
We can’t contain what God wants to do this year, but what do we do to ‘Go with the flow?’
Raising up other leaders starts in the heart.
Many leaders don’t do it – because they don’t want to.
They are more interested in the seating capacity than the sending capacity.
Hero makers want to empower, create space, give away even some of the aspects of leadership that you like – that’s a sacrifice.
It doesn’t happen overnight. It’s what sneaks up on you when you try to lead fast on an empty tank, putting your foot down just makes it worse! When you rely more on your natural gift than on God’s supernatural grace. When the engine of your ministry keeps running, but that warning light has been flashing red for miles…
INTRODUCING LAUNCH – COMMUNITAS! What if you could surround yourself with a tribe of leaders who are just as committed to growth, health, and mission as you are?Introducing LAUNCH Communitas: Church Leadership Consulting, Coaching, Courses & Connection
This is more than a membership group or ministry network. It’s a place for leaders at every level of seniority or experience to grow in intimacy, stay healthy relationally, and multiply their mission exponentially through Content, Coaching and Community
Yesterday I had the privilege again of speaking to homeless people in Manchester City centre at Barnabus at one of their regular outreach gatherings. While I was getting ready someone hammered on the door because another homeless man had been run over by a taxi driver right outside! I went out to see blood pouring from the guy’s head and a huge lump appearing on his leg as he couldn’t move. I went into First Aider mode and spoke to the emergency services to help as best I could. There were people all round shouting angrily at the driver which may have been understandable but wasn’t helping anyone much.
Put first things FIRST:
F – Finances: Is God first in how I handle money?
I – Interests: Are my hobbies and habits helping or hindering my devotion?
R – Relationships: Are the people I’m closest to seeing Jesus in me more?
S – Schedule: Is my time aligned with my values or just my to-do list?
T – Troubles: Am I turning to God in prayer first when life hits hard?