Leadership and Acts 6:1-7

Acts 6:1-7 shows us an important lesson in leadership.  Naturally, when placed in a leadership role, its easy to:

• Try to do everything yourself
• Try to be great at everything
• Put effort into growing our weaknesses
• Exercise authority in areas where we lack competence (Which derails projects and demotivates others)

Instead, we should:

• Not strive to be well rounded, but focus on how we can add value with our strengths
• Realize that some people love to do the things we hate to do - let them do it!  Delegation means growth for those we delegate to.
• Get things done through other people

EXAMPLE #1

Read Acts 6:1-7.  The disciples decided not to serve food, but focused on prayer and the ministry.  In return, the word spread and the number of disciples grew rapidly.

EXAMPLE #2

In the worst to first years of the Braves, they had several great preachers - Maddux, Smoltz, Avery.  These guys were highly sought-after players - NOT for their batting averages, but for their pitching.  They we're REALLY good at one thing.  Pitching.

Just some thoughts reflected in reading Next Generation Leader by Andy Stanley.