Things they didn’t teach me in … (Part 2)

… Missions classes

  1. Initiative and a team spirit trumps passivity and independence every day.
  2. A good leader serves and leads in such a way that followers are willing to sacrifice personal preferences to reach the team’s goals.
  3. Graduation from Bible school and/or seminary does not qualify you to be an effective missionary.
  4. Longevity on the field does not guarantee ministry effectiveness.
  5. Missionaries with a strong sending church relationship are the envy of other missionaries on the field.

David C. Meade

David is the founder and Director of Propempo International. He has over 40 years of experience in church planting, pioneering field ministry among UPGs, and leadership both on the field and in nonprofit organizations. He is local church oriented, serving as a Missions Elder for over 20 years. He loves teaching and mentoring church leaders and missionaries preparing for service in the tough places of the world. David loves being a husband, dad and grandfather, fishing, traveling, and being omnivorous. He continues to be an avid proponent of and participant in church planting.

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