Guidelines for Leading

Scripture - 1 Corinthians 9:24-25 (NIV) - Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last; but we do it to get a crown that will last forever.

Find the Shining Eyes

All persons in leadership should be looking for potential leaders – people who exhibit the gifts and qualities that can be nurtured to develop future leaders. 

Encourage leadership in your congregation to look for the ‘shining eyes’ of those who are ready to be mentored into a leadership role. 

In what ways can you train yourself and others for leadership within the church? 

In what ways do you need to practice self-control?