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Equipping for Ministry

Every Day I spend a few minutes reading a daily devotional on leadership and contemplating the words I read... A lot of my blogs come from these thoughts.

If I had to pin point the biggest task before the church today, I would say that it is effectively equipping our ministry leaders, small group leaders and volunteers with resources to reach lost souls for Christ. In Ephesians chapter 4 Paul is pointing out that it was Jesus Christ who equipped us for the task at hand.

Ephesians 4:11-13 (New International Version)

11It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, 12to prepare God's people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up 13until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ.

In following Christ example, we must be willing to do the same for those around us. This is a very hard thing to do, we have to be able to:

1.

Communicate effectively
Affirm regularly
Recognize continuously
Exemplify Christ like actions

2. Work on their weakness and work out of the strengths
3. Give of your time, energy and focus
4. Give them the ownership of their Ministry (freedom to succeed and recognize it, freedom to fail and be accountable for it and learn form it.)
5. Provide the resources they need to be successful
6. Clearly define expectations
7. Be willing to remove the burdens, walls and obstacles typically held in place by old processes.
8. Be great at catching them in the ACT of doing something good and reward them for it.

Our lives are an open book to the people around us, we have no choice in if we impact them, only how we impact them. As a leader you have the opportunity to influence and guide those around you. You don't have to be a flamboyant leader to lead someone to Christ, just be deliberate in your walk and aware of your potential influence and lead through your actions.


GOD BLESS

Are you ready for the PAC?

From now through April 19th, everything we do is in preparation for the MOVE to the PAC. We need people to step up and fill new roles of leadership in many areas. We need to be striving for excellence in everything we do. We need to be praying for God's guidance in every decision we make.

There is 5 things that should be at the front of your mind when you are getting ready for the MOVE to the PAC.

1. PRAY - start everything in prayer
2. Priorities - Prioritize everything, work on the biggest impact areas first.
3. Problem Solving - Think outside the box, don't let assumptions hold you back from finding a better way.
4.People - We need PEOPLE to SERVE.
5. PRAY - end everything in prayer

I am so excited, are you ready for the adventure? Are you up to the challenge? Can you visualize the PAC? Can you see the future?

Our lives are about to be turned upside down for GOD, we are going to have to up our game. I'm not talking about just practicing, I'm talking about two a days in 110 degree heat, running stairs and dripping in sweat, no end in site preparation for April 20th and beyond. This isn't about just rocking it on day one, this is about eternity. This is about CHANGING LIVES for Christ and making the impact in our community we set out to do last year when we launch SOMETHING SO BIG.

GOD BLESS

30 Second Leadership Boost

Leadership isn't about pleasantries and friendships. It isn't about saying the right thing to convince someone to agreeing with you. It isn't about being the coolest person around or the most important person in the room.

Leadership is being able to communicate the vision, objective or mission so well that that you team can see the picture exactly the way you do, from 50,000 feet. Leadership is being able to take that picture and use it to raise the teams passion, effectiveness and abilities so high that even the thought of not succeeding is erased.

Leadership doesn't define something you do, its defines the person you are. Don't just do leadership, be leadership.

As 2008 starts, set the your goals for the year, make sure they are measurable, attainable and find someone to share them with that can hold you accountable.

God bless.

2008 Committed to Family and Faith.

HELLO, 2008 is here can you believe it? It seems like yesterday I was graduating from high school, college, getting married and having kids. Wow, life sure did happen fast. Most days it seems like there isn't enough time to do everything. It seems like the list of things that need to be completed gets longer and longer and the days get shorter and shorter.

Earlier in my blog I wrote about setting priorities and eliminating the clutter, if you would like to read that click here.

Today, my thoughts are on 2008 and the goals I have for this year. Top of my list is to spend better time with my family. I seem to be able to get home, but the time isn't spent well once I am there. Spend more time praying and reading the bible with my wife. Spend more time on my role in the church.

All of these things are "getting done" but I know I can be a better steward of my time and be way more effective a father, husband and follower of Christ.

I challenge each of you to make a commitment to your family and your faith this year. Commit the time and resources GOD gave you to the vision of The Connection Church; We want to raise up a generation leaders capable of reaching the world for Jesus Christ.

GOD BLESS and have a WONDERFUL Walk with Christ this year.