Leading into the Future: Collaborative Leadership for Innovation Lovett H. Weems, Jr. Director, Lewis Center for Church Leadership Wesley Theological Seminary Best Practices in Financial Integrity. Hello, I am Joe Arnold, Research Manager for the Lewis Center for Church Leadership. In this presentation we are going to review some of the basic practices in financial integrity that are important for your congregation. This presentation will give an overview of some the important themes found in the handout that accompanies this workshop. Detailed information on each section can be found in the handout included with this presentation.
Why collaborate? Not for the usually given reasons
Why collaborate? Not for the usually given reasons Gains wisdom
Why collaborate? Not for the usually given reasons Gains wisdom Increases power
Why collaborate? Not for the usually given reasons Gains wisdom Increases power Breaks down dividing walls
Why collaborate? Not for the usually given reasons Gains wisdom Increases power Breaks down dividing walls Develops leaders
Why collaborate? Not for the usually given reasons Gains wisdom Increases power Breaks down dividing walls Develops leaders People are not the problem, but the solution.
With whom do you collaborate? Those within your group
With whom do you collaborate? Those within your group Across groups
With whom do you collaborate? Key Individuals
With whom do you collaborate? Key Individuals Stakeholder groups
How collaboration leads to innovation Focus Freedom
Focus — Conference vision as the “invisible leader”
Focus — Your group’s purpose and tasks Conference Vision Your Group’s Purpose and Tasks
Freedom – Groups as spirit test zones Conference Vision Spirit Led Innovations Your Group’s Goals and Tasks
How might this work? Think dynamic instead of static Wesleyan understanding of salvation and faith
Hope Good Things Happen Static Develop a Plan Hope Good Things Happen Implement the Plan
Beginning Plans and First Steps Dynamic Beginning Plans and First Steps Harvest Sought Innovate and Learn
Success is not a biblical concept but fruitfulness is.