The ratio of brother-sister serving in SFC is around 1:3 (to say safely). It’s more of a challenge than an understatement for us in our Chapter A2 to maximize the potential of our brother. Thus, June 23, 2017’s “Kapatiran, Walang Patid Ang Samahan,” of SFC Chapter A2 Brother’s Fellowship and Empowerment happened. The goal is to gather as much brothers as we can in our chapter to pray, bond and learn from each other. We surpassed the limited 2‐3 day preparation but as long our hearts are in line with our purpose, structure and execution will take care of itself. We started with a prayer (praise fest), followed by a series of activities that focus on self-familiarization, getting to know others, building confidence, and team work. The experience that night has been amazing. It was fun and full of substance. The conversations, dialogues and testimonials shared from one brother to another (learning in its highest form). A night truly to remember. Thank you A2 brothers namely Dan, Brian, Glenson, Wil, Mark, Reggie, Rain, Gabby, JP, Marlon, Albert, Jelo, Renniel, Joel and Drex for participating and contributing to this activity. Looking forward for more activities in the future along with other brothers in our chapter. We will strive to create more opportunities for our brothers to build confidence because nowadays so many of us choose our path out of fear disguised as practicality/ convenience. We are such stuck in negativity because we think we don’t see any good in ourselves, we have a tendency to define ourselves by our failures, mistakes and wrong doings. That delays our improvement, blocks our growth. We believe in you brothers…progress is progress no matter how slow or fast it is.
· Blessed is the brother who has not wanted the high places, but who has been called into service because of his ability and willingness to serve.
· Blessed is the brother who knows where he is going, how he is going, and how to get there.
· Blessed is the brother who serves genuinely without having hidden agendas on it.
· Blessed is the brother who knows how to lead without being dictated.
· Blessed is the brother who seeks the best for those he serves.
· Blessed is the brother who has patience and understanding on the progress of every individual in his group.
· Blessed is the brother who leads for the good of the most and not for the gratification of his own ideas.
· Blessed is the brother who develops leaders while leading.
· Blessed is the brother who walks with his group and create opportunities for them.
· Blessed is the brother who has his head in the clouds but his feet on the ground.
· Blessed is the brother who considers leadership an important opportunity for service.
In our modern culture, there is a leadership vacuum. We are desperate for leaders. The world needs men and women of character and integrity willing to step up to the plate and lead others well. But too often we talk about leadership as if it’s only applicable in a certain area. It’s almost like we think that people only need to be led when they’re at an area at a time – but nothing could be furthered from the truth! People need leadership in all aspects of their lives. I think being a leader at home is as important as being a leader at work or community. In fact, your home and family is probably the biggest sphere of influence you have as a person. It’s where you will find the most teachable moments, the most opportunities for growth, and the most potential for developing other people who can help shape the world. We need someone who are genuinely concerned for others and would do his best to help others come to the experience the Lord, to help them do well in their services, and really be able to show their own personality confidently. Their concern is the development, the growth, the deepening of the other person. We do it with certain humility by putting the other person first without being weak or judging or anything of that kind of thing.
Everyone has his own concept about leadership, but all of us want strong, effective, and moral leaders. They’re in great demand but hard to find. I can’t speak from other chapters but I know for a fact that we do want our brothers from our side to lead out. Leading out means to be on the eye of an action. Whether it’s in front, back or side. Imagine a military commander leading troops into battle. Picture a team captain rallying his teammates for one last push. Leading out means extending your leadership and influence beyond your comfort zone. Establishing and improving our self as a brother will play a crucial role in our transition to the next phase most of us dream of becoming…a father.
The role of man as the father in the family can be summarized as “leader, protector, and provider”. I believe in restoring men’s Christian identity as strong husbands, fathers, and leaders in society. Such challenges confronting men’s traditional role in family and society many times result of insecurities and anxieties for men, creating both mental and spiritual doubts and fears of their manhood. Helping to restore our Christian identity as leaders, protectors and providers, we focus the journey of from brotherhood to fatherhood. Like Christ, He says, young men need to hear from their fathers that “you are my beloved and in you is my delight.” If they are to become fully rounded men, capable of raising a family, and fulfilling their purpose in life, men should be mentored by other men in order to fully understand the manly role of fatherhood and family leadership/headship as one “who lays it down, who sacrifices, who dies to himself” rather than someone who superiorly pushes his weight around.
I think that one of the things that I would want to stress is that a community such as SFC must constantly focus on leadership formation. One of the reasons is that there is a certain leadership turnover which in a way is a good thing. Some people are transferring location and they can’t serve any more, or family or personal matters come up and they can’t serve. So I believe that we need always to raise up new leaders. That the mission and vision of the CFC will continue to live on in generations to come. An environment of acceptance and improving a person’s quality of life by experiencing Christ.
To the person reading this, you have the potential to change the world. And my hope is that you will. You are a work in progress and a God’s masterpiece all at the same time.
And with that, may God be forever praised!
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