What Are The Principles Of Effective Church Leadership

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Relational Principles for Effective Church Leadership
Dr. Willis M. Watt authored this article on Relational Principles for Effective Church Leadership. He explained 8 different principles that lead to a person having a effective relational ministry. The first principle was mission and how a Church leader should be able to rally people together to go on mission. He stated, “Future church leaders must be able to unite everyone in the same direction.” His Second Principle was Conflict Management and how a leader should be careful how they use their power of influence to effect conflict resolution. The third principle was power and influence, here Watt explained that true relational power is given by those who are being led. Fourthly, he introduced …show more content…

The first deals with Caring, within this function a leader should look to see if he is restoring, feeding, watering, grooming, shearing, delivering labs, leading, and protecting the flock. The second are is through courage in this the leader should assume responsibility, serving, and participating in change for the congregation. The final is through being a guide, in this the leader will help make decisions and action regarding the future of the Body of Christ. Thomas, explains that by fulfilling these different areas as a leader, a person can begin to live up to the mission of God also known as the Mission …show more content…

The relation between the trinity is unbreakable and this could serve as an example of how the church body should be. In addition, the trinity is continually serving the body and helping it function, and through this they paint the perfect picture of a missional being. In the same way, I should look to lead the believers God places under my watch towards being relational towards each other and those who come into our community. Also, I should look for ways to facilitate and push the body to be missional in their community and in their relationships with people outside the church building. Ultimately this will point back to the trinity and bring glory to

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