A Model for Developing Leaders with Dr. Randy Wollf

Nehemiah

“You see the trouble we are in: Jerusalem lies in ruins, and its gates have been burned with fire. Come, let us rebuild the wall of Jerusalem, and we will no longer be in disgrace" (Neh. 2:17). Nehemiah

"The God of heaven will give us success. We his servants will start rebuilding, but as for you, you have no share in Jerusalem or any claim or historic right to it" (Neh. 2:20). Nehemiah

"What are those feeble Jews doing? Will they restore their wall? Will they offer sacrifices? Will they finish in a day? Can they bring the stones back to life from those heaps of rubble-- burned as they are?" Tobiah the Ammonite, who was at his side, said, "What they are building-- if even a fox climbed up on it, he would break down their wall of stones" (Neh. 4:2-3). Nehemiah

“Hear us, O our God, for we are despised. Turn their insults back on their own heads. Give them over as plunder in a land of captivity” (Neh. 4:4). Nehemiah

"Don't be afraid of them. Remember the Lord, who is great and awesome, and fight for your brothers, your sons and your daughters, your wives and your homes" (Neh. 4:14). Nehemiah

"What you are doing is not right. Shouldn't you walk in the fear of our God to avoid the reproach of our Gentile enemies? I and my brothers and my men are also lending the people money and grain. But let the exacting of usury stop! Nehemiah

Give back to them immediately their fields, vineyards, olive groves and houses, and also the usury you are charging them--the hundredth part of the money, grain, new wine and oil" (Neh. 5:9-11). Nehemiah

“When all our enemies heard about this, all the surrounding nations were afraid and lost their self-confidence, because they realized that this work had been done with the help of our God” (Neh. 6:16). Nehemiah

Skill Team Jesus’ example Community...love one another deeply... (1 Peter 1:22). Calling For we are God’s workmanship... (Ephesians 2:10). Character Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children (Ephesians 5:1). A Growing Relationship with God So, then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in him, rooted and built up in him... (Colossians 2:6-7). Biblical Truth...on his law, he meditates day and night. Psalm 1:2

Skill Team Jesus’ example Community...love one another deeply... (1 Peter 1:22). Calling For we are God’s workmanship... (Ephesians 2:10). Character Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children (Ephesians 5:1). A Growing Relationship with God So, then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in him, rooted and built up in him... (Colossians 2:6-7). Biblical Truth...on his law, he meditates day and night. Psalm 1:2

A Growing Relationship with God ► Practice meaningful spiritual disciplines

12 Spiritual Disciplines ► Scripture ► Silence and Solitude ► Daily Office (Prayer) ► Study ► Sabbath ► Simplicity ► Play and Recreation ► Service and Mission ► Care for the Physical Body ► Emotional Health ► Family ► Community (Companions for the Journey) From Emotionally Healthy Spirituality by Peter Scazzero

A Growing Relationship with God ► Practice meaningful spiritual disciplines (tool – Rule of Life template) ► Understand your primary worship languages

The Five Love Languages: -Words of Affirmation -Quality Time -Receiving Gifts -Acts of Service -Physical Touch Chapman, Gary. The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love That Lasts. Chicago: Northfield Pub., 2009.

Worship Languages The way we tend to relate to God and how we draw near to Him NATURALISTS – Loving God out of Doors NATURALISTS – Loving God out of Doors SENSATES – Loving God with the Senses SENSATES – Loving God with the Senses TRADITIONALISTS – Loving God through Ritual and Symbol TRADITIONALISTS – Loving God through Ritual and Symbol ASCETICS – Loving God in Solitude and Simplicity ASCETICS – Loving God in Solitude and Simplicity Thomas, Gary. Sacred Pathways. Rev. ed. Nashville, TN.: T. Nelson, 1996.

Worship Languages ACTIVISTS – Loving God Through Confrontation ACTIVISTS – Loving God Through Confrontation CAREGIVERS – Loving God through Loving Others CAREGIVERS – Loving God through Loving Others ENTHUSIASTS – Loving God with Mystery and Celebration ENTHUSIASTS – Loving God with Mystery and Celebration CONTEMPLATIVES – Loving God through Adoration CONTEMPLATIVES – Loving God through Adoration INTELLECTUALS – Loving God with the Mind INTELLECTUALS – Loving God with the Mind Thomas, Gary. Sacred Pathways. Rev. ed. Nashville, TN.: T. Nelson, 1996.

Worship Languages

A Growing Relationship with God ► Practice meaningful spiritual disciplines (tool – Rule of Life template) ► Understand your primary worship languages ► Participate in loving, Christ-centred community ► Engage in mentoring relationships ► Live out your God-given calling

Skill Team Jesus’ example Community...love one another deeply... (1 Peter 1:22). Calling For we are God’s workmanship... (Ephesians 2:10). Character Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children (Ephesians 5:1). A Growing Relationship with God So, then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in him, rooted and built up in him... (Colossians 2:6-7). Biblical Truth...on his law, he meditates day and night. Psalm 1:2

Building Christ-like Character ► Surrender yourself to God; be filled with the Holy Spirit ► Know and imitate God (tool – Christian Life Profile by Randy Frazee) ► Follow others’ example even as they follow Christ ► Explore historical and environmental barriers

Skill Team Jesus’ example Community...love one another deeply... (1 Peter 1:22). Calling For we are God’s workmanship... (Ephesians 2:10). Character Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children (Ephesians 5:1). A Growing Relationship with God So, then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in him, rooted and built up in him... (Colossians 2:6-7). Biblical Truth...on his law, he meditates day and night. Psalm 1:2

Understanding Your God-given Calling ► Work through a guided discovery process (tool – Understanding Your Personal Calling) ► Ask others for their perception of your calling ► Discern where God is blessing your efforts (tool – Ministry Match – ► Find out what gives God pleasure in your life

Skill Team Jesus’ example Community...love one another deeply... (1 Peter 1:22). Calling For we are God’s workmanship... (Ephesians 2:10). Character Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children (Ephesians 5:1). A Growing Relationship with God So, then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in him, rooted and built up in him... (Colossians 2:6-7). Biblical Truth...on his law, he meditates day and night. Psalm 1:2

Fostering Community ► Develop relationships (tool – Emotional Intelligence 2.0 by Bradberry and Greaves) ► Find or create venues for practicing the “one anothers” of Scripture ► Invest deeply in the lives of a few ► Embark on mission together

Building Healthy Teams ► Encourage diversity ► Cultivate awareness of others’ giftings  StrengthFinders 2.0  Ministry Match  Myers-Briggs ► Add complementary team members ► Articulate a compelling team vision

Skill Team Jesus’ example Community...love one another deeply... (1 Peter 1:22). Calling For we are God’s workmanship... (Ephesians 2:10). Character Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children (Ephesians 5:1). A Growing Relationship with God So, then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in him, rooted and built up in him... (Colossians 2:6-7). Biblical Truth...on his law, he meditates day and night. Psalm 1:2

Growing Skills and Acquiring Knowledge ► Discover your current strengths ► Determine the kinds of skills and knowledge you need to live out your calling ► Focus primarily on developing the talents God has already given you ► Shore up weak areas that might hinder you from living out God’s call

Skill Team Jesus’ example Community...love one another deeply... (1 Peter 1:22). Calling For we are God’s workmanship... (Ephesians 2:10). Character Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children (Ephesians 5:1). A Growing Relationship with God So, then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in him, rooted and built up in him... (Colossians 2:6-7). Biblical Truth...on his law, he meditates day and night. Psalm 1:2

Resources ► (launches April 1, 2013) ► Emotional Intelligence 2.0. by Travis Bradberry and Jean Greaves ► The Christian Life Profile Assessment Tool: Workbook. By Randy Frazee ► Living Your Strengths: Discover Your God-given Talents and Inspire Your Community by Albert Winesman ► Ministry Match Assessment at