Highlights of the communique issued at the end of the 2014 workers retreat. Here are some of the pointers. 

• The participants of the workshop noted that ministers and lay leaders should retreat and take time out to seek the face of the Lord from time to time for spiritual evaluation in order to get equipped and empowered by the Holy Spirit. It should also be a time of teaching, development  and refreshing.

• It was noted that God is the source of all authorities who delegates such to His people, for a purpose which must be fulfilled. The recipients of such spiritual authority must be disciplined and broken to receive honor and dignity from God; knowing fully that authority is received by mercy and not by merit.

• The carriers of spiritual authority should know that authority is neither meant to humiliate nor destroy, but to nurture people into full stature and maturity in the image of Christ. Also, it is meant for edification, equipping men for the work of the ministry and above all for the salvation of their souls.

• As ministers and leaders we must live sacrificial lives worthy of our calling, abiding in the Grace and power of Christ and listening to the Holy Spirit for guidance and direction.

Download the full communique here