Christian Leadership Renewal Center Albert Yeh clrc Agenda

Christian Leadership Renewal Center Albert Yeh clrc

Agenda § § § Brief CLRC history § Current status/plan § CLRC needs CLRC vision Background Rationale Ministries Principles / Core values 11/30/2020 clrc 2

CLRC is dedicated to help Chinese churches in developing and strengthening their leaders to realize their full potential in order to meet the challenges and opportunities of the 21 st century in fulfilling the great commission. CLRC provides facilities for a holistic, threefold m i n i s t r y a p p r o a c h o f • • • 11/30/2020 Focused leadership training Co-workers fellowship retreats Personal retreat and renewal clrc 3

Background God’s working in my life MGS research project – Scriptures – Review of over 50 Christian literature sources on leadership and various aspects of Chinese churches – Comprehensive survey of church leaders • 44 ranking / comments questionnaire • 4 typical Chinese churches and 5 distinguished Chinese Christian leaders • Critical church needs/problems • Critical personal needs/problems • Proposed solutions 11/30/2020 clrc 4

Rationale for CLRC § Biblical – Centrality of church in God’s plan (Mt 28: 19 -20; Eph 3: 10 -11…) – Importance of qualified spiritual leaders (Eph 4: 11 -12; 1 Ti 3: 1 -12; 2 Ti 2: 2…) – Need for continuous training (1 Ti 4: 7 -8) – Need for genuine and disciplined fellowship (He 10: 24 -25…) – Need for personal renewal / refreshment (Ex 20: 8 -11; Mk 6: 31…) 11/30/2020 clrc 5

Rationale for CLRC (cont. ) § Critical needs / phenomena in majority of NA Chinese churches – Leadership crisis – Lack of teamwork/Internal conflicts – Limited impact on the community § Significant trends – Growth of Mainland Chinese population worldwide and their gospel receptivity coupled with explosive Church growth within China – China becoming a world power and its increasingly open policy by the government – The urgent need to pass the baton from last generation spiritual leaders to the current 11/30/2020 clrc 6

Rationale for CLRC (cont. ) § Historical /cultural factors – – – – Small size / independent nature of an average church Lack of systematic training for average lay leaders Diverse and complex multi-ethnic and sub-cultures Low priority for leadership development by overworked pastors/leaders Certain Chinese subculture / tradition orientation Influence of secular professionalism Faulty concepts of pastor’s role Adaptation of immigrant pastors from older generation 11/30/2020 clrc 7

Ministries (I) : Specialized Leadership Training • Content – – Spiritual maturity / Character building Basic biblical doctrine / contemporary issues Leadership skills Mentoring by mature / experienced Christian leaders • Periodic, short-duration, introductory to advanced seminars or resident programs • Small classes (up to 20 attendees) • Specially selected teachers / instructors building – – – Basic biblical doctrine Leadership skills Contemporary issues 11/30/2020 clrc 8

Ministries (II) : Co-workers Fellowship Retreats • • Corporate devotion and worship Developing trust Genuine sharing Ministry networking / partnership 11/30/2020 clrc 9

Ministries (III) : Personal Retreat and Renewal • Spiritual disciplines – Solitude, silence, meditation, prayer and fasting… – Self knowledge, reflection & goal setting • Physical refreshment – Periodic getaway – Relax & Recreation 11/30/2020 clrc 10

CLRC Principles & Core Values • • • Integrity and devotion Bible based Emphasis on training and prevention Holistic approach Innovative, flexible, and practical teaching methods and materials • Cooperation with local Bible believing churches and other evangelical organizations – Filling the gaps – Coordination and support • Priority to Chinese churches and potential lay leaders 11/30/2020 clrc 11

Brief History of the CLRC Vision • God’s working in my life – Baptized in 1954 in Shanghai, China – Church experiences in Hong Kong, Japan – Founded and served at the Mid-Hudson CBSG / MCCC, Poughkeepsie, NY. – Ministry at RCCC, Raleigh, NC (BOE, BOD…) – Early retirement from IBM after 25 years • Lessons learned in Chinese churches • Further study at Moody Graduate School (1994 -1999) 11/30/2020 clrc 12

Brief History of the CLRC Vision (cont. ) • God’s guidance / provision for CLRC – Site location and purchase (1997) – 1 st phase building (1999 -2000) • Speakers’ lodging, classroom, library, dinning… • Various preparations (2004 – present) – Physical facilities (library, media equipment…) and ground improvements – Brochures, application, website, organization, programs… 11/30/2020 clrc 13

Current Status & Plan Ø Thanksgiving/Dedication (4/30/05) Ø IRS non-profit tax-exempt status approved (9/05) Ø 2 nd phase building (2005 -2006) • 20+ persons dormitory, boat dock… Ø Leadership training seminars • • • March 24 -26, 2006 : Personal Devotions and Spiritual Renewal April 26 -28, 2007 : principles and process of church leadership training April 24 -26, 2008 : implementation of church leadership training April 23 -25, 2009 : the pastoral ministry of a church April 22 -24, 2010 : prayer Ø Co-ordination / co-operation on training programs with other evangelical organizations / extension courses / local churches Ø Co-workers’ fellowship and personal retreats Ø Programs to meet your needs 11/30/2020 clrc 14

CLRC Needs Ø Part time manager and volunteers for program / operations / finance / public relations / technology coworkers Ø Support for maintenance and further facility improvements • Tax deductible contributions • Volunteer / regular workers Ø God’s continuous guidance and your prayerful support • Prayer/News letter • Co-workers prayer meeting • Commitment and cooperation 11/30/2020 clrc 15

Volunteer Services • Facility: Ground/facility maintenance (clean, weed, clear, spray…) ü Repair/paint storage shed… ü Landscaping (design/implementation) • Technology: Library organization, translations… ü A/V/Network setup / maintenance; computer input ü Website maintenance, update… • Program: topics, speakers, schedules… • Finance: bookkeeping… • Public Relations: Promotions, flyers, registration… 11/30/2020 clrc 16

CLRC Logo www. clrcrenewal. org 11/30/2020 clrc 17

Personal Background • Saved and baptized (1954) in Shanghai, China • Active in the Chinese churches in Hong Kong and Japan (1956 -1961) • Founder and ministry at the Mid-Hudson CBSG/MCCC in Poughkeepsie, NY. (1968 -1982) • Ministry at Raleigh Chinese Christian Church, since 1982 (teacher / trainer, Deacon, and Elder) • Early retirement after 25 years with IBM in 1992 • Completed study (MA Min) at Moody Graduate School in 1999 11/30/2020 clrc 18