Moses -- A Lesson in Godly Leadership and the Power of Prayer

Greetings fellow “sheepdogs!”

I just got back from attending the CPPA Conference in Grand Junction where I gave the invocation (thanks to all who prayed for me) and attended Lt. Col. Dave Grossman’s acclaimed “Bulletproof Mind” seminar. Dave was outstanding as usual and I had the privilege of assisting him with his book sales during breaks. Col. Grossman is a MUST-SEE and, as he spends over 300 days a year on the road “ministering” to law enforcement and military personnel all over the world, he is very likely coming to location near you. Go to his website (http://www.killology.com/) and click on the calendar button! Dave, a devout Christian, now has one of our new Centurion LE Ministry t-shirts to wear! While I consider Col. Grossman to be a friend and brother-in-Christ, the fact is that this brother is a true friend to all of us in law enforcement. Dave's passion for his fellow warriors is nothing short of “ministry” even if those he is “preaching” to often have no idea that many of the principles he teaches are indeed biblical in nature. One of Dave’s favorite verses that he cites when signing books is Galatians 6:9, “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” Indeed, as my pastor likes to say, let’s “stay the course and finish strong!”

Secondly, I’ve posted (scroll down to the bottom of the page) some PHOTOS from the Densey Cole/Chris Dewey benefit. The first is of Chris and his wife Emily while the second shows Chris and Densey together. Please continue to keep these brothers (and their families) in prayer. I hope to visit them again and have some updates for next week's newsletter.


MEETING REMINDER

As announced, we’ll meet this Thursday from 1900-2000+ (I strive to finish no later than 2030) at Calvary South Denver (http://www.calvarycsd.org/) in Littleton. We are in our latest series on leadership issues as they relate to ALL of us in the law enforcement profession and will be taking a look at one of prime God's examples of true servant-leadership in the person of Moses. Please bring a friend (spouses are encouraged to attend) and join us!


ANNOUNCEMENTS/MEETING SCHEDULE

(1) Meeting schedule updates:
Thursday, 10/1: Meet as usual – 1900 hours, Calvary South Denver.
Thursday, 10/8: Meet as usual – 1900 hours, Calvary South Denver.

(2) Retired DPD officer/current DPD Chaplain/Pastor Manny Hays will be delivering the invocation at the upcoming IACP Conference here in Denver next week. Please pray for Manny – he has been told that he can’t pray in Jesus’ name! What a sad, sad commentary on the direction our nation and our profession have been going!


LOCAL TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES (see previous newsletters/website for additional)

(1) Colorado State Investigators Association (CSIA) Conference, Golden, CO. 10/7-8/09. Outstanding training/speakers. See http://www.csiainc.org/ for more info.

(2) International Association of Chief of Police (IACP) Conference, Denver, CO. 10/3-10/7. Go to http://www.theiacp.org/Technology/LEIM2010Conference/tabid/665/Default.aspx for more information.


PRAYER REQUESTS (Please take the time to truly lift these individuals in prayer. As always, forward your prayer requests to me for publication here as appropriate or to bring up during our weekly fellowship meetings.)

(1) Thanks to all who have been praying for a fellow State Criminal Investigator who just underwent triple-bypass surgery. He survived (praise God) and is currently in rehab. Continue to pray for full recovery.

(2) Pray for a local police chief and his spouse: both are dealing with potentially serious medical issues. Let's ask God for intervention and healing according to His will and plan.

(3) Pray for a colleague and friend facing unjust (in my view) disciplinary action at his agency. Ask God to touch the heart of his Chief who has a long history of failing to truly lead from a biblical world view (and thus partially responsible for the ongoing morale issues in his department).

(4) Federal LE Ranger Krysia Baron in NM sent the following prayer request: “Please pray for the daughter of USFS ASAC Robin Poague. Robin and his daughters (ages 7 and 4) were in a serious car wreck on Friday. Their station wagon was T-boned by a driver in an SUV who had run a stop sign at about 60 mph. His younger girl, who was on the side of impact, suffered a concussion and a skull fracture and has about 45 stitches--she will require cosmetic surgery in the future--but thankfully there is NO neurological damage (PRAISE GOD!). Robin has been counting his blessings and is very thankful for the outcome--he could have easily lost his daughter(s). He would appreciate prayers for a speedy recovery for Allie.”

(5) Phil Headden with Chattanooga PD sent the following reference his injured (U.S. Navy line-of-duty) son: “I just talked to Ryan in Bethesda MD. He has seen several doctors and all are certain he will not regain sight in his eye. He is totally blind in his left eye. Continue to pray for him as he is very upset. He will likely be discharged from the Navy with a disability pension. Losing an eye is a horrible thing, but I thank God that he is alive and will be able to function in society. These things happen for a reason. God is awesome and I am blessed to have family and friends who support us in every way. God will reveal his glory in this horrible accident…”
Please keep Ryan in your prayers!

Watch your six and keep your armor cinched up tight (Ephesians 6:10-18)! I look forward to seeing out our locals and visitors this Thursday.