By Special Authority: You're a leader and by your specialGod-given autho...

By Special Authority: You're a leader and by your specialGod-given autho...: You're a leader and by your special God-given authority, you have to energize your entire organization. This means finding ways to d...

You're a leader and by your special God-given authority, you have to energize your entire organization. This means finding ways to deal with assignments that appear as though they don't have a chance of working. It's for you to diagnose their problems. Your responsibility must not be seen as a power play, for you're working for the welfare of the church. It's always good to remember that you're not carrying out a private agenda, but are doing this for the goodwill of all concerned. It was Vince Lombardi (1913 – 1970) an American football player, coach and executive, best known as the head coach of the Green Bay Packers who said, “The achievements of an organization are the results of the combined effort of each individual.” Thus, you'll have to realize each church member is gifted and it's through their gifts there will be eventual success.

Maximize Potentialities

People ought to be treated like adults. Listen to every member and hear what they have to say. Not everything will work out, but you'll always have as a reference another person's point of view. You must motivate your workers to be happy about what they're doing, and urge them on to higher and higher levels of performance. This is why it's essential to keep tabs on the heartbeat of the group. In this way you'll know each worker, his values and mode of behavior. In so doing, you'll be best able to promote the church's growth along with worker competence. Accomplishing these things mean that you have to take things a step at a time by building on each success.

Margaret Mead (1901 – 1978) an American cultural anthropologist observed, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.” A committed leader will bring his followers to this envious stage when they work on implementing what's best for a congregation and their world-view at large.

Lack of Authoritarian Control

A leader ought to be people-oriented. In the church, there's no room for tyrants, bullies nor autocrats. With tyrants organizations eventually die. It's the kiss of death even for a well-intentioned and benevolent leader who leads by whim. Let a leader do away with being ego centric, but be democratic and work in the best interest of the flock. It was Dr. Seuss (1904 – 1991) an American writer and cartoonist, widely known for children books who warned, “Only you can control your future.” A spirit-filled leader will always lead in the best interest of his flock.

Be an Inspiration

Your role is to help people. To do so effectively you'll have to take ample note of relationships within the church. You have to lead by example and change outmoded methods which no longer work. You must stimulate achievements by expressing your sincere belief in humanity. It's noteworthy for parishioners must feel your apostolic zeal. Through the Holy Spirit, in living your life on a higher plane you'll shy away from the narrowness of self-absorption. In this way, you'll be motivating others for the general good.

Lee Haney (b. 1959) an American former professional bodybuilder thought about such inspiration when he reasoned, “Exercise to stimulate, not to annihilate. The world wasn't formed in a day, and neither were we. Set small goals and build upon them.” Haney's message is encouraging. Many may be looking for giant steps to be considered a success, but it's always wise to remember that success often comes in small doses. Your goal as a leader is to build on those little achievements until they grow to be where you wish your organization to be. So, the lesson you must keep in mind is, “Keep striving and persevere even when the going is rough - for, at the end of every dark cloud, there's a silver lining.”