Terri Ramsey Beavers Spreading the word is the primary responsibility of church leaders. After all, religious leadership is about disciplining others and creating mature followers to propagate the teachings and faith. But you need to take a strategic approach to achieve the discipleship goals because it takes more than speaking to people and convincing them to follow your path. You must influence them to imbibe the faith through conscious choices and pass on the message to others. Let us share some valuable tips for church leaders to spread the word effectively.
Focus on the big picture
Great leaders see the big picture from a broad perspective instead of focusing on day-to-day things. If you truly want to drive people on the path of faith, get them excited about the journey and the end goal. You can do it by helping them see things beyond a bird’s eye view. For example, highlight how random acts of kindness can change the lives of others around you. You can trust your mindset to cultivate the same in your followers.
Believe the best in people
Besides seeing the big picture, you must believe in the best in people to influence their lives as church leaders. Although it is easy to form assumptions about others, it is the last thing you should do. Look at the best in people, even if they have negative traits. Focusing on the positive side enables you to move them to trust you and even spread the word you teach them.
Invest in self-development
Although great leaders are born with leadership qualities, they may fall short in some aspects. Investing in self-development is the key to giving your best when it comes to creating disciples. Joining journey groups is an excellent idea as it empowers you with valuable gospel-centered resources to develop mature followers who can pass on the baton to others. The more you learn, the better you become at influencing the lives of people around you.
Build credibility
Building credibility is another way to set yourself apart and earn the respect of your followers. Unfortunately, leaders live double lives, making it hard to maintain consistency in their personal and professional life. Commit to being the same in both aspects of your existence as it makes you a credible person others want to follow. Follow the rule of “do what you say and practice what you preach” to win on the credibility front.
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Organize church events
Practice mentorship
Spreading the word as a church leader is also about practicing mentorship. Think like a teacher who is ready to go the extra mile to help pupils grow. Try to influence every aspect of people’s existence, from coaching them on personal development, helping them grow professionally, and ensuring they do their best in all roles. Mentors delegate responsibility to help people learn through practical experiences, so be open to the idea.
Great church leaders think outside the box to spread the word and create mature followers who do their bit to boost the initiative. Find ways to empower them with effective discipleship, and you will have a huge following of people who trust you sooner than later.