Picking People
Published: July 07, 2008
Selecting the right people to serve around you is one of the most important things you'll do in ministry. The right people can help you reach many more for Christ. The wrong people can hold you back like a thousand-pound anchor. This week, let's discuss how to pick the right people.
Today I'll list ten of the biggest lessons I've learned on selecting great people:
- Character is more important than giftedness.
- God often uses those others overlook.
- My wife is almost always a better judge about people than I am.
- Past success is a good indicator of future success.
- There is often a reason someone is looking for a job.
- Teach-ability is non-negotiable.
- When I'm trying to talk myself into liking someone, it's best to move on.
- People from within the organization typically have a huge advantage over those who are from without.
- One of the best ways to attract better leaders is to become a better leader.
- We're all better off when we pray, listen, and obey.
Which one(s) speak to you? What would you add?
Craig Groeschel is the founder and senior pastor of LifeChurch.tv, a church with thirteen locations in six states. Groeschel is known for his visionary leadership and inspiring, authentic and often confrontational style of teaching. He is married with six children and lives in Edmond, Oklahoma, a suburb of Oklahoma City. For more information about Craig, log onto http://www.lifechurch.tv.
Copyright © 2008 Craig Groschel. All rights reserved.
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Picking People
Published: July 07, 2008
Pastor Craig Groschel of LifeChurch.tv shares ten of the biggest lessons he's learned in picking ministry leaders.
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