"Just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we who are many form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. We have different gifts, according to the grace given us. If a man's gift is prophesying, let him use it in proportion to his faith. If it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach; if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is contributing to the needs of others, let him give generously; if it is leadership, let him govern diligently; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully." (Romans 12:4-8)
Leadership expectations of pastors and elders are often unrealistic and not centered on what real Christ led leadership is really about.
Too often people confuse a strong-willed personality as an effective leader, leadership is not being strong-willed, rather having a strong sense of purpose that is centered upon God. The church of our Lord needs leaders, not petty instigators. There are too many churches that substitute a petty person for a godly person and see no distinction, because the people who put them in power do not know the difference.
Characteristics of an effective hurch leader:
A vision will have your primary call from Scripture, to hear and obey His Word!
Knowledge
Knowledge is being assured that what Christ did is relevant and impacting, and is a reality that must be accepted and committed to.
Love their Call is Passion, it means there is nothing better you would rather do than...
Energizer
Energizer is the importance of influence, and being attractive with Christ who gets excited and is joyful for Him!
Learning
Learning is to learn and grow from the experience the Lord gives us so we are an example for His work!
Maturity
Maturity is to know that our need is to be in Christ, and not to be to ourselves!
Perseverance
Perseverance is to continue in our state of grace so we live it out in our lives and walk with Christ to the end for our eternal reward!
Spunk
Spunk is the willingness to take a risk and go beyond ourselves, our experience and knowledge and into what is best for the body of Christ!
No Fear of Failure
No Fear of Failure is the ability to take a risk and keep the focus and attention on our call and obedience!
Followers
Followers is knowing that you cannot lead where you have not been, unless the leader is a good follower of the Lord they cannot lead others effectively!
Listening
Listening knows to be an effectual leader, you must know how to listen, all its takes is the will to turn it on and let it work.
Practical helps on how to effectually run your church for Christ's glory and success!
Goals are very important to setting up objectives! Goals are also are crucial for targeting opportunities and action plans, and strategizing on going from one point to another in personal life as well as ministry. Goals are tools to assist growth and to better our call to Christ and our service to one another. However, goals are not the focus, nor are they...
Designing Constant Meeting and Action Plans
Every church has meetings. So how should we do them? Some are formal. Others are leisurely and informal. Some are very skilled, with strict rules of order and procedures laid out so specifically that the meeting is the ministry.Training is not just another word for discipleship. Training is a formal method of teaching someone what they need to know in the best and most pleasant, encouraging, and fun way possible. There are three areas for this, formal class, mentoring, and coaching.
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Is Biblical Leadership your goal for running your church?