LCEC Induction for New Leaders 2021 | BoL
Since 2013, the Board of Laity of CAC has run the LCEC Induction once or twice yearly. The session welcomes both new and long-time LCEC members, MOTs, and pastors.
It aims to provide a better understanding of the way LCEC should function so that newly elected members may quickly and effectively integrate into the system of leadership in their local churches.
This year, the trainers and attendees met online on Zoom on 10 July 2021. The Board is happy to see the participation of close to 60 LCEC members from the CAC, ETAC, and TRAC churches.
The main trainer, Ms. Kwok Wan Yee, shared that all leaders must understand their calling as they serve, the concept of Connexionism as a Methodist distinctive, as well as the organisational structure of MCS.
Using examples and MCQs, participants were engaged in active learning about the conduct of LCEC sessions according to the Book of Discipline.
As a Christian, we are also to recognise that our identity lies in Christ—as a disciple, servant, and friend. Even as we serve, we must not neglect our discipleship, for it is in Christ that we shall find wisdom, strength, and truth.
Spiritual leadership is where we open ourselves to the guidance and leading of the Holy Spirit, keeping God in the conversation and communal discernment. This will ensure that our leadership role is performed in servanthood and dependence on the One who gives wisdom and strength.
We give all glory and thanks to the Lord for being the head of the Church and for loving and caring for us through the generation of people He has raised up to lead His church. We eagerly invite you to join us in praying for the following:
- For the Lord to continue guiding, empowering, inspiring our leaders through the Holy Spirit as they serve His Kingdom
- For the well-being and godly leadership of our pastors, Presidents and Bishop
- For Methodist churches and leaders all around the world to stick close to the heart and will of God as they influence and contribute to the running and development of Methodist Churches
If you are a member of the LCEC and you have missed the session, we are glad to share that the session’s recording and PowerPoint slides are available to you online, upon request. You may write in to resources.cac@gmail.com or submit your request via this link: https://www.cac-singapore.org.sg/enquiry/.
Other than LCEC Induction training, BOL has also recently conducted a training on “Identifying, Preparing and Electing leaders in our Methodist Churches”. Individuals who were invited to attend the session may request for the session’s recording.
More trainings such as PPRSC training (to provide greater understanding of Human Resource matters in the church context), Christian leadership training, and PEAKS Personality Profiling training (leadership development based on this internationally acclaimed tool, developed by Dr Shirley Lim), will be publicised to churches via email and they will be open to relevant individuals from CAC, ETAC and TRAC churches, so do keep an eye out for them!
Board of Communications & Kwok Wan Yee (Member of Board of Laity)
(Chinese version of article available – Translation by Rev Joshua Ong)