What makes a leadership environment in a local church healthy? This activity identifies three elements for "environmental management" of your church or ministry:
Materials. Conduct this activity in groups of three or four, or as a whole group. Use an overhead projector or large sheets of paper taped on the walls, and display the answers to the following questions:
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What characteristics make an effective leader in our church? List any or all of the following characteristics that you feel apply:
Tom is 20 years old, reasonably bright, friendly, and—when he wants—capable of influencing people. His parents are on the verge of divorce. Recently, Tom received a form letter from his university telling him that if he has one more semester like the last, he will be suspended from school. Tom's work habits are poor, and he moves from job to job. His personal life is undisciplined ...