CRSB Leadership Training Day

June 20, 2009

Leaders of Boston Archdiocese prayer groups gathered at the Espousal Center in Waltham for a day of teaching about how to build up God’s temple, the Body of Christ. Tony Waddimba, Michael Mukisa, Anne Kasenge, and Nicole Mukasa, members of the Ugandan charismatic prayer community, took turns presenting four aspects of building and defending the Church. These include: Becoming people of praise; Turning away from evil in our environment; Building on the ethnically diverse gifts we have been given; and Not excluding anyone from joining our worship.

Our day started with praise led by Anne Kasenge with Tony Waddimba on the guitar and Michael Mukisa playing keyboard.

The joyful rhythms moved all present to dance and flow with the praise of our Lord and Savior.

Tony proceeded to introduce the four-part theme of the day under the following titles:

· Restoring the temple of praise

· Tearing down the synagogue of Satan

· Building a house of prayer for all nations

· Inviting others to the banquet

Members of the team explored dimensions of each topic focusing on supporting scriptures.

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Each of the presentations was designed to be followed by small group table discussions. One member from each of the tables then summarized main points discussed at their table.

All attending were enriched by the abundance of ideas stemming for our discussions.

By using this CRS Boston training resource to hone our leadership skills, we are encouraged and better equipped to build and defend the Body of Christ through our prayer groups.