The Empowered Leader
W/ELCA Job Description

From the Open Files of:

NW Synod of Wisconsin Resource Center (715) 833-1153

Contributed by:

Eleanor Johnson, Greenwood, WI
THE EMPOWERED LEADER

We are God's chosen people. As believers, we respond to God's love. His purpose becomes our purpose. As God's people, we live according to His will. Our mission is to proclaim the gospel, serve human needs, worship god, and nurture the body of Christ.

We have the power of the Holy Spirit for effective leadership. The presence and action of the Holy Spirit empowers us in our Christian leadership.

  • WE ARE NOT MERELY VOLUNTEERS - WE EACH HAVE A MINISTRY.
  • WE DO NOT JUST WORK IN THE CHURCH -WE CAN BE SERVANT LEADERS.
  • WE DON'T JUST DEVELOP PROGRAMS, OUR EFFORTS WORK TOWARD BUILDING UP THE BODY OF CHRIST, THE CHURCH.
  • WE DON'T HAVE TO BE DREARY AND WEARY WORKERS - WE CAN USE OUR GIFTS, TALENTS, AND APTITUDES TO BUILD UP THE BODY OF CHRIST, THE CHURCH.

What is leadership? To provide the organization with a sense of direction, and the tools to accomplish its mission. In short, the major task is to "equip the saints" so the organization furthers the Kingdom of God.

Often our ability to carry out the vision and mission of the organization is caught short simply because of our self-imposed limitations. We have a unique power source available to us. We need to draw on that power source. If we fail to use that power source, we set lower expectations and realize fewer outcomes.

An empowered leader is INSPIRED

Focused on God

Has a strong faith to guide

Knows who we are as individuals, who we are as Women of the ELCA, and who we are as people of God

Has a vision, and moves us in action to do things in order to realize that vision

Realizes God is the source of life

Uses God's word for empowering as it gives direction, support, instruction, and strength

 

An empowered leader is DEDICATED

Called to use her gifts

Positively motivated by the Holy Spirit

Views her leadership position as ministry

Responds to the needs of those she serves

Is a doer of the word and not a hearer only

 

GOD'S EMPOWERED LEADERSHIP

Seeks God's will

Is motivated by love for God, other Christians, and humankind

Delights in following God's will

Leads as a humble servant-leader

Is confident that God will lead and empower

 

IF YOU TRUST G0D

HE WILL TEACH YOU THE WAY TO GO

HE WILL GUIDE YOU

HE WILL EMPOWER YOU

Adapted by Eleanor Johnson, Greenwood
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