Thoughts on Christ and His Word

Every organization needs good leaders to survive.  The church is no different.  This is why Jesus spent three years mainly training future leaders. In my opinion there are four characteristics that ministry and group leaders need in order to build up God's kingdom effectively. 1. Character - This can be somewhat lacking in the corporate world, but not in God's Kingdom. In the church, right character in leaders is essential 2. Passion - Passion makes the difference between approaching a ministry as a job or as a responsibility.  When you are passionate about Christ and His Kingdom you take your responsibilities (ministries) to higher levels because your fuel is your passion. 3. Skills - You gotta know what your doing.  Without skill in your area of ministry, you can have all the passion and character you want, you wont be able to build that ministry effectively.  You have to read books, go to seminars, watch training videos, etc...to gain the necessary skills to move you

A friend sent me this the other day.  If you lead anything, I think it's worth meditating on. Why do you lead? Is it to exercise power over others? Is it to maintain a sense of control? Is it because you want to make a name for yourself? OR Is it because you see the needs around you? Is it because Jesus compels you? Is it because the goal is worthy? Is it out of love for the One who loved you and calls you to follow in His footsteps? Paul, whose life was changed by encountering the risen Christ, simply said that for him, to live was Christ (Philippians  1:21 ). Why do you lead?   "For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain." Philippians  1:21