02/02/2026
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On January 24, 2026, guided by the insightful teaching of Pastor Jefte Cuyopan ( Cuyopan Jefte Taguiba ), a new generation of BEMC leaders gathered to ground themselves in the essentials of Christian ministry.
Pastor Jefte began by distinguishing worldly leadership from the Biblical and Christian leadership, effectively renewing the minds of our youth toward servant leadership with Jesus Christ as the ultimate example. He emphasized the necessity of โzeal with knowledge,โ reminding us that passion must be balanced with wisdom.
Key takeaways from the session included:
* Leadership is Influence: It is the ability to influence others toward a common goal.
* Leadership is Learned: It is a skill learned over time, not an inherited trait.
* Leadership Starts Within: We must be able to lead ourselves before we can lead others.
The session deeply explored the heart of a leader, defined by humility, sacrifice, faithfulness, and obedience. Pastor Jefte beautifully illustrated this with the phrase, โ ๐๐ก๐ ๐ญ๐จ๐ฐ๐๐ฅ ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐๐ฌ ๐๐๐๐จ๐ซ๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ซ๐จ๐ง๐ ,โ referencing Jesusโ act of service in John 13. Echoing Timothy Keller, he reminded us that God calls us to be shepherds, not bosses.
Finally, he focused on the leaderโs attitude: a teachable spirit, a servantโs heart, and humility that produces excellence. Citing Philippians 2:8, he noted humility and obedience goes hand in hand and that if Christ followed instructions, so must we. If we cannot submit to Godโs instructions, we cannot lead His people.
We are incredibly thankful for this investment in this next generation! ๐ฑ
