Servant Leaders' Support, Inc
Philippians 4:19
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American States, cities, and our local communities face enormous challenges as we recover from natural, technological, and economic disasters; contend with wars, rumors of wars, and the ongoing erosion of ethics, morals, and the quality of life for families and children. What a time for the Church to serve!
As the intended, collective incarnational witness to Christ's love, mercy, grace, vision and power, the Church is called to meet these needs. But, as we know, the Church's functional capacity as a powerful, united body continues to be compromised by schisms. Servant Leaders' Support, Inc. (SLS) recognizes that any effort to build the capacity of the Church must intentionally focus on strengthening the personal and interpersonal well-being of Christian leaders. The well-being of the individuals and couples leading groups, churches, businesses and other organizations must be regarded and addressed as essential elements in community formation. To have healthy communities and cities, we must secure and nurture the health of those who serve. help is always needed, but not always accessible for them. SLS seeks to develop and deploy resources for nourishing the souls of Christian leaders.
Since the mid- 1970's, Richard and Mary Coleman have experienced what might be called the "agonies and ecstacies of ministry." They know the cost of serving others, building congregations, and leading community movements. They know the need of soul restoration and rest, and are passionately committed to helping reestablish Biblical norms for "soul-care." They want leaders to know that it is okay to need rest; to know that taking time off for self, and family is not only good, but essential.
Partnering with other local and national ministries, SLS provides confidential referrals to enhance and protect the well-being of those who serve others. We also facilitate worship/prayer gatherings, and other unique ministries to help leaders build their capacities to interact successfully across barriers.
How we handle the personal cost of serving will impact how we relate with others. Leaders encounter challenging paradoxes associated with "being" for others. They routinely intercede for others, but who intercedes for them? They go, go and go, but who comes to them? SLS does.
Reaching out to partner with other believers beyond one's own ethnicity or denomination is right ...and often challenging. Through Servant Leaders' Support, leaders gain strength for building healthier, personal, and interpersonal relationships as they seek to manifest the unity for which Christ prayed in John 17.