Salem Avenue Baptist Church

Pastor

On the Mark

There is an African proverb that says, "If you think you are too small to make a difference, try spending the night in a closed room with a mosquito." The implication for our church life is obvious. Everyone is capable of doing something that can impact our church's ministry and life together. Everyone is capable of exerting influence that will guide our church in moving in the right direction.

The challenge of leadership is to harness the energy that comes from everyone's small contribution and guide in the right direction. Leadership is knowing where a church or an organization ought to go and persuading others, through character, compassion and competence to join them on the journey.

I would like for the leaders of our church to gather on a regular basis so that we can work on issues of vision, mission, and ministry in our church. Where are we going and how are we going to get there? Our first SABC Leadership Forum will meet Tuesday night, January 31 at 6:30 p.m. Some folks serve in positions in the church that give them what we call "positional leadership" – Sunday School teachers, Committee members, Deacons, etc. Others have leadership because of their personality, influence, and demonstrated commitment to the church. If you have a deep interest in the future of this church, I invite you to come.

In His Love,

Bro. Mark