Volunteer Centered Leader: Give More
As leaders, I think it is important to be reminded of what Peter has asked us to do:
“To the elders among you, I appeal as a fellow elder, a witness of Christ’s sufferings and one who also will share in the glory to be revealed: Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, serving as overseers–not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not greedy for money, but eager to serve; not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock.”
What a great reminder! We are to care and serve for those we are leading – nothing more, nothing less!
This should be a huge challenge to each one of us:
- It isn’t about our latest ideas, talents, or how much time we “sacrifice” each week to make church happen
- It isn’t about who has the biggest team of volunteers or who is doing the most at church service
- It is about giving everything we can to care for those around us, feeding the flock and leading them into a deeper relationship with Christ
How are you going to give more to your volunteers?
How are you sacrificing for them on a daily and weekly basis?
How are you feeding them to deepen their relationship with Christ?
Peter only developed as a leader by spending time with Christ. We cannot expect our next-generation leaders to grow without providing an environment of love from which to grow in their relationship with Him. We can only do this by becoming a volunteer-centered leader who builds up leaders and prepares them to build others.
Give it Away. Get Away. Give More.
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