![]() ![]() To say, “We want to reach this town for Christ” is too broad. But we can measure how many intentional spiritual conversations we have had and how often we let fear keep us from presenting the gospel. It is true that no one can make someone a follower of Christ. ![]() It is easy to fall into the trap of thinking that if it is spiritual, it is not measurable. This misnomer causes frustration for those they are leading, even to the point of the leader accusing those poor followers of being unspiritual or unfaithful for not jumping on board. Leaders are often guilty of believing that the excitement and energy they feel within translates to a specific call to action. Once we do the hard work of narrowing down to a few targeted areas, our homework is still not done. Are my specific aspirations still too broad? Heathy spiritual leaders practice the discipline of constancy. Then the next week they can come up with another way, then the next week … How consistent are you in your leadership? If not very, then those you are leading will soon figure out that if they just lay low and wait it out, today’s idea will fizzle out to tomorrow’s “new and exciting” inspiration. Leaders can be amazing visionaries and come up with all sorts of ways to change the world. Am I remaining consistent and specific in my call to action? Simply put, outside of your general calling as a disciple, what is the one thing God has called you to? 2. Just like a sermon should have a clear call to action, so should your leadership. If those who you are leading cannot articulate back to you in one or two sentences what the goal is for that season, you have more homework to do. But if you could do everything that everyone wanted, no one would be happy. It has been said, “If you give a little bit of yourself to everything, you end up giving a whole lot of yourself to nothing.” So many churches and organizations have a Cheesecake Factory menu with a million options that will make your head spin, instead of a Chick-fil-A menu that is specific and clear.Īs you know, every participant of your church has a wonderful plan for you and your leaders, and by the way, their idea is always most pressing. ![]() In other words, are we clear on what our “yeses” are and what our “noes” are? Far too often, spiritual leaders are exhausted and overwhelmed because they try too hard to be all things to all people. Can I clearly articulate, ideally in one sentence, what specifically we are trying to accomplish this season? What questions, then, are effective spiritual leaders asking? 1. Far too often, Christian leaders mistake that the active work of the Holy Spirit means they should be passive in their response because “God does the work.” Yes, God is doing the work, but your act of obedience is to be faithful with what he has given to you. In response, though, healthy leaders should be actively asking strategic questions as to how they can actively engage in the work of God in this unique calling. The Holy Spirit was, is and will continue to be highly intentional about the work he is doing through you. God has a unique purpose for your ministry and a unique reason for placing you in the leadership of your unique location. ![]()
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