend a few days in Sacramento for the first gathering of Western Area Administrators in a new SHAPE group.
As I've stated before, I am convinced that SHAPE represents a radical change in how we develop and support ministers. It is not just another "program" coming out of Anderson; it represents a complete and thorough paradigm shift. I am fortunate to be in one of the pioneering SHAPE regions.
SHAPE leadership at Church of God Ministries (Arthur Kelly, Jeannette Flynn, and Ryan Chapman) are urging and making it possible for Area Administrators to participate in their own SHAPE clusters. The conviction is that we need it as much as any pastor, and it is critical that we have our own first-hand experience of it if we are to lead our district's SHAPE ministry.
The experience in Sacramento was very positive, and I look forward to upcoming gatherings!
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