We finally had our first formal leadership meeting. We've had launch team meetings and Life Group leaders meetings but never a leadership meeting. This first meeting served as an opportunity for us to let people know what leadership means to us and how we see leadership in our church context.We base our leadership on the following three (3) principles:
Anyone familiar with Andy Stanley knows these are the principles he teaches for leadership. These three principles break leadership down to its simplest form. Leadership opportunities and authority are given to us from God. He establishes leadership and authority in our world. He uses this leadership and authority to perform his will in our world. Since, leadership is given to us, it can be taken from us. He gives and takes away! Additionally, we move on to other things while this leadership journey. Its imperative that we never leave leadership voids in our ministries. We should look for our replacement from day 1! Finally, since leadership is given to us by God we're held accountable for the way we lead. In everything we do in this life, we're going to be held accountable to God and the gift of leading others is no different.
What leadership principles guide your life? How is God using your leadership gift to impact his Kingdom? What are some characteristics you look for in leaders?
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