10 biblical steps to effective planning & leadership
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By Mike SmithTRANSCRIPT
10 Biblical Steps To Effective Planning & Leadership
Why Do We Need To Know About Effective Planning & Leadership?Because… Every local church has work to
do. Planning is needed if we’re to
use our time wisely. As Christ’s church in Crane we
need a plan to help every member work together toward goals that please God.
PRAY: Acts 13:1-3; Rom. 12:12; 1 Thes. 5:17; Eph. 3:20-21; Jas. 1:5 Prayer must accompany our
full walk with Christ. Never underestimate the
power of prayer.
10 Biblical Steps To Effective Planning & Leadership
RESEARCH: Eph. 5:17; Lk. 6:46; Mt. 22:29;
Acts 17:11; Eph. 2:10
Identifying the work & object of it is imperative.
To do the will of God, one must first know it.
10 Biblical Steps To Effective Planning & Leadership
PLAN: Prov. 20:18; 24:27; Lk. 14:25-33; Prov. 19:2; 29:20
Plan well & stick to it. Write down detail. Be flexible… to adjust… and accommodate new info.
Planning includes budgeting, supply, manpower, objective etc.
What? Why? When? Where? Who? How?
Regular business meetings are essential.
10 Biblical Steps To Effective Planning & Leadership
INFORM:
Acts 15:22-32; 20:17-21 Uninformed people are
unsupportive, disinterested, & unsympathetic.
People must know what is before them and what is expected of them.
10 Biblical Steps To Effective Planning & Leadership
INCLUDE: Eph. 4:11-16;
Neh. 4:6, 16-17; 1 Cor. 12:20-27
There is something for everyone to do!
Take talent inventory of the church
Leave no one feeling left out, etc.
10 Biblical Steps To Effective Planning & Leadership
EXHORT:
Acts 14:21-22; 1 Tim. 4:13;2 Tim. 4:1-2; Titus 2:15
Share your excitement! Keep church encouraged and reminded of the work.
10 Biblical Steps To Effective Planning & Leadership
EXECUTE:
2 Cor. 8:10-11; Jas. 1:22-25; Mt. 7:21 Rev. 3:2
Many are great planners but they never finish their work!
“The highway to hell is paved with good intentions.”
10 Biblical Steps To Effective Planning & Leadership
REVIEW: Acts 15:36;
1 Thes. 5:21-22; 2 Cor. 13:5 Constantly evaluate the condition,
quality, and progress of your work. Remaining faithful to God?
Progressing? Objectives being achieved? Laborers out of service? What remains undone?
Correct errors. Reinforce successes!
10 Biblical Steps To Effective Planning & Leadership
REPORT: Acts 14:27; 21:17-19
Church has a right to know… fruits of their efforts whether positive or negative.
Regular reporting keeps interest & allows for setting of new goals.
10 Biblical Steps To Effective Planning & Leadership
RENEW: 1 Cor. 15:58; Acts 20:24;Phil. 3:13-15; Heb. 10:38-39
No church or individual stands still spiritually. When forward movement stops backward begins.
Activity must be maintained, new work identified, new goals established.
Prayerful searching of responsibility from scripture must continue!
10 Biblical Steps To Effective Planning & Leadership