CPF Ses 18 Spotting Potential Leaders

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Church PlantingFoundations The art and method of planting a new church

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Spotting Potential Leaders Session Eighteen

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FIVE MILESTONES OF CHURCH PLANTING P Preach the Gospel L Lead people to genuine conversion A Assimilate them as a community N Nurture their faith T Train leaders

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Three Steps

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GO to the Lost Therefore

How to GO : 

How to GO Generate contacts Organize filtering events

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BRING them to Christ …baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit…

How to BRING people to Christ : 

How to BRING people to Christ Begin spiritual conversations with true seekers Reveal your personal testimony Invite them to study the Bible Narrate the Gospel Guide them toward genuine conversion

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JOIN them to a local church …and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you…

How to JOIN new converts/believers : 

How to JOIN new converts/believers Judge if they still need help with their conversion Orient them about forgiveness and freedom in Christ Invite them to attend a worship service or a fellowship Nudge them toward commitment to a local church.

Components of a System : 

Components of a System PRODUCT PROCESS PERSONNEL PLACE PRICE

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How to BUILD disciples B U I L D Begin a mentoring relationship with those who are willing. Understand their learning needs as they talk about their life experiences or as you observe them. Instruct them according to their learning style. Love them unconditionally but firmly. Develop them toward spiritual maturity.

How to MOBILIZE believers : 

How to MOBILIZE believers Motivate believers to serve in the ministry Organize them into teams Begin ministry projects Implement the ministry projects Learn to solve problems together Inspire the teams to finish their projects Zero-in on holistic team development End with a celebration

How to SOLVE problems : 

How to SOLVE problems State the symptom. Obtain the whole story. List all the variables. Visualize the problem. Employ the right intervention.

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We need Leaders

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We need leadersto equip the saintsfor works of service.

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LOST LOST Why we needleaders Saved People Ministries Servants Seekers Supporters Stakeholders Leadership Servant Leaders

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We need leadersto guide the saintsin their service.

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Chapter 12, verse 8 8…if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is contributing to the needs of others, let him give generously; if it is leadership, let him govern diligently; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully.

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Chapter 12, verse 8 8…if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is contributing to the needs of others, let him give generously; if it is leadership, let him govern diligently; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully. Leadership is a gift.

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VisionKeepers Facilitate Kinds of Leaders

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VisionKeepers Envision and Plan Kinds of Leaders

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VisionKeepers Coordinate and Oversee Kinds of Leaders

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VisionKeepers Govern and Guide Kinds of Leaders

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VisionKeepers Eph 4:11 Pastors-Teachers Apostles Prophets Evangelists

Leadership Calling : 

FAITH GRACE AUTHORITY + + Leadership Calling DESIRE ABILITY INFLUENCE 1 Timothy 3:1-13 1 Timothy 1:12-14 Special Calling General Calling Levels 1-3 Levels 4 (and 5)

Distinguishing Factor : 

Distinguishing Factor General Calling Special Calling Humanly-initiated& Divinely-confirmedauthority Divinely-initiated& Humanly-confirmedauthority

2 Corinthians 13:10 : 

2 Corinthians 13:10 This is why I write these things when I am absent, that when I come I may not have to be harsh in my use of authority -- the authority the Lord gave me for building you up, not for tearing you down.

2 Corinthians 13:10 : 

2 Corinthians 13:10 This is why I write these things when I am absent, that when I come I may not have to be harsh in my use of authority -- the authority the Lord gave me for building you up, not for tearing you down.

Signs of Special Calling : 

Signs of Special Calling Special birth or growing up circumstances Special encounters (visions, dreams, etc.) Special conversion experiences Special manifestations (e.g. miracles) Special communication abilities (word gifts) Special burdens given by God

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Overview of Leadership Development Preparation Probation Levels 1 to 3 Level 4 & 5 and Continuous Development TRAIN them COACH them MENTOR them FILTER FILTER FILTER Triple “A” SPOT them First four C’s Calling

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“If I were running a company today, I would have one priority above all others: to acquire as many of the best people as I could. I'd put off everything else to fill my bus. Because things are going to come back. My flywheel is going to start to turn. And the single biggest constraint on the success of my organization is the ability to get and to hang on to enough of the right people.” Jim Collins

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Common mistakesin leadership development

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SpottingPotentialLeaders DevelopingConfirmedLeaders Failing to differentiate between…

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Treating leaders as ifthey are just ordinary people

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Reacting topresent needsrather thanbeing proactive.

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Not having an integrated and continuous plan

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“The most gifted athletes rarely make good coaches. The best violinist will not necessarily make the best conductor. Nor will the best teacher necessarily make the best head of the department. So it's critical to distinguish between the skill of performance and the skill of leading the performance, two entirely different skills.” FRED SMITHFedEx Relying on work performance ^ only

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See the potential inpeople. Pray for them. Observe their lifeand ministry. Talk with them.

Triple “A” People : 

Triple “A” People The way they look at life Their desire to make a change Their ability to think as a leader S.P.O.T.

Attitudes of a “Leader” : 

Attitudes of a “Leader” Willingness to… Adapt to any situation Influence people to follow Analyze and solve problems See the big picture Think “out of the box” Build networks & alliances Pursue truth at all cost

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The Importance ofLeadership Aspiration 1 Timothy 3:1 1 Here is a trustworthy saying: If anyone sets his heart on being an overseer, he desires a noble task.

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The Importance ofLeadership Aspiration Romans 15:20 20 It has always been my ambition to preach the gospel where Christ was not known, so that I would not be building on someone else's foundation.

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The Importance ofLeadership Aspiration 2 Timothy 2:21 21 If a man cleanses himself from the latter, he will be an instrument for noble purposes, made holy, useful to the Master and prepared to do any good work.

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The Importance ofLeadership Aspiration Romans 12:8 8 …if it is … leadership, let him govern diligently…

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The Danger of FalseLeadership Aspiration 3 John 1:9 9 I wrote to the church, but Diotrephes, who loves to be first, will have nothing to do with us.

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The Danger of FalseLeadership Aspiration Matthew 20:21 21 "What is it you want?" he asked. She said, "Grant that one of these two sons of mine may sit at your right and the other at your left in your kingdom."

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The Danger of FalseLeadership Aspiration Matthew 23:5-7 5 "Everything they do is done for men to see: They make their phylacteries wide and the tassels on their garments long; 6 they love the place of honor at banquets and the most important seats in the synagogues; 7 they love to be greeted in the marketplaces and to have men call them 'Rabbi.'

True Aspiration : 

True Aspiration Mark 10:42-45 42 Jesus called them together and said, "You know that those who are regarded as rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them. 43 Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, 44 and whoever wants to be first must be slave of all. 45 For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many."

True Aspiration : 

True Aspiration Mark 10:42-45 42 Jesus called them together and said, "You know that those who are regarded as rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them. 43 Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, 44 and whoever wants to be first must be slave of all. 45 For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many."

True Aspiration : 

True Aspiration Mark 10:42-45 42 Jesus called them together and said, "You know that those who are regarded as rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them. 43 Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, 44 and whoever wants to be first must be slave of all. 45 For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many."

True Aspiration : 

True Aspiration Mark 10:42-45 42 Jesus called them together and said, "You know that those who are regarded as rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them. 43 Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, 44 and whoever wants to be first must be slave of all. 45 For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many."

True Aspiration : 

True Aspiration Mark 10:42-45 42 Jesus called them together and said, "You know that those who are regarded as rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them. 43 Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, 44 and whoever wants to be first must be slave of all. 45 For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many."

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What is acumen? The ability to have keen insight or sharpness of mind about something in order to make effective judgments. Looking for Leadership acumen

Evidences of Leadership Acumen : 

Evidences of Leadership Acumen A capacity to create or catch vision A constructive spirit of discontent Ability to come up with practical ideas A willingness to take responsibility A determination to complete a task A mental toughness that pushes through A strong belief in people

Praying for leaders : 

Praying for leaders Matthew 9:36-37 36 When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. 37 Then he said to his disciples, "The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. 38 Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field."

Praying for leaders : 

Praying for leaders 2 Timothy 2:1-2 1 You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2 And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable men who will also be qualified to teach others.

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Time Money Energy Leadership development takes

Therefore pray… : 

Therefore pray… Pray for leaders with the greatest potential Pray for their protection Pray for wisdom and revelation Pray for the grace to develop them effectively Pray for their success and failure

2 Corinthians 12:9-10 : 

2 Corinthians 12:9-10 9 But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me. 10 That is why, for Christ's sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.

Observing potential leaders : 

Observing potential leaders Give them a SMART goal to accomplish Give them some resources but not too much Give them affirmation or correction Give them coaching for improvement Give them a recommendation RememberYou’re looking for Triple A

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John 1:37-39 37 When the two disciples heard him say this, they followed Jesus. 38 Turning around, Jesus saw them following and asked, "What do you want?" They said, "Rabbi" (which means Teacher), "where are you staying?" 39 "Come," he replied, "and you will see." So they went and saw where he was staying, and spent that day with him. It was about the tenth hour.

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“When I talk to people about the future, I want their eyes to light up. I want them to ask the right questions about what I'm talking about.” Fred Smith

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See the potential inpeople. Pray for them. Observe their lifeand ministry. Talk with them.

Discussion Questions : 

Discussion Questions What is the most important lesson that you’ve learned today about identifying potential leaders? How would you assess your ability to SPOT potential leaders? Explain. Where do you need to improve? Why?