Community Is Messy by Zempel Heather;

Author:Zempel, Heather; [Zempel, Heather]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
Published: 2012-04-25T00:00:00+00:00

Good disciple makers have become skilled at the craft of constructing powerful questions and have cultivated the art of listening.

Experience. I also strive to capitalize on shared experience. For instance, I rarely travel alone. I know some people value the alone time they get on the road, in the plane and in the hotel. Maybe I will want that someday too. But for now, traveling with another person is almost a nonnegotiable for me, because it’s an opportunity for that person to see who I am when I’m “on” and when I’m “off.”

If you’re going to the hospital to visit a group member, take someone along. If you’re going to the bookstore to check out curriculum, take someone along. If you’re going to meet with someone who mentors you, take someone along once in a while.

Celebrate. Mike Mathews was skilled at setting me up for a touchdown on the football field. He let me experience small wins that built confidence in my abilities and trust in his leadership. Good leaders do that. They set people up to experience victories and celebrate them when they happen.

I celebrate everything. When our aspiring writers blog consistently, I notice. When our artists confidently go to auditions, I applaud. When our young preachers deliver good sermons, I cheer. Celebrations could be dinners, a note or just a quick post on their Facebook wall. In most cases, consistency is more important than dollar value.

Let’s make this practical. Who are the one, two or three people you could make more intentional investments in? And don’t tell me there’s no one with potential. That’s just weak leadership. Remember, we have to make disciples, not find them. Got their names in mind? Write them down. Now, think about a conversation you could have with each of them that would help them take the next step forward in growth. Think of a shared experience that could turn into a teachable moment, and think of a way to set them up to experience a win and celebrate it.

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