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Leading When You're Not a Gifted Leader |
Introduction
Distinguish between the gift of leadership and the office of leader.
Characteristics of the gift of leadership:
The office of leadership does not necessarily require the gift:
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Beware of comparing yourself with gifted leaders.
Negative effects include:
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Remember the two most important factors that don't have to do with leadership gifting.
What did Paul encourage Timothy to do?
PERSONAL EXAMPLE:
1 Peter 5:3.
Heb. 13:7
BIBLICAL KNOWLEDGE:
Acts 20:27
Know where you are gifted, and use those strengths to enhance your leadership.
1 Timothy 4:14, 15
2 Timothy 1:6,7
Take advantage of gifted leaders and
other experienced home group workers.
Invest in people until you feel affection for them.
How can you do this?
Know the mission, and keep it in front of yourself and the people you're leading.
Continue to take scary steps of faith.
Be consistent and persistent!
1 Timothy 4:16
2 Timothy 2:6
2003 Servant Team Retreat: Dennis McCallum's teaching on the "Hard-working Farmer"