A Drink of Cool Water

I belong to a mentor group of San Diego Pastors affiliated with Transformation Ministries.Actually, all of us aren't even from the San Diego Area. We have two that come from El Centro and one from Tucson. Our leader, Tom Mercer, comes from Victorville. And, actually all of us aren't pastors, at least currently. We have one business man who is a lay leader, Clay Ford who is the chairman of Holy Spirit Renewal Ministries, a youth director and a minister of evangelism. Yesterday, there were twelve of us who met.

We meet to learn, to share, support one another, and to grow. We started by sharing our experiences about our reading of John Maxwell's "Leadership Gold". Then we begin to share what is happening in our lives. It is awesome to hear what God is doing in each one's life. Most of us had some joys, and some real trials. After sharing, we pray for one another.

I am always amazed at how we bond with one another. We only meet once a month, but that meeting is like a drink of cool water to when you are real thirsty. I have been a minister for many years and I know from experience that you can't do it on your own. I know I need to have people that I can honestly talk with -- people that I trust -- people who understand what I am going through. Too many pastors think that they can make it alone. Find a group where you can be yourself. If you don't need help, they do; but you will find that you will become stronger because of them. I am renewed today because of seeing my brothers yesterday.