INTERVARSITY UPFRONT: God's Vision. God's Hands. God's Influence. (October 2009)

Well, I am first and foremost excited to present my first update to each of you since my newsletter that was sent out this past summer. I am also excited to share with all of you, my Prayer Circle Team, how God is both challenging and growing:
1. Me as a leader and 2. The group I am honored to be part of.
These past two months, I have been forced to face what my own abilities as a leader have been. My reactions to my leadership reflection are: surprise, encouragement, humility and at times discouragement. With all of these feeling, an increasing knowledge of out HOW MUCH I truly need to lean on our Savior for direction and guidance.
Some truths that have been enforced or reinforced these past two months:
• “Doing” things are easier said than done.
• . We as God’s disciples MUST seek Him and His throne for His vision. Otherwise, God will not give the opportunities to grow his children and embrace the lost, to us; rather He will give them to others.
• Asking for help is not a sign of weakness or placing burden on others. It is an opportunity to live out authentic community that God has beautifully designed.
• To be an effective leader, I must know more about WHO God has created me to be, than knowing WHAT TO DO.
• The Authority God has placed over me can be trusted.


What is has happened these past two months at InterVarsity of the U of M Campus:
• Outreach Team developed for the 5K freshmen at the Superblock starting this week!
• The Refuge on Tuesday nights from 7:30-8:30
• Student Leaders being transformed more into Godly men and women weekly
• Growth for leaders at Encounter Retreat October 9-10th in Maple Grove.
• Leadership Conference October 24 &31st.
• 4 Small groups, allowing students to discover more of God and more of who God has created them to be.

I have learned that growing stronger as a leader is a process, not an instantaneous event. Patience and grace for me and for others journeying on this process creates a holy and godly environment, where the Lord’s presence is felt.
God is SOOO good!