LEADERS CONFERENCE TESTIMONY - A LOYAL CHURCH

Ps Ian & Daisy Foley, Hope Melbourne, Waverley Centre

It is very encouraging to see so many of our leaders who are very committed and very loyal to God....

We see that they are also very loyal to the church, the people and the movement to which God has called them to serve. It is a blessing to see the love for the word of God, the degree of unity in the body and the energy given to serve the Lord. In spite of the impossible task, there remains strong and committed obedience, hope and faith in the God of the impossible. This is wonderful!

Ps. Lance & Belle Wolter, Hope Gold Coast

We really enjoyed the practical insightful teaching. Belle and I were really encouraged to see the areas of our lives that we need to change in order to build churches with enthusiastically loyal members....

Loyal churches are led by loyal leaders who are faithful to the word of God, the vision of God, and obedient to the Holy Spirit. God does not require perfect people, but those who are faithful and available for Him.

God can change us, and use us so that he can do anything with our lives. As men and women of God, let’s be loyal to God and loyal to each other. Let’s not quit on the vision. Loyalty is the key to success for believers, leaders, churches and a movement called to fulfil the Great Commission in our lifetime.

Ps. Brendan & Hellen Kirby, Hope Adelaide

This LC has inspired me to increase my loyalty to God, to his purpose and to our great movement that He has called us to....

It has also motivated me to be more diligent in building loyal teams within our church by being a loyal leader, brother and friend, amen!

Rev 2:10 “be faithful to the death and I will give you the crown of life”

Stephen & Hannah Pitavamil, Hope Perth

We cannot build “a loyal church” without understanding the true biblical principle about loyalty. This conference helped us a lot to grow in this area...

We truly believe that if we walk righteously in God’s principles, He will bless us and also our ministries and the churches and the people under our care abundantly. We truly commit our lives to God and to our leaders to bringing God’s love and vision to the land we are appointed. We will be the good life example of loyalty.

Ps John & Lisa Rhodes, Hope Sydney

Lisa & I enjoyed again very much the pastors’ conference, Jan. 2008, “A Loyal Church....

The topic coincided with the theme of our church in relationship building and with our personal life experiences at this time. We have been unexpectedly meeting up with many friends from the past including previous members of Hope Sydney. Loyalty reminds us that the Body of Christ is not just an organisation but a network of relationships. The biblical teaching and examples were as always refreshing.”

Ps Mark Rusic, Hope Melbourne , City Centre

Loyalty is a most precious character trait....

I have not only heard excellent teaching on God's brand of loyalty, but I have personally been thoroughly blessed to rub shoulders with many loyal Hope family members from all over the God at this LC. It is very encouraging to see how many of our leaders have remained loyal over the many years of serving together. May God help us to continue to remain loyal to him over 2008 and beyond in our quest to fulfil the Great Commission. Greetings from Melbourne, Australia to you all.