In this episode of the podcast, Jim Putman and Lance Wigton talk about the importance of recruiting and developing players for the team when it comes to church leadership.
Real Life Ministries began with no tangible assets other than people. This prompted the beginning leaders to have a strategic shift in perspective - they needed to recruit and harness people as their primary resource. It wasn't just about filling seats; it was about adopting a coach's mindset.
Jim emphasizes the concept of being created anew for good works, that each individual is God's masterpiece, as is talked about in Ephesians 4. Everyone, regardless of the length of time in the church or their spiritual journey, has a vital role to play in the body of Christ.
A church will never grow or thrive if the pastor is always considered the star player while relegating the congregation to mere spectators. God's plan for his body has always been that all are working and involved.
Contrary to the conventional view of pastors solely as preachers, the leaders at Real Life Ministries see themselves as coaches, tasked with the development of their 'team' - the congregation.
16 апр 2024
