Transforming the Church One leader at a Time
What does your pastor do to make ends meet? Does he participate in corruption or take bribes? Does he promote himself and his personal ideas to get rich? Because you live in Canada, I know your answer to these questions is no. But if you lived in countries like Zimbabwe or Burundi, you might actually face these problems with your pastor. The lack of leadership in churches across Africa is heart-breaking and has resulted in bribery, corruption, abuse, false doctrine and the overthrowing of many godly leaders. That’s why what I’m writing you about today is so important. Let me start by telling you about two men. The first is Phineas Dube. When I was directing TWR’s Africa work in 2002 I knew I needed a godly African man to address the issue of leadership. Phineas was well known in Africa as an outstanding trainer in the area of Christian leadership. He is a no-nonsense guy who can say things to his African brothers that you and I never could. And that’s exactly what he started doing in 2003, when he began presenting a program called Tools for Wise Leadership to his African neighbours. Today, another respected and experienced leader, Dr. Roy Musasiwa, has taken the baton from Phineas and now heads up this critical leadership training ministry. Through TWR, Dr. Musasiwa is reaching a new generation of African leaders through this weekly radio program that teaches Biblical leadership values and God-honouring leadership styles. “We believe that Africa’s biggest need is for leaders of integrity who are capable, who fear God, who are trustworthy and who hate a dishonest gain (Exodus 18:21),” Dr. Musasiwa said. Tools for Wise Leadership is aired numerous times each week from Swaziland and South Africa on satellite, AM radio and shortwave radio, reaching throughout the African continent. It is making a difference in the development of new leaders throughout Africa. There’s only one problem. Funding of this excellent work remains a challenge. TWR Zimbabwe began this program in 2003 when Zimbabwe was one of Africa’s most stable economies. But Zimbabwe began experiencing severe economic problems, which led to 80% unemployment and hyperinflation making it difficult to continue funding the program on their own. Corruption throughout Zimbabwe also worsened, destabilizing the country even more. But, TWR Canada stepped in, and your donations are what keeps this important ministry program on the air.
TWR Canada’s current commitment is for the production and airing of one program a week. The topics include, Heart Qualities of a Leader, Understanding Your Purpose as a Leader, Teamwork, Godly Operating Values, The Leadership Style of Jesus, Truthfulness, Humility, Forgiveness, Dealing with Ego, and Handling Anger. The programs reach thousands of church leaders (and aspiring leaders). Can you help us? The future of the Church in Africa is in the hands of men who have had an encounter with God, feel called to serve, but are not equipped to lead wisely. There is nothing more important for this current generation in Africa than the need to nurture new believers and young believers. We need an army of Godly leaders to fill the vacuum! The total cost of production and broadcasting is $354 per program. We’ve made the commitment to our Africa team to sponsor this program, but currently have not received enough funding allocated for this work. This program has the potential to transform the church in Africa, but it’s only possible with financial support from Canada. We need your prayers and your financial gifts to keep this life-changing program on the air. As the Director of TWR Zimbabwe told me, “If it was not for you and our dear friends in Canada, we would actually have phased out the programme… How we praise God for your wonderful encouragement at this time.” Prayerfully consider partnering with us in sponsoring this excellent program. Your gift today will help us reach the Church in Africa with vital, practical, biblical teaching on Christ-like leadership. Please send your gift today by going online to www.twrcanada.org or by calling 888-672-6510. And may God bless you as you bless His people in Africa. Your servant, Ray Alary President TWR Canada