Getting to know Betsy Slate

Betsy Slate

Betsy is part of a Life Change Team from America that was out visiting Sam and Marlene Poe. It was awesome having the Team at Crossroads Community Church and getting to know them better. Betsy comes from the East Coast, Boston, Massachusetts. She attends Fenway Church led by David W. Hill. Fenway Church is part of Newfrontiers family of churches and Betsy has been attending this church for a year.

M.M: Tell me more about your background?
B.S: I was born in Fremont, California and I grew up there. I then moved to San Diego and attended College before moving to Boston. I’m currently going to graduate school where I’m studying Theology and Social Work.

M.M: What are you hoping to do after graduate school?
B.S: “Wherever God leads, I’ll go!” Seriously, I’m not sure yet. I still have 2 more years of school.

M.M: Is this your first time in Africa and particularly Zimbabwe?
B.S: Yes.

M.M: What are your impressions of Zimbabwe so far?
B.S: Beautiful, gorgeous country. It’s so peaceful with peace-loving people. I’m very impressed by the work and what God is doing here.

M.M: What are your thoughts on Crossroads?
B.S: I’m impressed with Crossroads Community Church. I’m impressed with the Vision, the extend and heart it has for the Nations. I feel a kinship coming from Fenway.

M.M: It’s been GREAT having you out here in Kezi. I hope you enjoy the rest of your stay in Zimbabwe.

By Molly Manhanga

Quotable quotes on Leadership pt 1

1. Do less, accomplish more

2.We have different gifts, according to the grace given to us. If a man's gift is .........leadership, let him govern diligently. Romans 12:6 & 8

3. Upgrade your performance by playing to your strengths and delegating your weaknesses.

4. Look for opportunities to temporarily shoulder someone elses's burden.

5. Once you step outside your zone, don't attempt to lead. Follow. great leaders know when to follow.

6. Only those leaders who act boldly in times of crisis and change are willingly followed.

7. Leaders understand the unique roles of confidence and caution. Courage requires both.

Prayer and Fasting at Antelope Park

Crossroads Team

We had an excellent time at Prayer and Fasting at Antelope Park recently. We managed to take a team of 7 people from Crossroads where we joined in with many friends from Newfrontier Churches around Zimbabwe both rural and urban.
It was wonderful. The unity was great, sense of purpose, togetherness and hearing what is happening at other churches was just awesome.
God is on the move and He is using His church in Zimbabwe to spearhead the way. What a pleasure to fast and pray together.

Did folk enjoy the meal after the fast was over? You BET!

A hilarious moment was when I was greeting friends from other churches and meeting new ones in the process – I approached 6 gentlemen, introduced myself very confidently and proceeded to ask them which church they were from as I didn’t recognize any of them. One kind gentleman replied that they were part of the Zimbabwe Cricket Team who was on “Boot Camp”. Honest mistake but it was quite hilarious. I chatted to them briefly but got abit of time with Ray Price from the National Cricket Team.

By Molly Manhanga