SOME LEADERSHIP THOUGHTS FROM THURSDAY BREAKFAST
Every other Thursday morning, I meet with the men who lead ministries in the church over breakfast at 6:30. Here are some thoughts from yesterday's leadership discussion:
- Leaders must take great steps of faith. When was the last time you did something that scared you? That was risky? That you said, "Unless God does a miracle, I'm going to fail"? I want to follow others with bigger, greater-faith-demanding dreams than the ones I have. Trust me, The LifeHouse is full of risky, faith-demanding dreams. Let's do and dreams things that will inspire those around us. We are part of a CAUSE more than a vision or purpose statement.
- Leaders are models. Most of us have heard the saying, "We teach what we know, we reproduce who we are." This is true for leaders. We can only expect of othes what we are doing and modeling. When we ask people to share their faith in Jesus with those around them, do they see us doing it? Or we challenge LifeHousers to invite their friends to church, are we doing it? Or we want people to pray, are we disciplined in our prayer life? Or servant leadership, can we ask someone to work hard, sacrifice, and serve passionately, if they don't see us doing it first? Or can we ask those around us to tithe or sacrificially give, if we are stingy or afraid to give to God? This is why we must continue to serve, pray, give, and lead by example. The question is not, "why don't those I'm leading do...?" but, "Am I doing... so that these see a clear model?"
2 comments:
dude, this is such an awesome idea. it is too bad there hasn't been a better response so far. it is a frustrating endeavor when you come forward with a bold idea, as you know better than most!! i think this could catch like wildfire if we are able to market this along with the new website. i like the idea of some more personal teachings/thoughts that go beyond a sunday sermon. this is the visionary thought that will some day lead to connecting the larger congregation and some day the other churches that are planted!!
I'm convinced that we have to lead the way. It'll take time for everyone else to catch on- but what a great way to stay connected. Plus, everyone else whose considering coming to The LifeHouse gets a glimpse into our world- you know, the whole "full disclosure" thing. I think it's great for others to know who we are when they finally come as our guest.
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