Continuing this week is the thought of prevailing leadership in the church. Again, after having the privilege to meet several pastors in the last few months these characteristics are OBVIOUS!
#1 Serious about Marriage
Every leader I know, with increasing influence are passionate, about their marriage. They realize their marriage is a picture of their salvation. Jesus is the Groom; we are the Bride…red hot marriage equals a great relationship with Christ.
#2 Serious about God’s Word
Believing God’s Word is inspired, relevant and is at the center of everything they accomplish.
#3 Risk Takers
Taking risk is a “cool” topic to discuss and tweet about, but real leaders are living it. Not just once, but often!
#4 Networkers
Great leaders recognize they cannot do it on their own. They surround themselves with others BETTER than themselves.
#5 Creative
Great leaders are always bringing something NEW and FRESH to the table. The have a keen ability to see things differently.
#6 Team Builders
Building and pouring into the right people is a prevailing leaders specialty. All around you are leaders, gifted talents, and entrepreneurs at every pastor’s disposal. Prevailing leaders see it in them, before most.
#7 Maximize Influence
Every pastor/organizational leader is an influencer and creating influence comes natural. A few ways I see them capitalizing…SOCIAL MEDIA, COMMUNITY OUTREACH to the NEEDY, and COACHING NETWORKS. If you are not capitalizing on these three…start today!
#8 Loyal to His Church
Loyal and faithful to build the work they have been called to. Not looking at the church/organization the wish they were at, but building what they have been given with VISION and FIRE.
Some Prevailing Pastors/Leaders impacting my life right now are… Craig Groeschel, Ed Young, Jentezen Franklin, Judah Smith, Willie George, Troy Grambling, and Dino Rizzo.
heath says,
Good stuff, Shannon!! I especially like the last point. “Bloom where God has planted you.”
on 02 December 2010 / 12:52 PM
Tim Estes says,
Wonderful points. I desire to be that kind of pastor. Working on it!
on 02 December 2010 / 7:05 PM
Shannon O'Dell says,
You are that kind!
on 02 December 2010 / 9:22 PM
Brad Ball says,
Great points of challenge that we are to strive for in our lives and leadership.
on 02 December 2010 / 10:15 PM
Dwayne Gobin says,
Great post Shannon! I am so glad that you are my mentor, because I am learning so much and when the day comes for me to pastor a church, that I have the mantle that God has upon you right now. God bless you and Cindy and the kids!!!
on 04 December 2010 / 9:57 PM