CHOOSING YOUR LEADERS

Great executives know how to do one thing well – surround themselves with amazing individuals. The president chooses his cabinet wisely, a CEO carefully selects his staff, and a pastor must handpick solid leaders to take the group forward. One of the first things I have done in every ministry I began is to search out good leaders.

• I look throughout the church to find people who exemplify good leadership qualities and usually carry influence.
• The people I usually approach to join the ministry team (typically volunteers) are those who exhibit the following:
  *  Smile occasionally
  *  Does not appear to be affected by loud music
  *  Have a heart for kids.
• After seeking them out, I conduct a preliminary interview disguised as a cordial conversation, and proceed to invite them to dinner.

This process has taken place literally hundreds of times and I still find myself amazed at how well the principles continue to work.