Leading a movement
Thoughts on Developing a Leader

What's a leader?

I. Is your picture of a leader someone who:

• Motivates others to follow.
• Is a visionary.
• Effectively explains ideas, concepts and vision to others.
• Can take initiative.
• Has tenacity.
• Has integrity.
• Has a caring heart.
• Is a strong person.
• Is respected by his peers.

II. What's influenced you to become a leader?

• Someone modeled the Christian life for you.
• Someone believed in you.
• Someone was your mentor.
• You saw the need to lead.
• You realized you needed to commit to something.
• Reading and learning about the lives of other leaders.
• Someone challenged you to be a leader.
• You experienced confidence.

III. How can we help our students become leaders?

• Help them discover and develop their spiritual gifts.
• Train them to build others lives.
• Help them develop personally.
• Affirm them in the growth process.
• Teach them how to delegate.
• Help them think with from a biblical perspective.
• Model the principles of grace, truth and time in your life.