1 How to develop leaders

2 Developing leaders And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ, so that we may no longer be children … (Ephesians 4:11-13)

3 Developing leaders O Timothy, keep the deposit entrusted to you. (1 Timothy 6:20) and what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses, entrust also to faithful men who will be able to teach others also. (1 Timothy 6:20)

4 Developing leaders A good manager passes 20 % of his time developing other leaders in his organization.

5 Developing leaders Among the first things that our Lord Jesus Christ did to begin his ministry was to choose and to train his disciples

6 Developing leaders Examples in the Bible : Examples in the Bible : Jesus and his disciples Jesus and his disciples Moses and Joshua Moses and Joshua Paul and Timothy and Titus and … Paul and Timothy and Titus and … John and Polycarp John and Polycarp Polycarp and Irenaeus Polycarp and Irenaeus

7 Developing leaders –A leader who adds other people to follow him, « adds ». –A leader who trains other leaders, « multiplies ». –Each leader must continually be « coaching » at least one other person. –Story of John MacArthur

8 Developing leaders How can we develop leaders? 1. Discern (identify) 2. Demonstrate (teach) 3. Develop (show them how)

9 Developing leaders How can we find leaders? 1.They influence others 2.They dare question what is going on now 3.They are driven by a vision 4.They work well with others 5.They work well under pressure

10 Developing leaders How can we find leaders ? 1.They have good problem solving skills 2.They communicate well 3.They have confidence 4.They demonstrate a positive attitude 5.They are ready to be evaluated by results

11 Developing leaders How can we find leaders ? 1.They are submissive 2.They are teachable 3.Christian service is a priority in their life 4.They (and their spouses!) are ready to pay the price

12 Developing leaders How to teach leaders? –subsidize formal courses –subsidize time off from their job so they can follow courses –give them books and appropriate articles –teach them courses ourselves

13 Developing leaders How to teach leaders? –make this a priority in our ministry –spend 20% of our time training others –pay the price!

14 Developing leaders How can we develop leaders? –character, even more than competence and knowledge –spend time with future leaders – make visits with them, invite them to meetings, take them on trips, « team » teaching –love them ! and demonstrate this love !

15 Developing leaders How can we develop leaders? –don’t be afraid to make mistakes –of course you will be hurt and disappointed and you will make mistakes –Jesus and Judas –Paul and Demas