In this episode we pick up the conversation on attracting strong and capable leaders by talking about just what we mean by “strong and capable”.
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Regardless of if you’re pastoring a small rural church or a large urban church, we all need the same kinds of leaders…
The first thing is, I am looking for leaders who will help me expand the vision… the senior pastor shouldn’t be the sole vision-carrier for the church… I want people with ideas…
I get so frustrated when leaders come to me simply to tell me that something is broken… I want leaders who see not only problems but also solutions…
I want people who are creative and innovative, and if I want that I know that I can’t make fun of bad ideas… I always tell leaders, if we shoot one messenger, we won’t get another one…
The second thing is, I am looking for leaders who can coach others around them… many are good at their craft, but the question is, “Can you coach people in your craft?”
Coaching doesn’t mean always been punitive and corrective… it’s about helping people grow…
If I came into your area, would it be clear and organized and would everyone on your team know what it means to win…?
Lastly, I am looking for people who can carry the weight of the organization… can they take responsibility and deal with problems without involving me all the time?
This a question for all leaders… have you actually empowered your staff to lead?
If you as the senior leader have to be involved in every issue and conflict that’s happening in your church, it will wear you out… it can happen in small churches as much as in large churches…
The key to longevity and your organization growing is making sure your team feels equipped and empowered deal with issues with very little input from you…
Recently I took a trip to Central America and took a number of staff with me… I didn’t need that many folks with me, but I did it to get purposeful time with some of my staff whom I’ve empowered to carry the work with me…