Growing Leaders
// Tim DeTellis
When it comes to any organization, vision and direction are driven by the leader.
Here at New Missions, we fulfill our mission through a church and school model and rely greatly on pastors who also serve as the school directors on their campuses. The pastor is influential in the direction of the local ministry and they empower the teachers and administrative staff to serve families within their communities.
Pastor Guillame Jean hosted a baptism service, as together, we are baptizing and making disciples.
Pastor Ernst LeRoy served as our Bible college director for 20 years and as pastor in Leogane for 25 years.
The unique history of New Missions is how our pastors and teachers grow together. “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.” (Proverbs 27:17) Pastors mentor pastors. At New Missions, we will pair a pastor with an older man who has served faithfully over time. Monthly, our pastors and school directors meet to share best practices and procedures. Gathering for encouragement and prayer strengthens the bond of unity around the common vision of seeing lives changed.
Monthly, our pastors and school directors gather for a time of encouragement and prayer.
Pastor Denis Plaisimond who serves our Ti-Riviere church and school campus graduated in 2006. He was mentored by Pastor Ernst LeRoy who sadly passed away last year after serving as our Bible college director for 20 years, and a pastor for 25 years. Growing leaders takes mentors discipling their mentees. We are thankful for the 35 church and school leaders of New Missions serving together. ~Tim DeTellis
