Letter from Galina

One of the greatest challenges of ministry in Russia is leadership and management. No one in that system has ever experienced a democratic way of life. They have either been in groups that were run in an authoritarian manner or one that was laissez faire or chaos in action.

When the Russians say they want democracy in the church they mean no order or authority at all because they are used to abuse of power not power that is used to protect and support people.

Galina and I discussed a leadership style that has order with input from the participants it was a unique option. In her letter to me today she noted that the team met and discussed the future and the leadership approach we discussed actually worked well.

We are trying to help the people there develop a new nation not just develop small groups. Pray for them.