This past week I spent two days near Tampa, Florida at a Church
Revitalization Conference. Every time I
go to a conference, I always seek to come away with “take home” truths – things
that can apply to our church. Here is
what I “took home”…
FIRST, networking is vital to health and survival. It was great to be reminded that we are not
alone in our victories and struggles.
Spending time with other like-minded leaders breads creativity and
encouragement. Receiving from others is
key to renewal and refreshment in life!
This is why relationships are so important. Life is not meant to be lived alone. We need each other. Together we are better. Teamwork does make the dreamwork. Who
are you relationally connected to at Fellowship Church?
SECOND, leadership matters. I heard this again and again. Any organization will only be as great as the
leadership base of that organization.
The way to kill any organization is to stop developing the leaders of
that organization! Could that be the
reason the Bible says the pastor is to prepare God’s people for works of
service (Ephesians 4:12)?
Hearing these truths affirmed our church direction. We are in the process of seeking to
strengthen our current leadership base AND increase it! This is why we have developed a specific
process over the course of 5 months which will be implemented twice in 2013
(Spring and Fall). It all begins next
Sunday at 4pm! Are you planning on attending Leadership Training on February 10?
Fellowship Church is a
place where real relationships begin with God, people, purpose and change. I hope you are connected with others in Fellowship
Church and I hope you will pray about being a part of our
Leadership Development process this year!
Loving and Leading,
Jeff Powell
