Down 2 Earth Leadership

Virtues, like root systems, are the unseen forces that inform and influence our leadership capacity. In particular, virtues such as: justice, compassion, forbearance, integrity, discernment and devotion - can be successfully developed within the life of any leader. These articles and observations, from leadership practitioners all over the earth, are designed to enhance your leadership role and make a positive difference among those you lead.

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Celebrating Aynsley

Last month (April 2021) was a landmark occasion in the Persad home as Aynsley graduated from Carleton University in Ottawa, with a Bachelor of Global and International Studie s; specialization Global Development. Over these years my wife and I have been careful to celebrate character over achievement. Good character travels and is revealed in every circumstance. Achievement is subjective, and can be based on sliding scales and opinions. Achievement without the integrity of good character is hollow. Integrity without achievement still brings contentment. When both occur; it should be noted and even celebrated. It is fitting then, that we get to celebrate this transition in the life of our little (not so much anymore) girl. She has been undeterred in her focus and undistracted by bright lights of the big city, as she pursues the goals that the Lord has given her. She has an aversion to the spotlight and a deep compassion for those in need. Her swimming career came to a scre

Shelter: Making a Difference

In 2002, a group of 10 men headed to a tiny makeshift village in the mountains of El Salvador, just outside the city of San Vicente. A massive earthquake had struck this part of the country in 2001, killing over 900 people and displacing over 100,000 others. Newly formed communities like these popped up in rural areas with families living in meager structures made from sticks, mud, plastic sheeting or rusty old pieces of aluminum siding. The men spent one week and built 3 homes. 3 families now had shelter from the torrential rains, security for their few possessions, and safety from predators. But would it make a difference? Could it make any kind of difference? What started with a desire to do something, slowly began to grow. First, through World Partners Canada (then director Paul Brander with Jim Noble), the mission arm of the Evangelical Missionary Church of Canada. Over the next 10 years, a few teams of Canadians would head to El Salvador for 8 days at a time. Each team w

The Light in the Darkness: My visit with IJM Manila

“What is the question that you ask yourself on a trip like this?” visiting with survivors of OSEC (age 5 to 15) That’s the question that an astute young man raised to me, as I was soliciting questions of a welcoming and engaged audience. I had just presented details of a recent trip to the Philippines, vising the work of the Manilla Office of the International Justice Mission (IJM). The trip was arranged by the Canadian Advancement Office of IJM. I had originally prepared to visit this office in April 2020, but worldwide circumstances delayed that trip until this summer (August 2023). Deb Firth, Alison Hardman, Joash Thomas, me, Steve Jones and RJ Umandap - gaining a much needed historical and cultural perspective Together with two IJM Canada staff, and three others from across Canada, we made the long trek to Manilla. There’s no short cut to cover 13,200km and twelve hours of time zone difference. The discomfort and adjustments of international travels pales however, to the s

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Deve Persad: These articles are the result of having had the privilege of being involved in various kind of work, ministry and mission over the last 30 years. Since 2001, I have been serving on the pastoral staff of the SEMC in Sarnia, ON. In 2016 - graduated with a Doctor of Ministry in Global and International Leadership from George Fox University: http://digitalcommons.georgefox.edu/dmin/137/

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