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Looking Ahead and Pointing The Way

Dec 22

Written by: jimwideman
12/22/2009 4:09 PM

One of the most intriguing professions in the world to me is forecasting the weather. Sometimes they miss it but most of the time they get it right.
Mr. Webster defines forecasting as “to predict a future condition or occurrence; to calculate in advance by forethought and foresight in planning. These are not just descriptions and duties of a meteorologist. It’s also the responsibility of a leader of volunteers. Are you accurately predicting future conditions and occurrences by advance planning and careful calculations?

Here are twelve steps to become a leader who can look ahead and point the way God wants your team to go.

Number one know where you are headed. Dare to dream. Habakak 2:2 tells us we need more than just a vision we need to make it plain. In other works be specific.

Number two know where you are. I think you must evaluate everything from the needs of the kids, your workers, your budget, the policies and systems, even your thinking.

Number three know where you’ve been. What’s the history of your church and it’s children’s ministry. Study the numbers, the accomplishments and the challenges.

Number four know what others are doing. A smart leader studies the success and failures of others. Attend a conference, visit their facilities, learn from everyone you can learn from.

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