I know it's only April, but we are already starting to make plans for the Women's Ministry into 2012! As we begin to turn our thoughts to where the Lord would have us serve I want us to consider what it means to lead others:
How do you get people to follow when you see change that needs to happen?
The key to people following spiritual leadership is vision. When God’s people understand clearly what God is doing, they will always respond positively to whatever change is asked of them. The problem is that many times God’s people are shown our plans and not convinced of God’s activity. If we are faithful and patient as spiritual leaders for God to clearly make His activity obvious in the life of our fellowship, His people will always respond to His activity.
How do you promote unity among those who follow you?
Unity is found in moving people onto God’s agenda. As long as we are pursuing our plans there will be division, but where there is clear evidence of God’s activity, God’s people unite. We see it over and over in the book of Acts when the Bible says they were all together with “one mind”. That can literally be translated “one passion”. Meaning they had wrapped their hearts around the heart of the Father. We must be passionate about seeking the heart of the Father and leading people to join His activity. When this happens, there is unity.
What are key principals to follow that make you an effective leader?
1.God’s primary call on your life is not ministry, it’s intimacy. Every area God uses you as a leader are the overflow of intimate fellowship with Him.
2.Wisdom always seeks counsel.
3.God’s activity is always bigger than one person.
4.What God is doing locally is always connected to His activity globally
After reading this post if you feel you are being called to help lead the women at Hillcrest please let us know. We believe the Lord will raise up new leadership as He has need and we want to encourage you to serve where He has called.
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