The Life and Legacy of Roy D. King: "God Moments" in Pentecostal Leadership

What relevance does the story of a 20 th century Newfoundlander's life of leadership have for today? God Moments was a term used by Roy D. King to recognize the pivotal times that confirmed to him the constant indwelling and interaction of God's Holy Spirit with His people in the ongoing decisions, situations, and circumstances of life. Those often seemingly minor occurrences, in hindsight were clearly impactful and transformative and should never be naively attributed to chance or good luck. Confident in the personal divine call on his life, he lived responsibly, firmly anchored in a reliance on God's guidance and superintending providence.

After some initial biographical sketches, the focus turns to the principles of leadership that RDK openly identified, modeled and promoted. Those foundational characteristics of effective Christian leadership included major areas such as relationships, respect, commitments, finances, integrity, planning, loyalty, education and responsibility. Illustrated through many recalled God Moments, the importance of carefully considered words, decisions, and actions in the simple routines of everyday life is revealed. Roy D. King clearly accredited his thoughts, strategies and behaviours to a constant dependence on the wisdom, strength, and personal empowerment of God's Holy Spirit.