Rooted and Established in Faith

“Christian leaders cannot simply be persons who have well-informed opinions about the burning issues of our time.  Their leadership must be rooted in the permanent, intimate relationship with the incarnate Word, Jesus, and they need to find there the source for their words, advice and guidance.
Dealing with burning issues easily leads to divisiveness because, before we know it, our sense of self is caught up in our opinion about a given subject.  But when we are securely rooted in personal intimacy with the source of life, it will be possible to remain flexible but not relativistic, convinced without being rigid, willing to confront without being offensive, gentle, and forgiving without being soft, and true witnesses without be manipulative.”  Henri Nouwen, 1989

Henri Nouwen’s words ring true in light of Colossians 2:6-7.  Our desire at TouchPoints Ministry is that every woman is rooted in Christ Jesus, built up and established in faith, instructed in the truth of God’s Word, and overflowing with gratitude and joy.

The image of a large mature tree is what I see when I reflect on these verses…. The roots go deep into the rich soil for nourishment. It is well established and is not easily uprooted or damaged.  That is what our faith and service should look like.  In fact there is a poster in Starbucks that reads, “the deeper the roots the higher the reach”.   As we grow in Christ we will be rooted, and the deeper the roots, the greater our reach.

The mission of TouchPoints ministry is to encourage and equip women for life and ministry.   Through our programs we seek to help women in six key areas:  Calling, Character, Core Values, Commitment, Competency and Courage. 

As we move into the future, we invite you to join us as we walk together with Christ!