Thankful for a busy weekend in the Lord. Friday evening met with Matt, Juliano & Marcio. Enjoyed good food, fellowship, and prayer together. Obrigado, Pai (Thank you, Father) for what You are doing. Saturday morning met with Matt & Matt. We explored several questions pertaining to consensus.
What level of commitment is needed to be part of the decision making consensus?
What constitutes a consensus? I.E. simple majority, super majority, unanimity?
What needs to be decided by consensus? Everything?
The more trust, relationship, and commitment are present among the brethren, the less these questions matter yet guidelines are helpful.
Off at noon to visit my friend Gary, and then down to Waterford, CT. to visit Paul & Donna. They have true shepherd's hearts. The following morning had the opportunity to share in the gathering, beginning by asking the following question. How many of you have ever had someone that mentored you in the Christian faith? Someone who cared for you, poured their life into yours, in an intentional way over a period of several years. In a room of about ten people only three had this experience. It is very difficult to show someone else how to do something when no one has ever shown you. I suspect that most American Christians that actually are disciples had to disciple themselves. God is faithful but I doubt this is His ideal plan. But so much energy goes into keeping churches going that we don't have time for this type of relationship.
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