“We know that the whole creation has been groaning in labour pains until now, and not only the creation, but we ourselves…” 

“…that very Spirit intercedes with sighs too deep for words.”  

Romans 8:22,26 

Dear One,

You’ve been too busy, or not busy enough with the things that most matter.  

You’ve been learning under pressure, but not the things you imagined you wanted to learn if given a break from the ordinary. 

You’re riding on a moment of deep possibility wondering if you’re surfing, upheld or about to crash. 

You see around you the naked yearning of people in your home, neighbourhood, community of faith, and world for real contact that helps comfort, and make sense and bring hope. 

How are you? Really? 

In a variety of settings we are hearing about the challenge to our identity as ministers, leaders, and members of the gathered Body of Christ. The usual habits and activities we have relied on to confirm our identity in the faith are not available to us.  

In the coming weeks and into the fall, LeaderShift will be designing ways for these deep and true questions to be engaged. We are looking to extend opportunity for mutual learning, for shared theological conversation, for exploring the shifting nature of God’s call to us, and or equipping us for the life of service in leadership we desire.  

Here is a link that names many of these areas of concern – and some of you may see yourself in this article. As we plan for the coming months of program what might support you in this time? Message us (we’ll keep it private) on what you think might help your spiritual health and wellness for such a time as this. 

With thanks for the Spirit’s presence in all our ministries, 

Allison Rennie
LeaderShift Director