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 influence.

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Moving Outside the Lines

"Would I be welcomed? I don't know if I have the right clothes?" These were a couple of the questions that arose from a recent conversation. I had noticed "H----" through the locked double glass doors of our church facility. He had wedged his overflowing shopping cart of belongings between the utility shed and a parked car. He was sitting on the ground, rifling through some of his "stuff". I could see that he was angry. He was shouting at no one in particular and pounding his fist into the pavement of our parking lot. To be transparent, my first thought was "just stay inside". I'm thankful that my life doesn't move on first thoughts. I am more thankful for the impression of the Spirit of Jesus, to compel me to go out to him...or should I say, to be received by him: I assured him that he wasn't in trouble and that I could see that he was distressed and just wanted to find out if there was something I could do to help. I gave him...

The 60th National Prayer Breakfast

Over the last 12 years or so, it has been my privilege to attend the National Prayer Breakfast events in Ottawa. I’m thankful to our local and denominational leadership for their encouragement to attend. It has been formative in my appreciation for our country and development as a leader. The Monday evening Leadership dinner had a record 1,100 people in attendance. Two MPs, shared their testimony, their story of coming to faith in Jesus as adults. The highlight for the evening was hearing from a panel of new, veteran and retired MPs (Deborah Grey, John McKay, Elizabeth May, Arielle Kayabaga and Glenn Motz. They were vulnerable and authentic as talked about the challenges of living out their faith in politics. They also spoke of the significance of uniting together, across party lines based on a shared faith in Jesus. Did you know that there is a Wednesday morning bible study held on Parliament Hill in Ottawa. MPs from all parties are invited to attend? When they gather each week, ...

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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. As a graduate with a Doctorate in Leadership And Global Perpsectives from Portland Seminary, these writings have helped from the framework for a 2025 book, "Down To Earth Leadership: Influencing Communities Through the Virtues of Jesus Christ."

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