Kualitas Transformational Leadership for Holistic Ministry

Alat #45: Kualitas Transformational Leadership for Holistic Ministry

Bagaimana anda menuntun gereja lewat musim missional transformasi? Kebanyakan jemaat
Tidak akan maju di holistis kementerian kecuali kalau mereka leaders—called dan dikuatkan oleh God’s
Spirit—model cara. Pengikut-pengikut sepuluh sifat adalah tanda efektif
Transformational pemimpin. Sebagai dengan setiap aspek misi, memperkembangkan kualitas ini
Misterius proses yang bercampur luar biasa keanggunan dan manusia jawaban.

Sebagai seseorang yang menuntun gereja di misi (pastor, staf kementerian, atau awam pemimpin), menilai
Sendiri mengingat sepuluh kualitas ini. Kekuatan dan kelemahan anda adalah apa? Di bidang yang mana
Apakah anda perlu meminta keanggunan menguasakan Tuhan? Cari-cari pembimbing dan mitra rohani yang
Bisa menolong menyangga anda dan memuat anda bertanggung-jawab di pertumbuhan anda sebagai seorang pemimpin.

1. Berbakti discipleship
• mencintai Tuhan dengan jantung utuhnya, jiwa, pikiran, dan kekuatan (Angka 12:30-31)
• mempunyai kepercayaan semakin meningkat, baik doktrin, dan jiwa doa sungguh-sungguh
• Dapat untuk melihat Holy Spirit’s yang memimpin
• Aktif di evangelism, membagikan Injil di kata dan perbuatan
In this area, I am (circle) ... strong * improving * so-so * weak
A specific area for growth: ______________________________________________________

2. Servant leadership
• Display Christ’s sacrificial love for the church
• Share God’s costly, contagious love for the world beyond the church
• Navigate the difficult balance between congregational nurture and outreach
• Personally model the life of the good Samaritan
• Build a leadership team with complementary gifts, unity of purpose, and mutual support
In this area, I am (circle) ... strong * improving * so-so * weak
A specific area for growth: ______________________________________________________

3. Faith
• Sustain faith in God’s presence, power and promises despite doubt and discouragement
• Follow Jesus’ example of trusting, faithful obedience despite obstacles and setbacks
• Have patience with God's timetable despite limited immediate results
• Embrace a bold vision, with the willingness to take risky or unpopular steps
In this area, I am (circle) ... strong * improving * so-so * weak
A specific area for growth: ______________________________________________________

4. Humility
• Not motivated by the desire for power, approval and lots of followers
• Allow oneself and others the freedom and grace to make mistakes
• Not threatened by critical feedback, but accept the necessity of divine pruning
• Eager to learn from those served, rather than being condescending and paternalistic
In this area, I am (circle) ... strong * improving * so-so * weak
A specific area for growth: ______________________________________________________
Adapted from Ronald J. Sider, Philip N. Olson and Heidi Rolland Unruh, Churches That Make a Difference: Reaching
Your Community with Good News and Good Works (Grand Rapids: Baker Books, 2002), 187-198.

5. Flexibility
• Understand that the path to holistic ministry is often messy, mysterious, and open-ended
• Expect the unexpected, tolerate seasons of ambiguity, and weather storms of change
• Think “outside the box” in creative problem solving
• Welcome diversity of cultures, ages, classes and abilities
• Willing to evaluate and revise ministry plans on an ongoing basis
In this area, I am (circle) ... strong * improving * so-so * weak
A specific area for growth: ______________________________________________________

6. Visionary
• Move from "holy discontent" to a new vision of the future, guided by the Holy Spirit
• Cultivate ownership of a shared vision in the congregation
• Motivate others by instilling a missional paradigm and teaching theology of holistic ministry
• Look beyond demands, delays and disappointments of the moment to desired goals
In this area, I am (circle) ... strong * improving * so-so * weak
A specific area for growth: ______________________________________________________

7. People-builder
• Help the congregation understand, get excited about, and connect with the vision
• Empower members to discern and act on their spiritual gifts and ministry callings
• Connect active participation in mission with spiritual growth and discipleship
• Develop people through ministry, rather than using people to get ministry done
In this area, I am (circle) ... strong * improving * so-so * weak
A specific area for growth: ______________________________________________________

8. Catalyst
• Turn ideas into action — bridge the gap between dreams and reality with a strategic plan
• Understand leadership to mean not just doing ministry but equipping others to do ministry
• Are delegators who inspire, empower, train, and coordinate the efforts of others
• Sustain the energy needed for change, managing obstacles and conflicts in healthy ways
In this area, I am (circle) ... strong * improving * so-so * weak
A specific area for growth: ______________________________________________________

9. Connector
• Are energetic networkers — connecting resources, partners, and ministry opportunities
• Personally, prayerfully, and persistently recruit persons for ministry
• Multiply the church’s impact by building bridges to outside assets and allies
• Unite with other churches in ministry, particularly across boundaries of race and class
In this area, I am (circle) ... strong * improving * so-so * weak
A specific area for growth: ______________________________________________________

10. Perspective
• Keep the big picture of a holistic vision in perspective while managing multiple tasks
• Assess the church’s balance of evangelism and social ministry within the holistic paradigm
• Weigh short-term against long-term goals, opportunities against costs
• Are not distracted by non-essentials, discouraged by setbacks, or bogged down by details
• Set appropriate boundaries — know when to say no
In this area, I am (circle) ... strong * improving * so-so * weak
A specific area for growth: ______________________________________________________