Some of us stay up late to watch television, read the latest on social media or play games on our computer. But, others are pacing the halls praying for the lost, counseling, leading meetings or Bible studies, singing lullabies to exhausted children, studying the Word or finding time to eat dinner.

George and Michele Mwanza, Directors of The Leadership Experience, are servant leaders, the ones that really do lay down their lives for their friends. Many of you have had the privilege to spend sweet time with Cornelius and Prima Ngosa, also of The Leadership Experience, that oversee the Beats and Books ministry. But, many of you do not know the directors of this wonderful organization where Cornelius and Prima tirelessly serve. The servant leaders beside the Ngosa servant leaders are George and Michele.

George and Michele believe that people who learn to serve, omit hierarchical power or position from the definition of leadership, live with transparency, and walk with Jesus will be the real influential leaders of the world. The Leadership Experience has an extended eight month program that teaches biblical principles, servant leadership and the importance of action, not just words, in ministry. Grace Klein Community is honored to partner with The Leadership Experience as we serve the Lord together.

For almost seven weeks, a few of us lived in the flat that attaches to the Mwanzas home. We couldn’t keep up with the pace of these servant leaders. They are amazing servants of Jesus. Every day, they give all they have to Jesus and to the Kingdom of God.

When we were still in bed, we would hear the gate open and then close again, as George left for an early morning premarital counseling session or to spend time with some men from their church. Around 8:30am, George would be leading a teaching session for the LXP students while Michele dropped the oldest two at school and spent the morning with household chores, time with Daniel, the toddler, or met a friend for an intentional coffee. She may also be teaching a session that morning on purity or how to share your story. Around 1pm, everyone would be back at the house for a hotdog lunch or maybe a jam sandwich before George ran to other meetings and Michele started prepping dinner, corralling the three kids, reading books or changing diapers. Dinner might be almost ready, and then load shedding happens, and the power is out for two hours. Sometimes dinner was at 8pm or 9pm or a miracle happened and we ate at 6pm. Then, dishes, bath time, church gatherings, preparation for tomorrow, emails, etc.

The above almost sounds normal, but it’s not. It’s absolutely chaotic and ever changing. Read HERE for how a friend described her visit with the Mwanzas. Her explanation is so good.

Every day is this long day that starts around 5:30am and ends at midnight, if all goes well. Not being a morning person, I’m especially amazed that their bodies can physically manage this pace. When I pray for George and Michele, I pray rest for them. Three kids under six means lots of waking up in the middle of the night too. How do they do it? How does anyone go with so little sleep and function? Only Jesus.

As a couple, they have such a beautiful blend of Jesus. Joy, huge smiles, hope in the hard, order in crazy, patience, flexibility, listening ears, empathy, teaching abilities, open doors and hearts, eagerness to learn, immediate obedience to Jesus, creativity, fun, adventure, laughter, tears to share, rebuke and correction, wisdom, and humility to their own flaws are a few ways they contribute to the students, church and community to which they share life. They believe Jesus’ love always wins and so they never stop loving.

My favorite story was about a homeless guy they tried to love. The guy was known around town as an annoyance, and they admitted sometimes he was hard to love, but they made sure to speak to him, to demonstrate dignity and respect towards him, and to help when he asked. Maybe he took advantage of them and maybe he didn’t. But one day he died unexpectedly and they don’t have the chance to love him anymore. He’s their reminder that love is worth it, because we never know when it may be our last chance to share the love of Jesus with someone. Love cannot be taken from you, it’s a free gift you give.

George and Michele treat the Grace Klein Community as family. As we have opened our homes in America for our partner, The Leadership Experience family, so they have done to us. We are one big family in Jesus and we mean that love from both sides. As you have loved Cornelius and Prima in the States, so we have been loved in Africa. We ate almost every meal in their home, around their table. We used their towels and their linens. We drove their car and watched their kids. “What’s mine is yours” is an absolute truth, that extends not only with Cornelius and Prima, but to George and Michele and the entire LXP staff. For many years we have stood beside them, in Jesus, and for seven weeks we labored together in the same place, praying together, worshiping together, living together and dreaming together. More than ever, we celebrate working in partnership together.

Psalm 133:1 is magnified across the oceans in this precious relationship. Praise God with us as you read, “How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!”

As our global partner, all of us at Grace Klein Community are better for the love, leadership and ministry of George and Michele Mwanza, as they lead The Leadership Experience with a wonderful team of servant leaders. We are family and we are better together.

Some of us stay up late to watch television, read the latest on social media or play games on our computer. But, others are pacing the halls praying for the lost, counseling, leading meetings or Bible studies, singing lullabies to exhausted children, studying the Word or finding time to eat dinner.

George and Michele Mwanza, Directors of The Leadership Experience, are servant leaders, the ones that really do lay down their lives for their friends. Many of you have had the privilege to spend sweet time with Cornelius and Prima Ngosa, also of The Leadership Experience, that oversee the Beats and Books ministry. But, many of you do not know the directors of this wonderful organization where Cornelius and Prima tirelessly serve. The servant leaders beside the Ngosa servant leaders are George and Michele.

George and Michele believe that people who learn to serve, omit hierarchical power or position from the definition of leadership, live with transparency, and walk with Jesus will be the real influential leaders of the world. The Leadership Experience has an extended eight month program that teaches biblical principles, servant leadership and the importance of action, not just words, in ministry. Grace Klein Community is honored to partner with The Leadership Experience as we serve the Lord together.

For almost seven weeks, a few of us lived in the flat that attaches to the Mwanzas home. We couldn’t keep up with the pace of these servant leaders. They are amazing servants of Jesus. Every day, they give all they have to Jesus and to the Kingdom of God.

When we were still in bed, we would hear the gate open and then close again, as George left for an early morning premarital counseling session or to spend time with some men from their church. Around 8:30am, George would be leading a teaching session for the LXP students while Michele dropped the oldest two at school and spent the morning with household chores, time with Daniel, the toddler, or met a friend for an intentional coffee. She may also be teaching a session that morning on purity or how to share your story. Around 1pm, everyone would be back at the house for a hotdog lunch or maybe a jam sandwich before George ran to other meetings and Michele started prepping dinner, corralling the three kids, reading books or changing diapers. Dinner might be almost ready, and then load shedding happens, and the power is out for two hours. Sometimes dinner was at 8pm or 9pm or a miracle happened and we ate at 6pm. Then, dishes, bath time, church gatherings, preparation for tomorrow, emails, etc.

The above almost sounds normal, but it’s not. It’s absolutely chaotic and ever changing. Read HERE for how a friend described her visit with the Mwanzas. Her explanation is so good.

Every day is this long day that starts around 5:30am and ends at midnight, if all goes well. Not being a morning person, I’m especially amazed that their bodies can physically manage this pace. When I pray for George and Michele, I pray rest for them. Three kids under six means lots of waking up in the middle of the night too. How do they do it? How does anyone go with so little sleep and function? Only Jesus.

As a couple, they have such a beautiful blend of Jesus. Joy, huge smiles, hope in the hard, order in crazy, patience, flexibility, listening ears, empathy, teaching abilities, open doors and hearts, eagerness to learn, immediate obedience to Jesus, creativity, fun, adventure, laughter, tears to share, rebuke and correction, wisdom, and humility to their own flaws are a few ways they contribute to the students, church and community to which they share life. They believe Jesus’ love always wins and so they never stop loving.

My favorite story was about a homeless guy they tried to love. The guy was known around town as an annoyance, and they admitted sometimes he was hard to love, but they made sure to speak to him, to demonstrate dignity and respect towards him, and to help when he asked. Maybe he took advantage of them and maybe he didn’t. But one day he died unexpectedly and they don’t have the chance to love him anymore. He’s their reminder that love is worth it, because we never know when it may be our last chance to share the love of Jesus with someone. Love cannot be taken from you, it’s a free gift you give.

George and Michele treat the Grace Klein Community as family. As we have opened our homes in America for our partner, The Leadership Experience family, so they have done to us. We are one big family in Jesus and we mean that love from both sides. As you have loved Cornelius and Prima in the States, so we have been loved in Africa. We ate almost every meal in their home, around their table. We used their towels and their linens. We drove their car and watched their kids. “What’s mine is yours” is an absolute truth, that extends not only with Cornelius and Prima, but to George and Michele and the entire LXP staff. For many years we have stood beside them, in Jesus, and for seven weeks we labored together in the same place, praying together, worshiping together, living together and dreaming together. More than ever, we celebrate working in partnership together.

Psalm 133:1 is magnified across the oceans in this precious relationship. Praise God with us as you read, “How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!”

As our global partner, all of us at Grace Klein Community are better for the love, leadership and ministry of George and Michele Mwanza, as they lead The Leadership Experience with a wonderful team of servant leaders. We are family and we are better together.