MINISTERIAL DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE

Karen and I returned from MDI around 5 pm.

Bishop E. C. McKinley opened with a welcome to all. The intensive was great and very pertinent for the ministry of today. Sister Londa Richardson, TCBL Director, moderated the intensive. There were presentations covering passages in the book of 1 Timothy. There were times of worship and prayer as we viewed videos powerfully demonstrating the greatness of God. There were presentations by Steve McDonald ("Sound Doctrine"), Winston Reid ("Our Vocation"), Paul Holt ("Public Worship & Order"), E. C. McKinley ("Standards of Leadership"), Tim McCaleb ("The Character of the Church") and "Fidelity To True Religion" was taught by class discussion with Sister Londa Moderating. There were focus groups for personal expression and discussion of the class material seeking for positive insight to become better leaders who lead in teaching doctrine, in worship and in maintaining the foundations. There was an open forum on "Proper Relationships." Sister Londa also had "Building Blocks of Ministry" interspersed throughout the intensive. Dr. E. C. McKinley concluded the intensive with "Sharing Your Faith." The cooks did a fantastic job. The food was great! Several ministers were there for the first time, including lay ministers, trial deacons, and pastors. It seemed that each one left with a greater determination to seek God and to become more involved in their respective ministry.