Keys to New Church Leadership Greatness
- John Wasem
- Feb 9, 2008
- Series: Article of the Month
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- Maintain absolute integrity by humbling yourself before God everyday and practicing honesty.
- Know your church planting and leadership "stuff".
Do not depend on your natural charisma or relational "charm" to advance
your ministry. Great leaders never stop learning and exhibit a
teachable spirit.
- With 25 words or less, articulate a compelling, passionate, picturesque vision
for this new church that God has embedded in your soul. Howard Putnam,
former Southwest Airlines CEO said: "When you have a vision and someone
comes to you with some idea, you can hold it up to the vision and ask:
'Does it fit? Does it fly? If not, we'll pass.'"
- Exhibit uncommon commitment to the core values, mission, and people of your church planting venture.
- Expect positive results from the ministry efforts. Remember that hidden within every obstacle lay an equally positive, Christ-exalting opportunity.
- Take very good care of the people you lead. Team members who are loved, nurtured, and empowered will tend to buy-in to the vision.
- Honor Christ by being a servant leader. A so-called leader who is primarily interested in self will only be out for a lonely walk.
- Do not shy away from leading on the frontlines.
Peter Ueberroth agreed to lead the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles. During
the Games, he led the way by wearing the uniform and sharing the job of
a different Olympic venue worker each day.
