1. Read- Leaders are readers,pure and simple. I
recommend business books, Christian living, historical
biographies/autobiographies, and magazines. And, of course, I recommend the Bible as your #1
source.
2. Serve- Jump in and help wherever you're needed.
Ultimately, just keep leading- more and more and more. The more you lead, the
better leader you will be. The more you serve, the better servant you will be.
And believe me, if you keep asking to take on leadership in your organization,
you will continue to have more responsibility piled on you.
3. Watch- Find those who are great at what they do,
and stalk them. I'm kidding of course, but be intentional about watching closely how
they lead. And learn from those around you... everyone. You can learn from those who are more experienced,
wiser, and have something to offer. Find a few leaders who you want to learn
from, and seek them out. Ask them for advice.
4. Pray - The prayers of a righteous man accomplishes
much. Pray for wisdom, pray for favor, pray that your influence will be
expanded. And pray for humility.
5. Connect- Hang around other leaders. Go where other
leaders are. Go to conferences such as Catalyst, Leadership Summit, Leadercast, Hillsong Conference, etc. Attend local gatherings, small roundtable discussions, state and denominational conferences, lunches, receptions... whatever. Osmosis really does work when it comes to growing as a leader. And
getting outside of your “norm” is essential to growth- many times just hearing
how another leader is handling a situation will bring great clarity and
perspective.
THINGS YOU MIGHT BE INTERESTED IN ….
FOR STAFF LEADERSHIP: “Creature of the Word: becoming a
Jesus-Centered Church” simulcast, October 23rd 9:00am-noon - http://www.lifeway.com/n/Product-Family/Creature-Of-The-Word?type=events&intcmp=LWMain-Hero2-CreatureOfTheWord-20121001
FOR EVANGELISM TRAINING: Why Do You Believe
That? by Mary Jo Sharp; a former atheist shares how to convey your beliefs
to others that believe differently, 7 sessions - http://www.lifeway.com/Keyword/why+do+you+believe+that
FOR MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT: A Biblical
Marriage in a Broken World by Danny Akin; 6 session study suitable for
marriage retreats, workshops, or small groups - http://www.lifeway.com/Product/biblical-marriage-in-a-broken-world-leader-kit-P005535021
FOR DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRY: Transformational
Discipleship assessment tool to chart where you are in your spiritual walk and
suggestions of ‘next steps’ toward growth - http://tda.lifeway.com/
FOR DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRY: Unconditional:
The Bible study based on the current movie, 4 sessions - http://www.lifeway.com/Product/unconditional-the-bible-study-leader-kit-P005490147
FOR DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRY: Faith Limps by
Michael Kelley, trusting God in a broken world – http://www.lifeway.com/Product/faith-limps-trusting-a-good-god-in-a-broken-world-dvd-leader-kit-P005471379
FOR DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRY: Mentor: How
‘along the way’ discipleship will change your life - http://www.lifeway.com/Product/mentor-how-along-the-way-discipleship-will-change-your-life-leader-kit-P005378214
FOR CUSTOMIZED CURRICULUM: Discipleship in
Context can provide a short term or ongoing Bible studies that are
customized to your church’s culture and focus - http://discipleshipincontext.com/
FOR MEN’S MINISTRY: 33 the series; The Man
and His Design, based on Men’s Fraternity with new material added for men
pursuing authenticity - http://www.lifeway.com/Product/33-the-series-a-man-and-his-design-dvd-leader-kit-P005505779
FOR WOMEN’S MINISTRY: Missing Pieces by
Jennifer Rothschild, for those asking the hard questions of life - http://www.lifeway.com/Product/missing-pieces-real-hope-when-life-doesnt-make-sense-leader-kit-P005371622
