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\"\"“And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable men who will also be qualified to teach others.”<\/em>\u00a0\u00a02 Timothy 2:2 (NIV)<\/p>\n

“Can you speak to our Kiwanis Club meeting this Thursday?” A friend of our ministry phoned to ask.<\/p>\n

Normally, I’d say no to this kind of offer. I get to speak plenty and I get tired of hearing my own voice. However, I had just attended a peer learning community with some fellow ministry leaders where we discussed what it means to be a “city church.” We also discussed the importance of finding a “man of peace” that has influence in the community and who is open to joining you as you follow Jesus on mission. Perhaps, I thought this is one of those “city church\/man of peace” moments.<\/p>\n

So, I found myself answering, “Sure, where, what time, and how long do you want me to talk?”<\/p>\n

I spoke to a group of about 30 men this past Thursday evening at the Golden Corral. They fed me. Had me lead them in a patrotic song (My friend told them I was a singer too). And then, heard my story about my passion for mentoring.<\/p>\n

I challenged them to share their wisdom and skill with the next generation. I shared with them my passion for coaching church planters through my involvement with the Innovative Church Community. I told them about the opportunities to mentor troubled teens through the Youth of Wilson organization, on whose board of directors I serve. I told them that our young people need fathers. They need mentors.<\/p>\n

They were very receptive.\u00a0I’m glad I said “Yes” to sharing my passion.<\/p>\n

The apostle Paul told Timothy to be a mentor to younger men and to teach them to mentor, to disciple, others as well. I want to obey that call. Will you join me?<\/p>\n

Let’s invest our lives together!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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