The Caribbean region conducted its fifth Caribbean Leadership Training seminar Aug. 4 to 7 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
There were 35 representatives from the Bahamas, Barbados, Jamaica, St. Kitts, St. Lucia, St. Vincent, Curacao and Trinidad.
For the first time, wives and deaconesses were included, thus affording them better insight into the scope of the leaders' responsibilities and better understanding of their roles in giving assistance and support to the Church.
Sessions were led by Arnold Hampton and Kingsley Mather, senior regional pastors. Participants were given a comprehensive overview of what the Church is all about, beginning with the UCG's need to train leaders to replace an aging ministry; the Church's leadership model, based on biblical principles—serving with meekness and building harmony in speaking the same thing; how to "Prepare for Greater Service to God's People NOW"; and "Pitfalls Leaders in God's Church Must Avoid."
Janice Mather and Ann Hampton moderated breakout sessions for the ladies on discretion and "How to Make the Sabbath a Delight."
The Sabbath was indeed a delight, as Mr. Hampton and Mr. Mather gave the sermon and sermonette, complemented by vigorous songleading by Osmond Douglas of Barbados.
