Mission

Rev David Shosanya works to encourage LBA churches in their mission. This page gives news and information (some historic) about his work.

Mission downloads

Contact David Shosanya

On his appointment. David wrote the following letter to LBA churches:

September 2003

Dear Colleague

Re: Serving you in mission

I recently began my introduction to an LBA training proposal document presented to the Board of Directors with the following words:

"The missiological challenge confronting us as an association centres around whether or not we are able to assist member Churches to identify and respond to changing socio-cultural trends and dynamics, to negotiate multiple - and often difficult - tensions, seize strategic opportunities, develop credible relationships in communities where we worship, understand and own local issues, and empower them to take action capable of impacting their host communities".

In order to realise our objectives, three LBA mission training initiatives will take place over the next 12 months. Each one will help us to explore issues around Urban Regeneration, People and Culture, and Criminal Justice - three major areas of consideration in contemporary society. Consideration will be given to how each theme relates to and impacts mission.

I am also available to serve Churches in the following - and other - ways:

• Preaching/Teaching
• Consultation/Brain-storming social-action initiatives
• Community/mission/personal & professional skills audits
• Training seminars/workshops
• Planning - and resourcing (facilitating contacts with various skills sets) - mission initiatives
• & General Support

I am excited to be serving you and very much look forward to hearing from you.

In Christ,

David Shosanya

P. S. I am looking for individuals interested in serving association Churches by being members of the LBA mission forum. If you have any recommendations please let me know. Thank you.

Job Description and Person Specification for Regional Minister (Mission) as used when David was appointed.