Happy New Year
We pray that 2021 will be the best year for you, your family,
and your work in the Lord’s kingdom.
Tag: Kingdom
Qualified Leaders…
When someone is qualified, they are recognized as someone trained to perform a specific job or task. A level of competency is associated with this recognition.
The Bible speaks about qualities all Christians should strive to achieve. We may not achieve all of them, but we can still lead others.
Leadership is about influence. We strive to influence others for the cause of Christ. As a Christian, our qualification to lead others is built on the blood of Jesus.
The stronger our faith becomes, the more our confidence grows, and the greater our influence. This type of leadership is needed in the kingdom.
Passionate Leaders…
What are we passionate about? Do we find ourselves involved in activities for hours without any thought to the time? What drives our lives?
Howard Thurman said, “Don’t worry about what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive and do that, because what the world needs is people who have come alive.”
Spiritual matters must breathe passion into our lives. When seeking God’s kingdom is a priority, when reaching others with Jesus is the purpose of each breath, when worshiping God is at the heart of our activity, and when a love for truth drives us deeper into His word, we have the building blocks for passionate leadership.
Five Leadership Components…
Organization, arrangement, design, forethought, and groundwork are key components in our leadership.
Organization: Organizational success is determined by the strength of its leadership.
Arrangement: The arrangement of each component is critical for development.
Design: The design stage in planning is where dreams unfold into direction.
Forethought: When planning, forethought includes vision, goals, mission, core values, people, and obstacles.
Groundwork: The groundwork is based on the forethought given to the specific nature of planning.
When leaders in the Lord’s kingdom give thought to planning based on these five components, the reality of success occurs at the right time and the right place.
Yesterday and Today…
Between yesterday and today, leaders dream about the future, envision possibilities, and plan ways to achieve greatness in the Lord’s kingdom.
We cannot change the past. We can only learn from it, look ahead, and make the right changes.
Remember three simple principles.
1) No matter where the road leads, God is with us and for us.
2) It is worth whatever the price to leave an example worth emulating.
3) The strength to achieve any task is measured by the desire to succeed.
The moment between yesterday and today is an opportunity to make a difference for tomorrow.
Leadership and Technology…
Advances in technology have changed the way we communicate and carry out leadership.
Leaders must learn how best to use technology to assist in their leadership.
First, do not deny, reject, or excuse the technology that exists. Technology is here to stay. Embrace it.
Second, be open to and take time to learn. Seek help.
Third, use areas of technology where followers are engaged. If they use Facebook, then get on Facebook.
Fourth, always approach and use technology as a tool for building up others.
If we use technology appropriately, it can be a tool of great influence for the kingdom.
How Did We Use Our Time?
Today marks the beginning of a new month and, hopefully, positive steps toward the end of a pandemic.
Have you wondered where the time went?
Perhaps a more pertinent question is, “What did we do with the time to influence lasting change in the lives of others?”
We should ask ourselves, “Did we introduce someone to Jesus? Did we provide a greater influence for the kingdom?”
Although the pandemic may not be completely over, we must always think about our influence and how we lead others.
Catalyst Leadership…
When leaders serve as catalysts amazing developments occur.
In their book, The Starfish and the Spider, Brafman and Beckstrom researched several areas concerning leadership and the qualities of a catalyst.
Consistent with each was their desire to help others. The examples reflect something of a spiritual catalyst in nature.
Spiritual catalysts provide powerful influence because they desire to help others.
Catalysts help others see their potential in the Lord’s kingdom.
Catalysts help others implement plans to reach their potential.
Catalysts help others connect with people to assist them in reaching their potential.
The need for catalysts is significant in the development of the Lord’s kingdom.
A Spiritual Leader…
How should we define “spiritual” leadership?
Here are a few possibilities. Spiritual leaders…
1) Move people to be more like God.
2) Rely on grace found in the blood of Christ.
3) Work to accomplish the will of God.
4) Encourage the fainthearted.
5) Admonish the unruly.
6) Strengthen the weak.
7) Seek first the kingdom of God.
8) Pray without ceasing.
9) Search the scriptures daily.
10) Trust fully in God’s providential working.
These are only 10 suggestions, but take a lifetime to develop as leaders. God’s word challenges us to grow into His spiritual leaders.
Happy New Year
From all of us at SALT
HAPPY NEW YEAR
May this be the best year of your life in relationship to God
and your service within the Kingdom.