A few months ago I attended a pastors' conference at which were invited guest speakers Pastor Scott Ardavanis and Dr. Stuart Olyott (who knew Dr. Martin Lloyd Jones personally). In Q&A, someone asked how to recognize potential leaders. Pastor Ardavanis gave a great formula in the shape of an acrostic, F-A-I-T-H. Potential leaders are:
F - Faithful (Without which all is vain.)
A - Available (Some are faithful, but they never seem to have time for extra ministry.)
I - Initiative (Take note when you see someone serving without having been asked.)
T - Teachable (Does the person have a humble heart? How does he frame questions or pose arguments?) H - Heart for God (This is the indispensible subjective, the passion and fire needed in a prophet of God.)
Pastor Olyott suggested one way of discerning leadership potential is to sit down and read a book together -- a book chosen by you fit for the level you think is good for the potential leader. Read a few paragraphs and discuss. Read and discuss. Read and discuss. Great practical tip!
3 responses:
Thanks for posting this.
It was very helpful.
Pastor Olyott's suggestion sounds like the Sonlight curriculum philosophy...love it!
Thank you for sharing this.
I´ve been enjoying the blog very much. I am in total agreement with both your alcohol and your dancing assessments.
drop me a skype line sometime.
Buddy Fitzgerald
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