Great leaders have a high percentage of good judgment calls; they are good only if the execution is successful. The second most important role you play is to develop other leaders who can make good judgment calls.
Noel M. Tichy and Warren Bennis, Judgment
A Slice of Fresh Bread
The World Cup is over! Congratulations to Spain, to the Netherlands and to all who played, coached, watched or followed the matches of the past month. Thanks also to South Africa for hosting an excellent tournament.
Some teams did much better than predicted; others limped home sooner than expected. I’ll be the first to admit that I don’t understand or appreciate the nuances of the game but I do enjoy the pageantry and drama of the tournament.
I’m not sure why goalkeepers don’t wear their team’s uniforms. I’m sure there is a good reason and I expect that someone will explain it to me.
Paul tells us about the uniform that all Christian are to wear. He directs us to put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity (Colossians 3:14). The thing that differentiates – or should differentiate us from the rest of the world is love. In a world filled with anger, self-centeredness and violence, love will set us apart from the rest.
You may get away with being out of uniform if you are a world cup goalkeeper. But Christ expects all of us to put on love and be easily identifiable as a member of His team.
Prayer Requests
- CCI-UK has filled one of the two part-time openings on its staff. Please thank God for the help that has joined their team. Please pray that the additional opening will be filled soon.
- Violence in the northern portions of Mexico is creating concern for some camping ministries. Gatherings of youth can become targets for violence. Please pray for the restoration of peace in the area and for the safety of the Christian camps in the area.
- Several CCI associations are experiencing severe financial challenges. Please pray for the resources to continue the training, networking and support provided by CCI.
- Christian Camping Southern Africa serves several countries in the southern portion of that continent. Please pray for the planning and preparation for the CCSA annual conference scheduled for July 30- August 6.
- Christian Venues Association (Australia) is holding their bi-annual national conference August 2-6. Please pray for an effective time of training and fellowship at this conference.
- Several camps and churches in North America are sending teams around the world to help run summer camp ministries. Please pray for safety, effective ministry and an expanded understanding of what God is doing through Christian camping worldwide.