Here are guidelines for your spiritual development:
Christ Follower – Having a Passion for Christ
- Our goal is to become complete in Christ and grow in maturity
- Turn from sin in your life
- Spend time in God’s Word and in prayer
- Be filled with the Spirit – let the Spirit control you
- Use your gifts in ministry
- Learn to persevere in adversity
Character – Paying Attention to the Heart
- Being transformed into the image of Christ instead of conformed to the world
- Developing a character worthy of leadership.
- Always developing skills through workshops, studying, (ex: Essential Christianity by Bill Hybels)
Calling – Called to Shepherd God’s People
- Leaders have a heart for being caregivers
- They see others with compassion
- Convicted about the need to do ministry and use their gifts to shepherd others
Competence – Able to Lead and Guide a Group
- Leaders set direction
- Keep the group focused and guided toward its purpose
- Take time to develop skills they need to effectively facilitate a small group
Compatibility – Having the Temperament and Passion for Leadership
- Leaders lead well because the Holy Spirit designed them that way
- They are compatible with their ministry and who they work with
- Teamwork in Leadership is essential
- Using spiritual gifts to lead alongside others is what God called us to do
Commitment – Doing What it Takes
- Spirit led leaders are committed to the vision of the ministry and to Christ
- Commitment not convenience
- Committed to seeing others grow in Christ
- Reach new people for Christ as they are able
Capacity – An ability to Serve People and Provide Care for Them
- Leaders must free themselves from unnecessary commitments and distractions
- Leaders should have the capacity to do what God has called them to do drawing from spiritual, emotional, and physical resources