Blessings to you as fall approaches! This report highlights the Brazilian national pastor’s conference hosted in Northern Brazil.
Care for the caregivers. Through your giving for church planting and training leaders in Brazil, we were privileged to partner with the National Association of Vineyards in Brazil to hold their first national pastor’s conference. More than 80 pastors were present, and it was a time to focus on caring for those who spend their lives serving others.
Why was this special?
Having a national conference supports unity within the body. John 17:23 reminds us that unity allows the world to see God’s love.
Conferences allow pastors to gain a proper perspective on their ministry through the encouragement of one another.
Pastors from different parts of the country allow for new perspectives as one learns different approaches to similar problems through the teachings, break-off sessions, and lunch conversations.
Churches are organic entities that are not static. Being together allows for new insights as the Word is made fresh even as it is eternal. Pastors need to pursue understanding, continued education, and spiritual growth; conferences are a great tool.
Pastors need rest and conferences amongst their peers to allow for the change of pace, setting, and reduced responsibility for a few days.
Conferences nourish the health of the pastor, which benefits the whole church.
Walter Trobisch wrote, “The one who gives out much must also take in much.” Here are a few quotes from attending pastors:
“God spoke strongly in all sessions, but particularly through the phrase “waiting is part of the answer” .
“When I heard reports of difficulties that I faced or was facing, it seemed that I felt stronger and compelled to fight. I felt that God took me there for a rest of my soul. I feel very cared for by God and our leadership.”
“God ministered a lot in my life, about leaving everything in God’s hands and that the ministry is not ours, it’s God’s!”
“This holy mixture of South and North was wonderful!!! How incredible it is to hear the story of each one… the good things and even the difficulties… because this humanity brings us closer to each other and to God.”
“What impacted me were the chat groups, having time to listen to others and be heard.”
It was a worthy investment to support this national pastor’s conference, and your giving helped! Thank you for your support!
