The Holy Spirit and church growth are intimately connected. We intuitively know that’s true.
But the moment things get practical and the pressure is on, that relationship gets fuzzy pretty fast. So how is it supposed to work? Is there a “right” way?
How much of church growth is God’s favor and how much of it is your leadership?
Is church growth completely dependent upon God’s power? I have great friends and colleagues that would represent very different views.
What pops into your mind when you hear the words, “the world’s most creative artists and their work?”
Michelangelo’s David?
Ludwig van Beethoven’s symphony #9?
Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa?
The Beatles White Album? (I couldn’t resist.)
Creativity is not limited to those who are artists.
Great leaders are creative, and creativity is not a gift reserved for a few genius types, it can be practiced and developed by anyone.
Leaders tap into creativity every day to solve problems, think in new ways, develop people and innovate toward a better future.
People want to volunteer and be a part of what they love and are passionate about.
There are over 10 million volunteers in only these seven organizations: Special Olympics, Habitat for Humanity, YMCA, American Red Cross, Salvation Army, United Way, and Big Brothers Big Sisters. And there are hundreds of volunteer organizations.
The majority of the people who attend your church love your church. They believe in the vision and want to help expand your reach so that more people can know Jesus.
They may not know exactly what to do or how, or may not be ready today, but it’s in them to support what they believe in.
It’s up to us as leaders to help them do that.
When the new senior pastor arrives, there are dozens of decisions to make. And among the top priorities, is how to engage the existing staff.
It’s not an easy process. (Before we look at a 5-Step process, let’s focus on the context.)
First, the staff are nervous. They don’t know the “new guy.” It’s like common questions college students ask on the first day of class. “Do you think she’s a ‘hard’ grader?” What have you heard?”
What will he be like, what will he want?
Dan Reiland is the Executive Pastor at 12Stone Church in Lawrenceville, Georgia. He previously partnered with John Maxwell for 20 years, first as Executive Pastor at Skyline Wesleyan Church in San Diego, then as Vice President of Leadership and Church Development at INJOY.
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