If we are to be like Christ, not only in character but also in ministry methodology, we must prioritize the investing of our lives in the lives of those people who will bear the maximum responsibility for the future ministry of the kingdom. In Robert Coleman’s(Master Plan books) model of leadership development based on the example of Jesus Christ, we find a helpful and challenging guide to the training of the next generation of transformed disciples and multiplying leaders.
Selection (People were His Method): Just as Jesus took very seriously the selection of those he trained, so must leaders of today's church. He/She must look for those who are faithful, available and teachable. He must seek to find those who have a genuine heart to grow in Jesus Christ.
Selection (People were His Method): Just as Jesus took very seriously the selection of those he trained, so must leaders of today's church. He/She must look for those who are faithful, available and teachable. He must seek to find those who have a genuine heart to grow in Jesus Christ.
Association (He Stayed with Them): Since Jesus became intimately involved in the lives of His disciples, so should the leader be in the lives of those leaders he is seeking to develop.
Consecration (He Required Obedience): Jesus sought to create in His disciples a lifestyle of consecrated obedience.
Impartation (He Gave Himself Away): In developing His disciples, Jesus gave himself to them by imparting to them spiritual truth about life.
Demonstration (He Showed Them How to Live): One reason Jesus had such a lasting impact on His disciples is that like no other man, He practiced what He preached.
Delegation (He Assigned Them Work): Jesus developed His leadership team by delegating major ministry responsibilities to them. An ancient Chinese proverb says, “Tell me- I forget, show me- I remember, involve me- I understand.”
Supervision (He Kept Check on Them): Jesus made a point to get with His disciples following their ministry tours in order to hear their reports and instruct them in light of their experience.
Reproduction (He Expected Them to Reproduce): Jesus imparted vision to His disciples. He made them feel as if they were part of something much larger than themselves. He fully expected them to reproduce their lives in others and thereby play a major role in making disciples of all nations.
Consecration (He Required Obedience): Jesus sought to create in His disciples a lifestyle of consecrated obedience.
Impartation (He Gave Himself Away): In developing His disciples, Jesus gave himself to them by imparting to them spiritual truth about life.
Demonstration (He Showed Them How to Live): One reason Jesus had such a lasting impact on His disciples is that like no other man, He practiced what He preached.
Delegation (He Assigned Them Work): Jesus developed His leadership team by delegating major ministry responsibilities to them. An ancient Chinese proverb says, “Tell me- I forget, show me- I remember, involve me- I understand.”
Supervision (He Kept Check on Them): Jesus made a point to get with His disciples following their ministry tours in order to hear their reports and instruct them in light of their experience.
Reproduction (He Expected Them to Reproduce): Jesus imparted vision to His disciples. He made them feel as if they were part of something much larger than themselves. He fully expected them to reproduce their lives in others and thereby play a major role in making disciples of all nations.
I feel as though I am batting about .500. I would be an all-star in professional baseball, but too bad that is not my gig.
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