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For the past few days, leadership has been very much on my mind.  Every organization will rise and fall on the back of its leaders.  In church, there has been far too much emphasis on leaders who get paid.  The truth is, ever person who teaches, serves, encourages, counsels, and sings leads at some level. Influenced by the book Leadership Pipeline, I see leadership unfold like this:

Level 1 - self leadership - being to motivate yourself for basic goals.  In the Christian world, this has to do with Bible Study, Prayer, serving, giving, ethical choices, etc.  Scary how few people can even lead themselves.

Level 2 - Doing - doing a task that helps someone.  Often refered to as “leadership by example,” it can also be understood as leadership by open door for someone.  To serve as a greeter is to lead because you open the door to the worship experience (sometimes literally) by helping people feel welcomed.

Level 3 - Leading others - by serving as a leader in group, by leading someone through difficult times, by helping a group get an agenda and moving forward.

Level 4 - Leading Leaders - leading a group of leaders through encouragement, empowerment, and equipping.

Level 5 - Devising strategy - How do we get our leaders to focus on accomplishing the same goal.  Learn how to do this and you will be one of the most successful people in America!  Most companies can’t do it!

Level 6 - Setting Vision - determining what needs to be done and why.

What level are you at?

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