Let Leaders Lead
Tony Morgan had a great post a few days ago called
I recently have been doing the same thing with the project I’m currently leading. I have strong leaders on my team, including some up-and-coming ones. When a project first starts, I am usually the one responsible for drilling down early, sitting in endless meetings, and asking the questions necessary to ensure I understand what needs to be built. During those few days after the project is defined and new developers are coming up to speed, I have to lead the team and set the pace. After that, it is time to allow them to lead. Even if they don’t quite write the code that I would have, that is good. Sometimes, it is often better. Other times, it is a teaching exercise. In the midst of it, they grow, and so do you as a leader.
Let your leaders lead – you will be amazed at what God will do with them and with you. And, you may just be helping to grow the next leader in your church!
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