George Verwer is surely one of the most exemplary leaders in the history of the church. On August 20 he handed over the leadership of Operation Mobilisation to Peter Maiden at a meeting at the Keswick Convention Centre. Here are some of my reflections.
The achievements of Operation Mobilisation and its literature giant STL (Send the Light) over the past 45 years are staggering. An estimated one billion people have been touched by this work through book exhibitions on the OM ships, literature evangelism and ministry teams.
Words that come to mind when I think of George Verwer are revolutionary, spontaneous pioneer, fearless visionary, encourager. Let me share some things which particularly impressed me at his handover.
