Consulting
More and more we depend upon consultants in our mission. We need to speak with specialists in certain fields who can make an objective assessment and recommend a course of action. The consultants should never make our decisions, only inform our decision making. Nor can we rely so much on a consultant that we ignore our own perspective or mission priorities.
There was a time we employed consultants to affirm our convictions. When that happens, OK, but it cannot be the objective of the relationship. I thank God for these professional people who give their lives for our mission. I especially value those who are able to present creative options about our circumstances to move us in a missional direction. That will honor the Lord.
“I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.”- Philippians 3:14
This is a timely post. I met with Majors Terry and Beryl Camsey this morning. They’ve been ministry consultants to the Moreno Valley Corps for at least 5 years. During my two years here they’ve been mentors personally and resourceful in helping advance the mission/vision of our corps.