At Brand New Church we just brought on 15 new staff positions. We have also started a Campus Pastor Institute to train and develop ministers to reach rural America (if you are interested in learning more about the institute leave your email in the comment section). Here is the aim and goal I have asked of these leaders…
(1) Loyalty
“Devoted to people at all costs … Do not demand loyalty from them, give them loyalty…it will return!
(2) Courage
(3) Intensity
No doggy downers at BNC! Energy and Christ Like Attitude!
(4) Empathy
“What people feel … ability to appreciate and understand the feelings of the people around you.”
I am growing in this…it’s not natural…it’s supernatural!
(5) Anticipation
(6) Competitiveness
(7) Accountability
(8) Credibility
(9) Tenacity
(10) Dependability
Be on time! Nothing says, “I am more important than you” than being late!
(11) Self-discipline
“Ordering your life to get the main things done.”
(12) Vision
“Keep people apprised of the big picture.”
The vision is…Reach The Last, The Lost, The Least
(13) Sacrifice
“Let somebody else take the credit.”
(14) Intolerant
Be intolerant “of anything that threatens the ministry [which probably includes criticism] … anything that threatens to cause … disunity.”
(15) Negotiation Skills
(16) Able to Delegate
(17) Don’t Deny Defeat/Rebound
Acknowledge bad decisions and make new ones.
Don’t Task Mask…just be honest and regroup.
(18) Teachability
When you stop learning, you stop leading…
(19) Humility
God pours out His favor on those who are humble.
Shannon Stokes says,
Interested in the Campus Pastor Institute
msskls@gmail.com
on 09 July 2010 / 9:13 AM
Shannon O'Dell says,
Love to have another Shannon with us! We will be in touch!
on 09 July 2010 / 11:09 AM
Doug Rowles says,
Need some more information as I am just starting your book and have a heart for the rural chruch.
Doug Rowles
on 09 July 2010 / 9:19 AM
Shannon O'Dell says,
Doug, we will contact you in the next few days!
on 09 July 2010 / 11:09 AM
zach says,
This is what bnc is all about!!! Great stuff
on 09 July 2010 / 9:21 AM
Scott Townsend says,
Mr. O’Dell, I really appreciate your focus on rural America. I understand you will be doing a phone conference with us in the Fall, with our director of Heartland Resources, Dave Kennedy. My name is Scott Townsend and I am the director of Distance Education here at Trinity Bible College. The A/G has named us the college of the Heartland, rural America. I noticed you are starting an institute for Campus Pastors to reach rural America. We recently added a scholarship for Bible Institutes, students can receive $150 off per credit of four classes that are chosen per term. I would love to connect with you on this and find out how Trinity Distance Education and be part of your vision to reach rural America. God bless.
on 09 July 2010 / 9:23 AM
Shannon O'Dell says,
Can’t wait to get with you!
on 09 July 2010 / 11:09 AM
Casey Warford says,
I really like this, and often struggle with these attributes in leadership where I serve. I pastor at a church in rural Oologah, OK, and my story very much parallels your book. I am very interested in getting involved and learning about the Campus Pastor Institute.
Thanks
on 09 July 2010 / 9:29 AM
Shannon O'Dell says,
Thank you Casey! We will get with you shortly.
on 09 July 2010 / 11:10 AM
kameron richter says,
Shannon – I know your passion for marriage and children…it’s amazing to me how God lines these things up for us, because every leadership aim you outline should also be our spousal and parental aims.
on 09 July 2010 / 12:05 PM
Kody Bybee says,
Great book Shannon! We are preparing to launch two campuses.
on 09 July 2010 / 2:57 PM
Shannon O'Dell says,
So exciting…let us know if we can serve!
on 09 July 2010 / 3:18 PM
James Bloom says,
I have been pastoring in rural Kansas for 30+ yrs.I would like to know more. I enjoyed and was challenged by the 1st read of your book.
on 09 July 2010 / 6:49 PM
Shannon O'Dell says,
We will be in contact with you James! Praise God for your faithfulness!
on 09 July 2010 / 7:10 PM
heath says,
If you aim at nothing, you will hit it everytime.
We need these targets to readjust our “sights”. Thanks for your intensity, Shannon, to keep everyone focused.
on 09 July 2010 / 8:42 PM
Willy Maxwell says,
Shannon… Thank you for your passion about rural America. We have the same vision for our region and I would like to get with you to learn more about what your doing!
on 09 July 2010 / 11:07 PM
Shannon O'Dell says,
We are going to try to have a conference call on the 20th of July…We will be in touch!
on 10 July 2010 / 7:46 AM
Casey says,
Dang, did I miss it?
on 23 July 2010 / 7:43 AM
Jason Curlee says,
Hey Shannon…love the idea of a Campus Pastor Institute and would like to get some info on how y’all are doing it.
on 10 July 2010 / 11:01 AM
clifford says,
this is the adventure God has called us to… last lost least… I am thankful you are willing and available to be used of God…
on 12 July 2010 / 5:57 AM
Danny says,
A member of your church mailed me your book, and God has used it and is using it in my life. I am 31 years old, been senior pastor for 1 year of a small church but the dreams are big and from God. Your book has been a tool for God showing ways to achieve His desires for our area. Thank you for that. I am interested in this campus pastor institute if it is availible as a on line or across the distances sort of thing.
on 12 July 2010 / 3:09 PM
James says,
Love your heart for rural ministry and look forward to hearing more about the Institute.
on 13 July 2010 / 6:58 AM
Justin Williams says,
Definately interested in training. I want to be apart of something bigger than myself, and those around me.
on 16 July 2010 / 10:15 AM
Bobby Cates says,
I’m a rural pastor and need all the help I can get in becoming a better leader. I would love more info on the Campus Pastor Institute.
By the way, loved the book. One of the few I’ve started and finished in under 24 hours. Thanks for your time and service.
on 28 July 2010 / 8:28 AM
Erik Winston says,
Interested in the Campus Pastor Institute.
erikcwinston@gmail.com
on 12 August 2010 / 5:15 PM