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These are a personality that others enjoy being with, their reputation (both inside the church and with people outside the church), and a strong Christ-centered marriage (if they are married).

Tell your story, tell about your life before Christ! It is a good idea to write a few short 15-second stories down on a piece of paper. Be prepared!  

Do you have a story about when you met a person of peace and they responded readily to you, to your prayers, and to your sharing of the Gospel? If so, keep looking and finding more persons of peace. If not, ask God to lead you to persons he has prepared as persons of peace.

Our topic for 2026 is Leadership Development. In my last episode, I introduced some characteristics that I look for in potential emerging leaders. Those attributes are an identity firmly rooted in Jesus Christ and humility.
Today, I want to introduce you to two more things to watch for.

Persons of peace are people prepared by God to receive the Good News. They have a hunger to know him. They welcome messengers who share the Gospel. To learn more about biblical examples of persons of peace, click here to enjoy a new edition of Multiply:

 It is vital to find individuals who are kind and open-hearted, as their hospitality paves the way for meaningful connections. When someone welcomes you, they are more likely to have a receptive heart, ready to listen to your testimony.

This openness lets God begin His work in their life, and then their families, and ultimately leading to the opportunity for the entire village to hear the good news of Jesus Christ.

Today, and in episodes to follow, I want to share some thoughts about characteristics that I look for when identifying potential future leaders.

Today, and in episodes to follow, I want to share some thoughts about characteristics that I look for when identifying potential future leaders. 

We don’t know a lot about Jesus’ disciple called Nathaniel. But one thing we
do know about Nathaniel is that he owes a debt of gratitude to another
disciple, the one named Philip. Listen to John 1:44 – 49:

I am excited to share today, or shall I say, “reinforce,” the vision that God has given One Mission Society’s Village Church Planting.