Simple But Profound Things a Leader Does

1.  EXAMPLE
A leader cannot expect anything he or she does not model.  Our actions give validity to our words....or show our words to be....just words.

2.  VISION
A leader must have a vision of where the ministry is going and be able to express and continually express that vision.

3.  AFFIRMATION
For people to follow, they must know they are wanted and have something to contribute. The greatest things we can do (outside of telling them about Jesus, the Christ) is to affirm the abilities and gifts we see in them.  Then, we express our trust in them doing them.

4.  FORGIVENESS
Everybody messes up.  There is a time to forgive and move on.

5.  LISTEN
An effective leader is always willing to listen.  It shows concern and value for others.

6.  EVALUATE
As a leader listens, he or she must evaluate and make adjustments as needed.

Arliss Dickerson's book, Almost Everything About College Ministry, is available at Amazon.com/dp/B08CMD9CXX and Reaching MORE College Students is at Amazon.com/dp/B0BMW8NPMN.