What if we gave away more of the ministry we are paid to lead?
For many church staff, there is a fear that the ministry will have not be “as good.” In other words, there will be an excellence drop off.
Is this a myth or is there validity in this mindset? Perhaps both.
However, what if we leaned toward the truth that “we is better than me?” For some, they sincerely do not believe this is true. They are doomed for failure. For others that believe this is true, but are slow to make the move, for you there is reward.
Perhaps a perspective shift is needed…
If we fear an excellence drop off, maybe the real fear is that we will not train them well enough to fulfill their responsibilities.
Yes, they will not do things like you and me. Yes, this can be a struggle. However, we are not called to make people like you and me. We are given the opportunity to discover who people are, where people are, and help them become their best.
Taking the time to create a system to deliver what we are looking for is a strategic approach. Caution: we cannot treat our people as a system because this de-values them as a contributing person.
Do not worry so much about the end result. Let’s focus our time, energy, and resources on creating a culture that focuses on the people. After all, the strengths of our people is the greatest resource that we have.
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