High Expectations and High Freedom

If you actually believe this group of people cobbled together by the committee on lay leadership (formerly known as the nominations committee) can... change the world:

If this group isn't comprised of atta-boys, or a means to get somebody off the schnide or to "keep peace in the family" by "sticking them on that team.":

If this is a group of people, that with the right guidance, clear communication, focus and direction is willing to submit to the burden of leadership and self identifying accountability:

If much is expected in terms of results, starting with what the desired results are:

If you have frequent blue sky sessions, familiarize yourself with the team's individual dreams and collective needs, wants and desires:

If you allow lay leaders to select and reject and guard with your (at least political) life against energy vampires:

Yours is a changed world:

High Expectation/High Freedom

•Humble leaders who seek first to understand

•Boundaries of church’s core values are understood, articulated, respected, loved, and when necessary adjusted

•Volunteers are inspired by a sense of purpose (vocation)

•Ministry Team engages membership in mission of the church

• “I can help make a difference”

•Culture of excellence

•Indifferent becomes different

•Events are understood as valuable opportunities or distractions and valuable opportunities are maximized and distractions are minimized

•Transfomation

•Art

•And what's more, you'll be a leader

Expectations: What do you really think those you serve are capable of? What is it you belief will happen as a result of your efforts?

Freedom: How much latitude you give your ministry team to lead, to set vision, purpose, mission, and values and to evaluate the results?