“My life has taken an important turn,” Simon said. “Before the training, I didn’t know the Lord very well. Today I give thanks to the Lord that my longing to be part of God’s mission is a reality. This is the greatest opportunity God has given me—the most meaningful of my life.”

As a church leader in Mexico, Simon reflected on his experience in a leadership development program, launched with the help of Global Disciples.

In many places, pastors and church leaders have limited training and few opportunities to develop their skills or be encouraged in their ministry. As Global Disciples partners with local churches to provide ways to train their leaders in the way of Jesus—at all levels—it builds up the Body of Christ.

Hector is another leader trained alongside Simon. “A year ago, my spiritual life was in ruins,” Hector said. “The joy of serving the Lord was over. In that time, I was led to be involved in this training.”

For him, leadership training led to changes in his life and a renewed joy in his ministry. Hector said, “Today I am leading the mission effort in my area, and I have recovered my love for lost souls. Serving the Lord is a joyful experience. I feel fulfilled in serving Him, searching for the unbeliever, and restoring broken people. I bless the ministry of Global Disciples; you have been used to restore my love for the Lord.”

Leaders like Hector and Simon are equipped and becoming the passionate, visionary, and Christ-like leaders needed in the church in Mexico and in the Body of Christ all around the world.