Pastoral Covenant Groups Announced
The Center for Pentecostal Leadership and Care (CPLC) reports that this fall 126 Pastoral Covenant groups from 20 states and regions are launching another one-year process of pastoral development and renewal. An estimated 1,000 Church of God pastors will be participating.
A number of groups have already conducted their covenant-making retreats to start this year’s journey. One participating pastor testifies, “How wonderful it is to be able to share in an environment where there is trust. I was down, dejected, and felt like stepping out of pastoring. But my brothers in this covenant group have prayed and encouraged me. I have found the strength to fight another day for the cause of Christ.”
Another pastor left revival services at this own church just to be at his group’s retreat, stating, “I need this! You don’t get this at Campmeeting or Prayer Conference where we sit down and talk about ministry at a deeper level.”
Dr. James P. Bowers, Executive Director for the CPLC, reflects on the significance of Pastoral Covenant Groups for cultivating a culture of trust and care in the Church of God, stating, “My hope and prayer is to see the ‘leaven’ of trust, respect, and care found in the pastoral covenant groups spread throughout our church.” The Center for Pentecostal Leadership and Care (CPLC) is a ministry of the Church of God Theological Seminary in Cleveland, Tennessee. For more information, visit www.pentecostalleadership.org.
For further information, please contact:
J. Randolph Turpin, D.Min., Assistant Director, Center for Pentecostal Leadership and Care
Phone: (423) 478-7020 Fax: (423) 478-7720
Email: pentecostalleader@gmail.com
Web site: www.pentecostalleadership.org
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Pastoral Covenant Groups have been very productive among Church of God pastors. |
