Chapter 4 Study Questions Flashcards
Fill in the blank
“Leaders are not ____, they are _________.”
“Leaders are not ____, they are _________.”
Born, Developed
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“A ________must be careful that he doesn’t set the mark of _____________ so high, that no one could _____ it. “
“A ________must be careful that he doesn’t set the mark of _____________ so high, that no one could _____ it. “
Pastor, Faithfulness, Obtain
Quote Ralph Waldo Emerson
“What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us. “
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“Some of the most __________time that a pastor will ever spend will be the time he spends _______his ______ and _____ leaders.”
“Some of the most __________time that a pastor will ever spend will be the time he spends _______his ______ and _____ leaders.”
Productive, Training, Future, Current
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” A pastor must invest much more ____and ____ today if he wants to have _____ leadership tomorrow.
” A pastor must invest much more ____and ____ today if he wants to have _____ leadership tomorrow.
Time, Money, Quality
Quote Matthew 25:21
“Because thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things.”
Explain why most churches reach plateaus?
The church lacks the organizational structure to support a larger church body.
How do churches overcome plateaus?
You must first add to the leadership base before you add to the membership base.
What are the common plateaus found in churches?
The cause of these growth plateaus may vary:
- The building may be a restrictive factor
- Financial condition may hinder
- Pastor having to work
What is the ‘pyramid principle’ by David Womack?
“Before a church may add to its massive members and adherents, it must expand its base of organization and ministry.”
Draw a sketch of the pyramid principle
In order to grow upward (members) you need to expand the table (leaders).
What’s the common business quote ?
“Everyone is a potential winner, some are disguised as losers. Don’t let their appearance fool you”
Fill in the blank
“The only thing in life that is achieved without ___ is ______,”
“The only thing in life that is achieved without ___ is ______,”
Risk, Failure
What are service gifts and how are they different from spiritual gifts?
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What specific tools are helpful in assisting people find their service gift?
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