Leading Edge: Sharpening Ministry To Edify The Kingdom Of God

There is a term in the Technology realm "Bleeding Edge" meaning at the very forefront of the Technology development and having the connotation of being right there on the edge of something big is about to happen. It is tech that is about to have a breakthrough, about to take off, if and only if it fulfill the need it was designed. When I was writing this guide this very term had been on my mind, and I was thinking the entire time that every ministry is right on the edge of a breakthrough, if we can fulfil the purpose for which we were designed. The belief in Christ has always been on this cutting edge, but as churches we have lost ground because of how we are perceived, operate, and lead people. But church in its purest form should be able to attain the breakthrough that Christ has already set in advance for us, and with the right adjustments and positioning we are on the leading edge. I started this leadership guide as a workshop I was asked to facilitate a few years back and it developed as I work shopped with a few churches to help their leaders see three areas of leadership in ways that they previously may have not realized or overlooked. The core of this guide is broken down to three area Discipleship, Stewardship and Leadership Principles. These three items as described I believe can set the leadership inside of a church body on a launch pad, right on the leading edge of ministry potential; allowing the church to breakthrough to new levels of ministry. As we dial in on being better leaders in our churches and ministries; in this book I want to give you basic tools and understanding that I have gleaned and internalized; as I realize leadership is the greatest factor to ministry growth. The greatest resource that each and every church has is their human resources. To equip and empower leadership to give their all and reach their greatest potential is crucial to the glorification of God. In the corporate world leadership is a little easier as the workforce is inspired to move in the direction of leadership because of the benefit of financial gain. For those that are leading a primarily volunteer workforce we have to make sure that we make clear the benefits of life and life more abundantly for following the Christ. Ministry is hard work, but that hard work is worth it for the cause of Christ. Our exuberance, excitement and enthusiasm sets the example to those we are leading that the ministry of the Gospel is worth it; and that its ultimate expected end is worth more that silver or gold, it is ultimately life. There is nothing worse than a greeter with a sad face or a sour attitude. There is nothing worse than a praise and worship team that neither wants to praise or worship. And the reality is that this is a direct reflection on leadership. You ask why? Because you have not modeled needed discipleship, stewardship or leadership principles. So our desire is to empower the leaders in your churches with principles, teaching and ideas to get your juices flowing and create some new ideas, open some eyes, hearts and minds making something amazing happen as you set yourselves on the LEADING EDGE...

• | Author: Miysan T. Crosswhite
• | Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• | Publication Date: Jul 01, 2017
• | Number of Pages: 62 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback
• | ISBN-10: 1548917958
• | ISBN-13: 9781548917951