Austin
I just got back for coaching church planters in Austin. This was the first trip post back surgery and it went great. No pain and no problems, yeah God. I had a great time with my guys. Here are some reflections.
Most church planters worry about structure and money more than anything. I understand fully the concerns but maybe we should concern ourselves with connections with God and people. Maybe we should listen to God’s voice and capturing His vision for the people we lead. Maybe we should seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness. Structure will change and God will fund His work.
Another thought … We are leading a movement not a business. During the 90’s we as church leaders were exposed to the best practices of business leaders and we learned much from their wisdom. However, we are not business men, we are pastors! When we lead the church based on best business practices we lose the mystical power of God’s movement. I am not saying that we cannot learn from business but I am saying that we will never fully understand how God moves therefore we can never remove the mystery of God from our leadership equation. God doesn’t fit a model, a plan, but He is the one “who’s ways are not ours”. If God doesn’t move it doesn’t matter! With that said, allow me to boil it down to this … we are first and foremost to be holy men who walk with God! I am not being arrogant about learning from others, I am saying that we must look to God first and then learn from everyone.
I love investing in leaders. I told my wife that I would give my life to investing in leaders who lead a movement of God. It is amazing how much fun you can have when your passion, calling, and experiences align. I am better understanding the truth about being successful, it is about having successors! 100 years from now no one will remember who I am but will they know Jesus because of who I am?
I love my Austin guys and I pray for them daily. I am honored to lead leaders! Who am I to do this? Just a guy who Jesus saved, called, and equipped. I am one of the “washed”.
Most church planters worry about structure and money more than anything. I understand fully the concerns but maybe we should concern ourselves with connections with God and people. Maybe we should listen to God’s voice and capturing His vision for the people we lead. Maybe we should seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness. Structure will change and God will fund His work.
Another thought … We are leading a movement not a business. During the 90’s we as church leaders were exposed to the best practices of business leaders and we learned much from their wisdom. However, we are not business men, we are pastors! When we lead the church based on best business practices we lose the mystical power of God’s movement. I am not saying that we cannot learn from business but I am saying that we will never fully understand how God moves therefore we can never remove the mystery of God from our leadership equation. God doesn’t fit a model, a plan, but He is the one “who’s ways are not ours”. If God doesn’t move it doesn’t matter! With that said, allow me to boil it down to this … we are first and foremost to be holy men who walk with God! I am not being arrogant about learning from others, I am saying that we must look to God first and then learn from everyone.
I love investing in leaders. I told my wife that I would give my life to investing in leaders who lead a movement of God. It is amazing how much fun you can have when your passion, calling, and experiences align. I am better understanding the truth about being successful, it is about having successors! 100 years from now no one will remember who I am but will they know Jesus because of who I am?
I love my Austin guys and I pray for them daily. I am honored to lead leaders! Who am I to do this? Just a guy who Jesus saved, called, and equipped. I am one of the “washed”.
Labels: leadership
posted by Scott Weatherford at
12:06 PM
2 Comments:
I am honored to be one who considers you as a mentor...love you bro!
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Landon, At
March 12, 2008 9:28 PM
"I am better understanding the truth about being successful, it is about having successors!" - as you said this is the focus! Lead on Brother! Landon and I have the same vision of raising up others who will share Christ that He might reign from generation to generation in an ever increasing number of lives, turning the hearts of men to their full potential and purpose!
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AmberG, At
March 13, 2008 10:32 AM
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