... must be outward looking
"All over the world this gospel is bearing fruit and growing." Colossians 1:6 We are the salt of the earth and the light of the world that means we must reach out to our communities. ... must create the right culture
Just as each country has a different culture so does each church, we just have to make sure it's the right one. To create the right culture we have to develop the 'right culture' of love, acceptance, generosity and integrity. ... must not compromise
Then He taught, saying to them, "Is it not written, 'My house shall be called a house of prayer for all nations'? But you have made it a 'den of thieves'." Mark 11:17 We must have core values and a vision that we will not compromise, we must stay within the confines of scripture and always be a true reflection of who God is. | ... must be generationally minded
"Moreover He said, "I am the God of your father - the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob" Exodus 3:6 God is the God of generations and he thinks generationally. - Acts 2:17 ... must remain relevant
We are living in a changing world and we must change with it. To remain relevant takes time hard work and creativity but is not optional. ... must produce great leaders
The church is leadership dependent; we need leaders that have not only the title but also the traits. We need to nurture and invest in our leaders if we want them to be great. |
