Leland Dean Trains Church Leaders in Egypt

Leland Seminary’s Academic Dean, Dr. John Lee, recently traveled to Egypt to participate in an intense week-long program to encourage and equip Christian pastors in their ministries.  The program drew 250 attendees from throughout Egypt and some surrounding countries.

Twenty volunteer team members helped to run the program in Egypt which drew leaders from 13 different Christian backgrounds, including Egyptian Coptic, Roman Catholic, Baptists, Presbyterians, and Pentecostals. The program, which is underwritten by major donors to WaveStarters, is based on a “heart school” concept that focuses on relational issues with God.

“Especially in trauma-filled areas, people have a difficult time receiving and enjoying the unconditional love of God,” Dean Lee said. “They operate out of an orphan mentality, not as a child of God. They often think of themselves as workers and servants of God but not as sons and daughters of God who are called to enjoy God’s love.”

In addition to healing, deliverance, gifts of the Holy Spirit, biblical theology and spiritual formation, the attendees are taught “attachment love.” 

“That’s understanding, experiencing, and growing in intimacy with Abba, the Father,” he added.

Dr. Lee has been a member of WaveStarters’ Board of Directors since 2020 and has previously travelled twice to Albania to conduct training.  In the coming year, he plans to help with similar programs in Bosnia and later, in France, which will draw Turkish leaders living in France.