Tuesday, April 23, 2013

City Transformation Requires Micro and Macro Perspectives


Leaders often share a common desire to see transformation in their cities, and by nature these leaders are usually wired with a macro mindset of community development. This way of thinking is crucial for casting vision, raising up leaders, and is frequently shared among apostolic leaders, but this strength can not stand alone. To experience transformation in a city, you must make disciples. No leader should be exempt from this task. We are all called to the “front lines” of service. Leaders must create opportunities for people to engage in relationships and disciple one another. When focus remains on this initiative, leaders become susceptible to overlook one of the greatest blessings God is calling them to by neglecting opportunities to build these relationships themselves. A leader who expresses wisdom in delegation does not compare relationships to tasks. When we lose sight of the heart of Jesus, we minimize the value of ministering to individuals that God is putting in our paths to encourage and to learn from. A good leader inspires others toward community transformation; a great leader is inspired by God-sent relationships that ignite their calling to spur others on in doing the same.






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