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Transcript of Christian Leadership
Weekly Discussion 10/08/2010
Christian Education Leadership
During the year I have attended workshops on Visionary Leadership sponsored by
the Wolverine State Congress of Christian Education, which has proven to be very
enlightening and spirit-filled. These leadership workshops support the Congress' mission
of "Equipping Church Leaders For Effective Ministry (Ephesians 4:12).
Some of the workshops addressed Pastors receiving the vision and effectively
communicating his or her vision to the congregation. This week's workshop addressed
with "Giving Birth To Your Vision 1 & 2" where the topics were "The Vision Personnel
and The Vision Process." These presentations were presented by two dynamic pastors as
each provided some very enlightening points. Presenter one, Dr. Nathan Johnson
expounded on the "Who Develops the Vision, or Who are the Personnel Involved in the
Envisioning Process?" under the section of "The Point Person" it was stated that "The
ministry leader is the sole point person or primary leader of the ministry. In the church,
this person is the senior pastor." Point well stated. Another point that struck a cord with
me is "There is no biblical foundation for co-leadership, people cannot follow a group"
(A Single Leader section). My mind went to churches that have co-pastors.
Some of the other high points of Dr. Johnson's presentation were the Visionary
leader and the characteristics of visionary leaders. An explanation of what the point
person does as this person is the vision cultivator, communicator, and clarifier. These
duties are very important for the vision to become a reality in that it involves what was
termed as "Significant Others" which is made up of the leadership team. It was pointed
out that "Wise leaders know that if they get the driving wheels (leadership team)
committed, they will bring others along, and without the commitment of the driving
wheels, the organization moves unsteadily." (Dr. Nathan Johnson).
After identifying the leadership team, Dr. Johnson, provided the functions of the
leadership team, which is four-fold from their cooperation, contribution, support and their
communication.
Dr. Johnson closed his presentation by saying, "Visionary leadership is needed in
the kingdom of God in order to fulfill the outline that God has for reaching the world.
Individuals who live in obedience to His direction can implement God's vision and plan
for individuals, churches, communities as well as the world. Leadership with insight is
not about mighty exploits of human creativity that end in successful praise of the
followers. Rather, a Christian leader with a spiritual goal is one who receives directions
from God then launches out into the deep by believing that "faithful is He that calleth
you, who also will do it" (1 Thessalonians 5:24). Powerful!
The second presenter, Pastor Reginald Flynn presented the "Three Critical Stages
in the Vision Birthing Process." Stage one outlined "The Conception of Your Vision", in
stage two Pastor Flynn outlined "The Source of the Visionary's Vision (Birthing) and in
stage three he outlined "The Development of Your Vision--The Dream Grows To
Becoming A Vision.) In each stage of the birthing process the presenter provided very
important points in bringing your vision into reality. They are far too many to list here.
The workshop session closed with a powerful sermon "Another Way of Crossing
Over, (Joshua 3:1-8) by Dr. Marvin Smith. Our next session is expected to equally as
powerful.
In closing, the Holy Spirit is at work calling willing hearts that are willing to obey
God's call world over and lead others to Christ (soul harvesting). I say this because as I
travel, communicate and network with others many are hearing and obeying the call of
God as they recognize the importance of God's kingdom building. Reflecting on my
ministry which is a church without walls and I will continue to share His Word as He
gives me strength.
Comments are welcome.
Author's contact:
http://willie-writing.blogspot.com