Written by: jimwideman 7/23/2010 11:30 PM
What a story he came, he listened, he watched, he coached, he taught, then he left. Here are 10 Steps that I got from these verses to enlarge the abilities of your volunteers.
#1. Learn to be a listener. (v.8-10) Listening to others is one of the smartest thing a leader can do. Who do you listen to? Staff, coordinators, teachers, helpers and parents. In other words listen to anyone who will talk children’s ministry with you. Listen to experts and the voice of experience. Listen to learn. Experience is the best teacher but it doesn’t have to be your experience that you learn from.
#2. Evaluate and observe. (v.13-17) Every chance you get use a little “bearded fat boy management.” What do you mean Jim “ Make a list and check it twice!” Use your M.B.W.A. degree, Management by walking around! Jethro didn’t just take the word of his daughter and he didn’t take the word of Moses. He was smart to know. “You can’t fix what you do not evaluate.”
#3. Identify areas where people are doing ministry alone. (v.17-19) Doing the job alone doesn’t bring forth fruit that remains. Jesus had the Spirit of God without measure yet He recruited helpers. Don’t just delegate learn to duplicate as well. I am constantly putting into others. The time you spend with others is never ever wasted!
#4. Teach and Model how to live (v. 20a). Teach and show the right way to live. Show is always more important than tell. Don’t have meeting for meetings sake but those who help you lead need your time. I have weekly to bi-weekly staff meetings with key staff. Include a skill level teaching along with details and information. I have monthly meetings with coordinators and team leaders. Then every four months I get all workers together.
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