Volunteer Centered Leader: Give More

As leaders, I think it is important to be reminded of what Peter has asked us to do:

“To the elders among you, I appeal as a fellow elder, a witness of Christ’s sufferings and one who also will share in the glory to be revealed: Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, serving as overseers–not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not greedy for money, but eager to serve; not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock.”

1 Peter 5:1-4 (NIV)

What a great reminder! We are to care and serve for those we are leading - nothing more, nothing less!

This should be a huge challenge to each one of us:

1. It isn’t about our latest ideas, talents, or how much time we “sacrifice” each week to make church happen
2. It isn’t about who has the biggest team of volunteers or who is doing the most at church service
3. It is about giving everything we can to care for those around us, feeding the flock and leading them into a deeper relationship with Christ

How are you going to give more to your volunteers?

How are you sacrificing for them on a daily and weekly basis?

How are you feeding them to deepen their relationship with Christ?

Peter only developed as a leader by spending time with Christ. We cannot expect our next-generation leaders to grow without providing an environment of love from which to grow in their relationship with Him. We can only do this by becoming a volunteer-centered leader who builds up leaders and prepares them to build others.

Give it Away. Get Away. Give More.