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Friday, 28 August 2015
Thursday, 27 August 2015
EDI 2015: Miracles in Sun-Scorched Lands
1 Kings 17:16 For the jar of flour was not used up and the
jug of oil did not run dry, in keeping with the word of the LORD spoken by
Elijah.
At EDI (Economic Diplomacy and Integrity Forum) rain poured
out in Fuzine, Croatia. It poured out
on the participants and the team of EDI 2015. This was not a literal rain but a spiritual rain that God
gave to all of us who attended these 11 days together this July in Fuzine,
Croatia.
The current reality of our countries cannot be glossed
over; all are experiencing some types of crisis. For the majority of participants and team coming from
Southeast Europe a recession with no end in sight has gripped their
countries. The happiest thoughts
of the young people are to flee to a Western country (this were the actual
desires of several participants when they first arrived at EDI). Although this is not necessarily bad
for them, what about the countries they would leave behind? Will they continue to be dried up,
sun-scorched lands? Even prosperous
Western countries like the US and Norway, two other countries represented this
year at EDI, have their own cultural, financial and spiritual crises. At EDI we did not gloss over these
realities but neither did we let them determine our present and our future.
God impressed us during the days of EDI 2015 that we will
be those who hold the rains of blessing, the joy, the flour and oil that will
not run dry no matter what happens to the surrounding around us. We are the “7000 that will not bow our
knees” (1. Kings 19:18) to circumstances and the winds and ways of the world,
but are emboldened by Jesus and his principles to make a difference
together. To bless our nations
financially, culturally, and spiritually acting out the principles of Jesus
together, determined to speak, walk, act, and love differently.
At EDI we were encouraged and taught by well selected professionals in business, economics and politics. Robert Maricak, former CEO of General Grafik in Croatia, encouraged us to avoid corruption, to pay our taxes, be people of integrity, to be entrepreneurs and take risks. Eimert van Middlecoop, former minister of defense in the Netherlands, taught us about the values and traditions of Jesus that can be brought into politics. Samuilo Petrovski, National Director at IFES for Serbia and Montenegro, spoke on leadership and diplomacy. Gerti Bogdani, an Albanian politician, reiterated that we can have the miracles of peace in the midst of storms, with God fighting on our behalf. Others that filled our jars were Jack Fallow, former CEO of UK Gasforce, who spoke about maintaining the flow in our work life and through literature from authors such as Plato and Tolstoy taught us what it means to be people of integrity.
Experts discussed relevant issues facing our
countries. Mihaela Kovacs, Director
of Fundatia Baraca Sighisoara in Romania, Margareta Mihalic, project manager at Autonomous Centre (ACT) in Croatia, and Andrey Ivanov, Head of sector, Roma and Migrants integration
at European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights, taught us about the Roma situation in Europe using
practical examples of reconciliation and love. We also addressed the discrimination and empowerment of
women, and the current waves of media manipulation. The later was addressed by
Tihomir Kukolja, BBC trained radio broadcaster. Through it all we were given
hope.
Thanks goes to Drazen Glavas, Head of ET!K, a Croatian company committed to Education, Training and
Kommunication (communication),
and Camelia Popa, artist who also runs an art school in Romania. They helped us explore our gifts and
talents and we learned to write out and live our life goals as well as express
who we are in art. And through the
second annual EDI creative competition, participants presented visions of
change for their countries and committed to practical solutions for bringing
hope to our nations. For the team,
who were previously EDI participants, EDI held its first series of advanced EDI
courses where they could continue to grow through private mentoring designed
especially for them.
In small groups, recreational trips to the Adriatic coast
and conversations during breaks, participants and team members dialogued about
our lives and cared for each other with sincerity and depth. People were open about their
difficulties as well as their joys, dreams and visions for their own lives,
their communities, their countries and the world. It was a time of refreshing and inspiration for all of
us.
By the end of this forum I felt that I had been amongst amazing men and women that will be God-made miracles in their sun-scorched lands, bringing rain where there is none.
Monday, 11 May 2015
Economic Diplomacy and Integrity Forum Moves to Albania
The first EDI - Economic Diplomacy and Integrity Forumin Albania was a big success. Inspired by the long history of EDI Forum in
Croatia and a more recent history of EDI seminars in Romania, EDI Albania went
about creating a true movement of change.
80 participants from business, economy, politics,
education, law, engineering and other areas of Albanian society
joined together to speak about principles of Jesus in business and economy, and
how one could follow Jesus in the environment of widespread corruption.
The Forum took lasted for two and a half days in the Hotel Doro City, Tirana;
from March 27th through the 29th.
The 2015 EDI Albania sought to encourage participants to
follow Jesus closely in their businesses and professional lives. Erjona Kulla from
Tirana directed EDI Albania in partnership with the Christian
Young Entrepreneurs & Professionals Partnership for Integrity, ECPM
– European Christian Political Movement, the Wilberforce Foundation, Sotmeria, NeJ
Foundation, and the SGP Party of the Netherlands, as
well as with Forum for Leadership and Reconciliation from USA.
Participants were encouraged by Jack Fallow, former CEO
of UK Gas Force; Lars Rise, ex-MP of Norway; Maria van Oost, SGP General Secretary,
and local speakers who gave professional advice and taught from the
perspective of Jesus. Participants were eager to discuss the presentation in
small groups and workshops. They discussed about how to follow Jesus outside the
church walls - in their careers, politics and business. A follow-up meeting is
planned for May 22, and then other follow-ups, one every three months.
Justin Kagin, EDI Forum Director
Monday, 22 December 2014
Highlights 2014
As we are coming to the end of 2014 let’s
enjoy watching these two videos highlighting the two main gatherings that took
place in Fuzine, Croatia in July and August 2014, Economic Diplomacy and
Integrity Forum (EDI) and Renewing Our Minds 2014 Leadership and Reconciliation
Gathering.
Tuesday, 24 June 2014
As We Move into the Summer 2014
Ahead
of us are two leading Forum programs in Fuzine, Croatia, EDI – Economic Diplomacy
and Integrity Forum, 13th – 27th July, and ROM – Renewing
our Minds Leadership and Reconciliation Gathering, 2nd – 17th
August, 2014. Let’s be refreshed with the vision and objectives of Forum, ROM
and EDI.
Forum
for Leadership and Reconciliation is about advancing the Kingdom of God through
development of leaders with noble, reconciled and serving characters, in tune
with the teachings of and example of the person of Jesus. Forum’s mission is
pursued through intentional, holistic, transformative and relational education,
training, mentorship and coaching, as well as through development of serving
and caring communities, and networking through strategic partnerships. Our
vision is about developing leaders transformed by the person of Jesus in a
divided world, and our two main initiatives are ROM – Renewing Our Minds and
EDI – Economic Diplomacy and Integrity Forum.
Renewing
Our Minds (ROM), an international reconciliation and leadership development
initiative, with its roots in Southeast Europe (Balkans), has become a
worldwide mission. ROM advocates forgiveness, reconciliation, peacemaking, loving one’s
neighbor as oneself, integrity and leadership of service. It
teaches young leaders how to embrace others and develop lasting friendships
despite their religious, national and ethnic differences. ROM is a mission that challenges
paradigms and assumptions, refines the character of young leaders according to
the teachings and example of the person of Jesus. For hundreds of young
participants from 50 countries ROM has been life defining and life changing.
Many alumni have emerged as leaders of influence, and are today making a
difference in the political, social, humanitarian and religious arenas of their
countries. A vision of ROM is about building communities through transformative
leadership.
Economic
Diplomacy and Integrity Forum (EDI) is built upon the leadership and
peace-building principles of ROM to support the development of young
professionals and students in the areas of economics, business and politics.
EDI Forum believes that the best way to fight against corruption, greed and
unhealthy rivalry between and within nations is to establish an economic and
political community informed by the principles and character of Jesus.
Visit
this place often during the summer months of 2014 for fresh updates about the
progress of EDI in July and ROM in August. More to follow beyond the 2014 summer
months.
Friday, 7 September 2012
Welcome to Economic Diplomacy and Integrity Forum
Photo: Boriana Staykova from Sofia, Bulgaria speaks at EDI 2012 in Fuzine, Croatia.
Justin Kagin, EDI Forum Director, writes about successfully
completed Economic Diplomacy and Integrity Forum seminar this August held in
Fuzine, Croatia
Welcome to EDI! This is what I felt God wanted me to say not only at the
beginning but to the participants at the final banquet, the last night of the
Economic Diplomacy and Integrity Forum. Welcome to the EDI/EDS/ROM Jesus loving community! At that moment, I did not feel that it
was just the end of an incredible 12 days but rather the beginning of a network
of deep friendships and followers of Jesus.
Already participants of EDI can reconnect at the end of
September in Ohrid, Macedonia at the ROM Regathering which will include not
only Renewing our Mind (ROM) alumni but Economic Diplomacy Seminar (EDS – a
predecessor to EDI), past participants as well. Additionally, one of our speakers, Leo van Doesburg,
Eastern European Representative for the European Christian Political Movement
(ECPM), has invited participants to join in ECPM events as well. Not to mention student groups in Serbia
(Evanđeosko
Udruženje
Studenata - EUS), prayer and relational
gatherings around the region, and invitations by the many speakers and
leadership that are passionate to be mentors and resources to the participants
throughout their lives. So, I am excited and happy to say that the care and
passion for Jesus and his principles will not stop when EDI finished but only
just began.
Overall, I am extremely impressed and thankful for the
quality of the leadership team and speakers, and their dedication to each other
and the participants. Truly there was an atmosphere of love and respect that
permeated the gathering, touched the participants and made EDI successful. I am
equally impressed by the attentive and engaging participants that did not sit
passively by but actively engaged in lectures, small groups, workshops and
individual discussions to get the most out of their experience.
The Economic
Diplomacy and Integrity Forum
During EDI around 30 people gathered to engage in an
intense, but also enjoyable, series of lectures, small groups, workshops and
activities where the speakers and leadership poured not just their wisdom and
knowledge but their entire lives into their time at EDI. EDI was truly a relational gathering where
not one of the speakers or leaders came without leaving their imprint on the
participants.
Leo van Doesburg helped start EDI by explaining the history
behind Economic Diplomacy in Europe and some key features that would provide a
foundation for the days ahead.
Justin Kagin complemented this by introducing Jesus as the best
economist in his lecture “the Love Economy.” He explained how Jesus taught key principles, like paying
taxes even to corrupt governments, not charging interest to the poor, giving
freely, and loving one another, that when applied can actually benefit the
economies of our nations. After a
series of group games to get to know each other better and a relaxing boat ride
in the cool beauty of Fuzine lake, EDI launched into the Trinity Forum with
moderator and speaker Jack Fallow, Founder and Director of the Center for
Organizational Effectiveness. Readings from Ayn Rand, Tolstoy, Greek and Hebrew literature among
others, explored different approaches to life and challenged participants to
lead meaningful lives and lives of integrity. Normally reserved for top-level CEOs and politicians, EDI
had the honor and benefit of having this curriculum for our young leaders.
This first part of the forum also included insightful
principles for leaders to follow by Samuilo Petrovski, Director of EUS. He explained how good character and
humility are central to leadership and that Jesus exemplified leadership. Samuilo
later led a workshop on applying these principles to your life while Jack led a
parallel workshop on business complexity.
Jack also gave insights into examples of people choosing an abundant
life where Religion, Science, and Art interact in their lives to produce amazing
outcomes. Boriana Staikova,
working on anti-corruption in the Bulgarian Government, talked to the
participants about the complexities surrounding corruption; its definition and
examples of how it happens in practice.
She challenged us to think about the ways in which we personally might
be tempted to be corrupt and how we might fight it.
Some of the speakers enriched EDI by bringing their families
with them. Robert Maricak, Business
Investor and Executives' Consultant, brought his wife, Karmela, and two kids. In the second week of EDI, Robert and
Karmela spoke on the difficulties and joys of managing a career and a
family. How together they
complemented each other and contributed to a successful enterprise without
succumbing to corruption or tax evasion.
Robert elaborated on these experiences speaking of the different forms
of corruption in Croatia and how through listening to God he was able to
overcome them. Dražen
Glavaš,
founder of ET!K-Education, Training and Kommunication, brought Jodi and his three sons and he
contributed by speaking to participants on their goals and aspirations. He
challenged them to think about things that make their heart hurt, their
passions and dreams. His “Love Revolution”
lectures were some of the many seeds that he helped plant during EDI. Finally,
Tihomir Kukolja, director of ROM, came with his wife Christine and their
son. He taught on the importance
of following Jesus and not religion as an idol.
EDI was further enriched by Mihaela Kovacs, Founder and
Director of Fundatia Baraca Sighisoara, who introduced problems in the region
in gender and ethnic discrimination.
In the evening, through drama, she led a practical demonstration of the
effects and negative feelings generated by prejudice. It caused many of us to think on what we might be doing to
propagate this and how we might fight against it. As a complement to these lectures, Eunice Dugalescu, General
Project Assistant for ECPM, spoke about the human dignity movement in Europe
and around the world and which applied many of the principles of Jesus to
politics. She talked about the
advocacy of the movement and the promotion of the concept of human dignity in
protecting life from inception to natural death. Finally, Justin spoke this second week on Jesus and banking
and Leo spoke on the vision for the future of the EU (which complemented an
earlier parliament game he simulated with participants) and the role model of
Nehemiah in carrying out one’s vision.
Having these lectures toward the end provided a sufficient platform for
the participants to think and plan their own visions.
After participating throughout EDI, listening to lectures,
expressing their stories through interviews, engaging in small groups, and giving
us their music, drama and even martial arts talents, participants were asked to
give presentations of their own visions to fight corruption in society using
Jesus’s principles. They were
excellent and we are confident that many of these visions will be born out. We are also especially grateful for the
participants that volunteered to aid in many aspects of the forum; from putting
up decorations, to music, to engaging with speakers during their time at
EDI. Hristina Runceva, a teaching
assistant at the Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje and a
participant, particularly contributed in that she taught a well-received workshop
on economics and conflict resolution.
Overall a successful and fulfilled EDI, to which everyone
contributed and hopefully enjoyed.
The seeds for better nations are planted and watered and growing, and I
say again at the end here to everyone involved, Welcome to EDI!
Justin Kagin, Director, Economic Diplomacy and Integrity
Forum 2012
Tuesday, 14 August 2012
REFLECTIONS ON 2012 ECONOMIC DIPLOMACY AND INTEGRITY FORUM
Justin
Kagin, Economic Diplomacy and Integrity Forum Director, and the EDI 2012 team
members Leo van Doesburg, Mihaela Kovacs, and Christian and Eunice Vatran,
reflect on the Economic Diplomacy and Integrity Forum 2012 that was completed on
Saturday, August 11, 2012 in Fuzine, Croatia.
Tuesday, 22 May 2012
EDI Forum This Summer
Economic Diplomacy and
Integrity (EDI) is a new initiative designed to support the development of
young professionals and students in the areas of economics, business and
politics which are based in the life and teachings of Jesus. EDI Forum 2012
will take place in Fuzine, Croatia, 31st July – 11th
August, 2012. A similar seminar took place in Fuzine, Croatia, in the summer of
2011. Watch this video.
Sunday, 15 April 2012
EDI – ECONOMIC DIPLOMACY AND INTEGRITY FORUM THIS SUMMER
Building an Economic, Business and Political
Community On the Principles of Jesus
Economic Diplomacy and Integrity (EDI) is a new
initiative designed to support the development of young professionals and
students in the areas of economics, business and politics which are based in
the life and teachings of Jesus. We believe that the best way to fight against
unhealthy rivalry among and within nations is to establish an economic and political community based on the
principles of Jesus.
EDI was
established on the foundations of the 13-year peace building initiative
Renewing our Minds (ROM) and later the 5 years of the Economic Diplomacy Seminar (EDS). ROM evolved out of the need to heal relationships among
ethnic groups after the wars in Southeast Europe applying Jesus’ principles as
a platform for establishing friendship, forgiveness, reconciliation and lasting
peace in the region. From
2006-2011, the Economic Diplomacy Seminar
(EDS) hosted over 200 participants, continuing where ROM left off, by adding
economic and diplomatic principles.
This summer EDI is planning to invite 25 participants, and 15 staff and
instructors for series of lectures, seminars, workshops and mentoring events. Participants will be selected based on
recognized leadership in their communities and recommendations of those
involved with the program.
The program will be led by Justin Kagin, Director
of Economic Diplomacy and Integrity, Leo van Doesburg, East European
Representative of the European Christian Political Movement (ECPM), Tihomir
Kukolja, Executive Director of the Forum for Leadership and Reconciliation
(FLR) and ROM, Mihaela Kovac, Director of Baraca, and the executive team from
FLR.
RDI objectives are: a) To engage young
professionals and students (ages 18-35) primarily from the Balkan region; b) To
facilitate the formation of new business plans and projects and assist in their
implementation by developing a plan, working on logistics, and creating a
network of support; c) To support professional networks by connecting current
participants with former participants, and leaders in EDI and ROM; d) To
practically apply the principles of Jesus through regional and community
outreach of various kinds; and e) To highlight successful leaders in the region
and create a space for them to share and invest themselves in a new generation
of leaders.
The 2012 program content will include
international speakers and seminars; small groups and mentors; workshops; field
trips, and social events.
Economic Diplomacy and Integrity Forum 2012 will
take place in Fuzine, Croatia, July 31 – August 11, 2012.
Tuesday, 3 April 2012
About the Forum for Leadership and Reconciliation
Building Communities Through Transformative Leadership
“Do not conform any longer to the patter of this world,
but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.“ Romans 12:1.2.
Can a genuine, transforming and
long lasting reconciliation take place around the person of Jesus between young
leaders from diverse, even opposing ethnic, racial and religious groups? After
thirteen years, the Renewing Our Minds ministry has proved that it definitely
can.
It All Started in the Balkans in 1999
It all started in 1999 in the
picturesque township of Fuzine, in the mountains of Gorski Kotar, at a time
when the wounds inflicted by a decade of conflict in the region of former
Yugoslavia were still fresh and hurting. A group of young adults involved in
the humanitarian and healing ministry of Life Center International (LCI), a
faith-based non-governmental organization in Croatia started the international
Renewing Our Minds (ROM) initiative.
Over the years the
transformative impact of ROM has gone beyond Southeast Europe, and has reached
the Middle East, the African continent, the former Soviet Union, the EU, the
USA and beyond. Through ROM hundreds of young lives, from over fifty countries,
have been directly impacted. Many
ROM alumni have emerged as leaders and are today making a difference in the
political, social, humanitarian and religious arenas of their countries.
ROM and EDS Go To a New Level in 2012
ROM and EDS together formed a
new umbrella organization, the Forum for Leadership and Reconciliation (FLR).
Formed in November 2011 in the US, FRL is now poised to take the Renewing Our
Minds (ROM) and Economic Diplomacy Seminar EDS, now called Economic Diplomacy
and Integrity (EDI) to a new level.
FLR builds on the vision of ROM
and EDI, to advance the Kingdom of God by nurturing international leaders of
noble, forgiving, reconciled and serving hearts, in tune with the person of
Jesus. FLR will pursue this mission through holistic, transformative and
relational education, training and mentorship; as well as the advancement of
caring and serving communities. We believe that God, who has embraced the
entire human family in Jesus Christ on the cross, is likewise commissioning his
followers to embrace their fellow men and women, friends and enemies across
ethnic, national, racial, geographical, cultural, religious and political
divides.
This year, the FLR Board of
Directors and Executive Team are focused on establishing a firm and sustainable
foundation for future growth, and on three key international events that would
bring together up to 200 young leaders from 20 countries in the Balkans and
around the world. These events are Renewing
Our Minds Gathering 2012 in Fuzine, Croatia, July 14 – 29; Economic
Diplomacy and Integrity Forum 2012 in Fuzine, Croatia, August 5 – 19; and the
ROM 2012 Reunion in Macedonia, September 27 – October 1, 2012.
Tihomir Kukolja
Forum for Leadership and
Reconciliation, Executive Director
Renewing Our Minds, Director
Tuesday, 6 March 2012
Your Gift Will Make a Difference
Photo: ROM Gathering 2011, Fuzine, Croatia
Dear Friends,
We have good news to share, as well as a request.
ROM and EDS together formed a new umbrella organization,
the Forum for Leadership and Reconciliation (FLR). Formed in November 2011 in
Seattle WA, USA, Forum for Leadership and Reconciliation is now poised to take
the Renewing Our Minds (ROM) and Economic Diplomacy Seminar (EDS), now called
Economic Diplomacy and Integrity (EDI), to a new level.
FLR builds on the vision of ROM, to advance the Kingdom of
God by nurturing international leaders of noble, forgiving, reconciled and
serving hearts, and in harmony with the person of Jesus. FLR will pursue its mission
through holistic, transformative and relational education, training and
mentorship; as well as the advancement of caring and serving communities.
This year, the FLR Board of Directors and Executive Team
are focused on establishing a firm and sustainable foundation for future
growth, and on three key international events that would bring together up to
200 young leaders from 20 countries in the Balkans and around the world. Those
events are Renewing Our Minds Gathering 2012, Economic Diplomacy and Integrity
Forum 2012 in Fuzine, Croatia, and ROM/EDI Reunion 2012 in Ohrid, Macedonia.
We have everything in place to be a blessing to many young
lives in the Balkans and the world in 2012. FLR revitalized the ministry of ROM
and EDS (now EDI), through a new, committed and engaged Board of Directors and
Executive Team, an experienced regional task team, discerning advisors, and the
prayers of many friends.
Equally important is the financial support of friends who
believe in this work. Remember that most of the young leaders attending and
serving in the FLR programs, such as Renewing Our Minds (ROM) and Economic
Diplomacy and Integrity (EDI), are from countries and regions with little or no
financial means to cover the cost of their participation. They need your help to attend, and your
donation will make a difference.
Would you consider donating this year, and generously?
Thank you very much for considering our request. It is
important that we know your decision soon. Please write to flrpartner@learecforum.org or give ONLINE TODAY.
Love and blessings.
Tihomir Kukolja
Forum for Leadership and Reconciliation, Executive
Director
Renewing Our Minds, Director
Thursday, 23 February 2012
ROM and EDI Go To a New Level in 2012
ROM and EDI Go to a New Level in 2012
Dear
Friend of Renewing Our Minds (ROM),
Can
a genuine, transforming and long lasting reconciliation take place around the
person of Jesus between young leaders from diverse, even opposing ethnic,
racial and religious groups? After thirteen years, the Renewing Our Minds
ministry has proved that it definitely can.
It All
Started in the Balkans in 1999
It
all started in 1999 in the picturesque township of Fuzine, in the mountains of
Gorski Kotar, at a time when the wounds inflicted by a decade of conflict in
the region of former Yugoslavia were still fresh and hurting. A group of young
adults involved in the humanitarian and healing ministry of Life Center
International (LCI), a faith-based non-governmental organization in Croatia
started the international Renewing Our Minds (ROM) initiative.
Over
the years the transformative impact of ROM has gone beyond Southeast Europe,
and has reached the Middle East, the African continent, the former Soviet
Union, the EU, the USA and beyond. Through ROM hundreds of young lives, from
over fifty countries, have been directly impacted. Many ROM alumni have emerged as leaders and are today making
a difference in the political, social, humanitarian and religious arenas of
their countries.
ROM and EDS
Go To a New Level in 2012
ROM
and EDS together formed a new umbrella organization, the Forum for Leadership
and Reconciliation (FLR). Formed in November 2011 in the US, FRL is now poised
to take the Renewing Our Minds (ROM) and Economic Diplomacy Seminar EDS, now
called Economic Diplomacy and Integrity (EDI) to a new level.
FLR
builds on the vision of ROM and EDI, to advance the Kingdom of God by nurturing
international leaders of noble, forgiving, reconciled and serving hearts, in
tune with the person of Jesus. FLR will pursue this mission through holistic,
transformative and relational education, training and mentorship; as well as
the advancement of caring and serving communities. We believe that God, who has
embraced the entire human family in Jesus Christ on the cross, is likewise
commissioning his followers to embrace their fellow men and women, friends and
enemies across ethnic, national, racial, geographical, cultural, religious and
political divides.
This
year, the FLR Board of Directors and Executive Team are focused on establishing
a firm and sustainable foundation for future growth, and on three key
international events that would bring together up to 200 young leaders from 20
countries in the Balkans and around the world. These events are Renewing Our
Minds Gathering 2012 in Fuzine, Croatia, July 13 – 29; Economic Diplomacy
and Integrity Forum 2012 in Fuzine, Croatia, August 5 – 19; and the ROM/EDI 2012
Reunion in Macedonia, September 27 – October 1, 2012.
Would You
Consider Making a Financial Investment
We
have everything in place to succeed in 2012. The Forum for Leadership and Development revitalized the
ministry of ROM and EDI, through a committed and engaged Board of Directors and
Executive Team, an experienced regional task team, discerning advisors and the
prayers of many friends. Equally important is the financial support of friends
who believe in this work. Remember that most of the young leaders attending and
serving in the FLR programs are from countries and regions with little or no
financial means to cover the cost of their participation.
Would
you consider making a financial investment to help raise needed funds to support these
programs?
Thank
you for your consideration and partnering with us in this important
international initiative of leadership and reconciliation.
Love and Blessings.
Tihomir
Kukolja
Forum for Leadership and Reconciliation, Executive Director
Renewing
Our Minds, Director
PO
Box 423
Bothell,
WA 98041, USA
+1-281-515-3707, leadershipforum@learecforum.org
All
donations for ROM and EDI should be sent to –
The
Antioch Partners,
7132
Portland Ave, Suite 136,
Richfield,
MN 55423.
Phones 713-490-9571
Tuesday, 21 February 2012
Welcome to Forum for Leadership and Reconciliation
Photo: Seattle WA, January 24, 2012. Some of the members of the FRL Board of Directors and Executive Team working on the FRL incorporation documents.
A new umbrella organization, the Forum for Leadership and Reconciliation (FLR), was formed in November 2011 in the US and is now poised to take the Renewing Our Minds (ROM) and Economic Diplomacy and Integrity (EDI) to a new level. During the past several years, new regions of the world, also in great need of reconciliation and leadership with integrity, are now ready for the ROM experience. God willing, in 2013 and 2014 we are planning to initiate leadership and reconciliation projects, based upon the teachings of Jesus, in Eastern Europe beyond the Balkans, on the African continent and in the Middle East.
Thus, the Forum builds on the vision of ROM, to advance the Kingdom of God by nurturing international leaders of noble, forgiving, reconciled and serving hearts, in tune with the person of Jesus. The Forum will pursue this mission through holistic, transformative and relational education, training and mentorship; as well as the advancement of caring and serving communities. We believe that God, who has embraced the entire human family in Jesus Christ on the cross, is likewise commissioning his followers to embrace their fellow men and women, friends and enemies across ethnic, national, racial, geographical, cultural, religious and political divides.
Welcome to the blog service of Forum for Leadership and Reconciliation. Visit our blog often for more exciting news in the coming days and weeks.
Tihomir Kukolja
Forum for Leadership and Reconciliation Executive Director
Seattle WA
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