LFM Connect (Leighton Ford Ministries)

Raising the next generation of missional leaders, uniting ministry leaders in relational community, and helping future leaders discover their unique call.

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What We Do:
- Whole Life Mentoring
- Thriving Ministry Mentoring
- Parachurch Mentoring
- Spiritual Retreats
- Transforming Your Church Workshops
- Thriving Congregations Initiative
- Coaching for Vision, Governance, Stewardship, etc.
- Creation of Many Mentoring Resources

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Sunday Extra: A Second Touch. Dr. Jim Singleton, Executive Director of Missional Leadership, LFM, speaks from Mark 8 which is the only time Jesus heals a blind man and touches him twice. He invites us to receive another touch from Jesus. Watch at: https://t.co/seOw0w5Hai

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Sunday Extra: An Invitation! Pastor Corey Widmer from Third Church in Richmond, VA invites us to a deeper communion with God. Corey and I are co-mentors of a group of pastors by Dr. Jim Singleton, Leighton Ford Ministries. https://t.co/MLyJSooncS

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Chetola 2021: One of the skills we talked about is the “art to asking spiritual questions.” When starting new groups, we want to ask questions and listen. We create the space for questions and process. MaryKate Morse reflects on that art: https://t.co/c68oNrlq5r

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At the Chetola 2021, pastors and leaders from across the U.S. came to experience the ministry of listening. They are challenged to begin new mentoring groups. Leighton Ford gives us insight into a life of listening. Join Leighton for his guidance. https://t.co/vrem3Qb2O7

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This week church leaders from 11 denominations are first experiencing an LFM Mentoring Community’s “safe people, places, & times,” & then learning principles for launching mentoring groups for pastors across the USA. Jim Singleton talks abt these moments: https://t.co/kPRe0nuSJD

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Today our mentor gathering: Chetola 2021 begins. Pray for the team and leaders who are traveling from across the U.S. They will be immersed into the practice of mentoring. Ask for God's direction over every conversation, teaching and interaction. https://t.co/s3etgUG9er

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Corey Widmer of Third Church in Richmond, Virginia, challenges us to follow the pattern of Jesus for work and rest teaching from Mark 6. LFM has worked with Third Church and Corey is a co-mentor with Dr. Jim Singleton and a group of pastors. https://t.co/wxJmdcuOeV

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Sunday Extra: Invitation to the Good Life. Pastor Corey Widmer at Third Church in Richmond, Virginia, uses John 10:10 to invite us to an abundant life with Jesus. Corey is a co-leader of a Leighton Ford Ministries mentoring group. https://t.co/81pRMTPWrJ

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Last weekend, Leighton Ford Ministries (https://t.co/s3etgUG9er) was in Miami, Florida to kickoff a new cohort of Latino churches. Please pray for this new cohort as they share the Gospel in Miami.

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This weekend, Kurt Andre with Leighton Ford Ministries (https://t.co/XmfKPLVHOt) was in Miami, Florida to kickoff a new cohort of Latino churches. Please pray for this new cohort as they share the Gospel in Miami.

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Sunday Extra: Pastor Ed Allen at Gateway Church In South Riddings, VA uses the story of Hezekiah from 2 Kings to teach us to be faithful to God's Word. Several years ago Kevin Ford at LFM took this church through a vision developmental process. https://t.co/fOxmaTbQpV

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Pastor Daniel White of Whitworth Church in Spokane, WA teaches from John 10 how Jesus is the Good Shepherd. In 2020, Leighton Ford Ministries conducted a Discovery Process for this church. Dr. Jim Singleton, Exec Director of Missional Leadership, LFM at: https://t.co/qjGvzWKWcA

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Sunday Extra: Everyone Needs Redemption. Dr. Dave McKechnie, chairman of the board of Leighton Ford Ministries, uses the story of Ruth and Boaz to teach how everyone needs redemption. by Leighton Ford at: https://t.co/Gyui36Ncuj #sundayextra, #mentoring, #mentor, #onlinesermon

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Sunday Extra: When The Right Person Intervenes. Josh Moody encourages Christians to take simple steps and help others on their journey to faith in Jesus. by Jim Singleton, Executive Director of Missional Leadership, Leighton Ford Ministries at: https://t.co/kuIZ6HhRUp

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Sunday Extra: Experience The Joyful Life Even When on Empty. Pastor Megan Hackman uses Philippians 2 to teach us how the God-filled life allows us to live joyfully even when we are on empty. by Kevin Ford, Chief Catalyst, Leighton Ford Ministries https://t.co/SxkVULu7s4

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Bishop Claude Alexander shows how God exceeds our man-made plans. Bishop Alexander is a member of the LFM Strategic Alliance Board. Dr. Jim Singleton, Executive Director of Missional Leadership, Leighton Ford Ministries. #sundayextra #mentor #mentoring https://t.co/FuoJ8OV1y1

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Sunday Extra: Abundant Life in Christ to a Broken World. Dr. Mark McIIraith, the senior pastor at Lake Grove Presbyterian Church helps us understand John 10:7-10. Dr. Jim Singleton, Executive Director of Missional Leadership, Leighton Ford Ministries https://t.co/xO6q9lihlp

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Sunday Extra: Submission God's Way. Dr. Steve Turnbull of the Upper Arlington Lutheran Church in Columbus Ohio, helps us understand intentional submission. https://t.co/jnSQe1FsrP

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SUNDAY EXTRA: From Concern to Compassion, Alan Platt (@AlanPlattFC), founder of Doxa Deo challenges every believer to become a city changer. https://t.co/V5CQ7avshm