“These days there is a real tension between what the human soul needs in order to be truly well and what life in leadership encourages and even requires. There is a tension between being and doing, community and cause. There is a tension between the need for measurable goals and the difficulty of measuring that which is ultimately immeasurable by anyone but God Himself… Leadership that functions creatively and spiritually in the midst of paradox is not for the faint of heart.” Ruth Haley Barton

Dear Friends

As we enter a new decade may you continue to discover with revelation all that is yours in Christ Jesus, and may you enjoy His company, as the One who never leaves you.

Dear Friends

The summer seems a distant memory now as the autumn season races into winter but we want to share with you some of the news from recent events which continue to encourage us.  It is a wonderful privilege to travel with people on their spiritual journey, and we include some of their testimonies and experiences which speak perhaps louder than our reports!

We also wanted to share with you something of the season we are in and we covet your prayers, thanking you for your support in standing with us.  We communicated in our April Newsletter that it is seven years since we officially launched Transformational Leadership Centre in 2002.  As staff, we were living in different locations and over the years we have seen a number of significant changes including a move to Sussex and a drawing together of a team in one area.  Many of you have shared our hopes and disappointments over the years as we trusted God in regard to a property that would have been ideal for developing the ministry.  Earlier this year that property was released from the Trust it was held in and sold to a private owner. 

Dear Friends

Weekly we hear stories from people in this nation and around the world who have a hunger to know God, a searching for a deeper reality, a longing for authenticity as they wrestle with the ‘truths’ they know about God and where they find themselves in the reality of their day to day experience. Some come to us in a place of pain, exhaustion and confusion, disillusioned in their faith. Others come with a hunger and thirst to grow and develop in their relationship with God, excited about life but wanting to connect with us for further development.

We are grateful to God for the missionaries, church leaders and other individuals that He directs our way. As they share something of their story, as we hear the honest heart cry for more of God, it is a consistent reminder again of why we do the things we do. It is a reminder that God has called T.L.C to be this place where leaders can come, a “safe” place for transparent honesty... a place to grapple with truth... a place to find restoration... a place for transformation and motivation to reach their God given potential. It remains a privilege and is both humbling and honouring to walk with those we encounter.

We share with you just a few statements of gratitude received over the past few months:

“...you have led me in the continuing discovery of the mystery of knowing Christ as my Life . . it is transformation!”

“This has been one of the most transforming experiences in my 20 years of ministry.”

“While facing my biggest leadership challenge to date, you came into my life at a crucial time in my development. There is no way to put a price tag on how much you have invested in me....”

“I don’t know how to thank you for your patience and unconditional love. It continues to reveal the heart of father to me ..”