SEC Communication Staff
SEC Communication Staff
SEC Communication Staff
The clock struck 3 p.m. on Friday, February 7, 2020, at the Hawthorne Campground, and registration began! The second annual Live,Love,Lead Well Leadership Training (3LW) for constituents of the Southeastern Conference (SEC) began with much excitement about networking and learning up-to-date ministry information. About 300 individuals attended the integrated, holistic, self-care training for mission-driven leaders and teams. The event was hosted by two SEC ministries that work side by side: family life ministries, which encompasses family, health, men, and singles ministries, led by Mark Brown, Ph.D.; and prayer and women’s ministries, led by Mithra Williams.
A free biometric screening session offered attendees blood pressure, cholesterol, and other essential health screenings. The critical screening was a blessing to one person when a health concern was discovered, and they were admitted to the hospital the very same day. The group praised God that the issue was detected and they are doing well now.
As the sun rose on a very cool Sabbath morning, attendees met at the gazebos for the much-anticipated prayer walk around the lake. The prayer walk focused on self-care, and was an opportunity to nurture spiritual and physical health. Seventh-day Adventists are firm believers that if leaders are not well, it becomes harder to lead. The prayer walk began each day with devotions and stretching.
The Sabbath ended with praise and the circle of prayer as a symbol of unity. The circle of prayer then became unity in action when fitness instructor LaPlace Satterfield used a unity stick to demonstrate the power in unity. The stick glowed and beeped when the circle was complete: When the circle was broken, it ceased to function. After a full day of breakout sessions, demonstrations, and wholesome food, the day ended with a fitness party which lasted about an hour.
The weekend culminated with the annual prayer breakfast. Through powerful prayer activities, each table prayed for a specific group such as children, clergy and their families, education, the Conference, and the nation. Attendees took part rotating through prayer stations, bringing every petition and care to the foot of the cross. Derrick Moffett, Th.D.CC, delivered a timely word to encourage hearts.
The program’s uniqueness is in its intersectional approach to leadership. Rather than focusing on either internal work or skill-building for external change, 3LW connects personal awareness practices with increased capacity to be bold and effective multi-cultural leaders in the Church and to the world.
Southeastern | May 2020
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