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LifeGate Church GROW Leadership Pipeline
LifeGate Church GROW Leadership Pipeline As leadership skills increase and responsibility for the Vision grows, personal rights decrease. At the same
time, Kingdom Influence grows in reverse proportion to personal rights. As we lay down our personal rights for what benefits the Kingdom, and as we increase our leadership skills, our level of Kingdom Influence rises. (John 3:30; 1 Corinthians 10:22-‐23)
Each leadership level (from 1, which is leading yourself, to 6, which is establishing and overseeing large scale vision) has well-‐defined Biblical expectations and skill sets. Every leadership position at LifeGate denotes the leadership level expected for that position. As we accomplish the expectations and acquire the skills for each level, our opportunities to serve others increase and our Kingdom authority grows. (Daniel 6:3; Luke 22:26)
It is our goal at LifeGate for every member to fulfill the potential God has placed in each of us. The most fulfilling life is one spent serving others in the Kingdom of God. When we increase our personal leadership skills, we “raise the lid” on the possibilities in every area of our lives. In other words, just as our influence increases with the decrease of our personal rights, our satisfaction with our life will increase in direct proportion to our ability to lead as defined by the Word of God. (Psalm 73:24; Proverbs 29:2; Matthew 6:33)
Personal Rights Rich and Satisfying Life Kingdom
Influence
LifeGate Church GROW Leadership Pipeline Overview Jesus focused the great majority of His time on earth on two groups of people: the lost and leaders. Hebrews 13:8 tells us He has not changed so He is still focusing much on His attention on the lost and leaders. After accepting Jesus as our Lord, we need to make the move from the lost group to the leader group. He has called us and filled us with His Spirit. When you give attention to increasing your leadership skills, you are partnering with Jesus and you are destined to win! As a servant-‐leader, when you win, those with whom you have influence win, and the Kingdom wins! That’s exactly what the writer of Proverbs meant when he wrote “When the righteous rule, the people rejoice…:
In Revelation 1:5-‐6 we are told that Jesus has “made us kings and priests unto our God”. Kings lead and priests connect. So Jesus has made us to be “leaders and connectors”. The LGC Leadership Pipeline is designed to provide you the training and tools to do that effectively. It is based on Jesus’ principle of “be faithful in the small things and you will be given authority in big things.”
We have identified six Biblical “leadership levels”. The first three—lead yourself, lead others and lead leaders—are essential for living the life you were intended to live as a Christian. We believe they are the “Next Steps” in moving from followers of Christ to disciples. Lead yourself well and you will gain influence with others. Lead others well and you will gain influence with leaders.
Then the next 3 levels begin: When you are faithful in leading leaders, we are given authority over strategies. When we lead strategic areas well, we are given authority over the missions those strategies seek to accomplish. When we are faithful and fruitful as mission leaders, we are given the responsibility of overseeing large visionary areas.
No matter if you simply desire to increase your “self-‐leadership” or learn to effectively lead as a LifeGate Campus Pastor, the LGC GROW Leadership Pipeline will empower you to live the life you were intended to live, the rich and satisfying life Jesus came to give us.
The following pages provide a detailed breakdown of each level of the LifeGate Leadership Pipeline. Each level consists of the following:
1) Expectations: These are specific criteria that each individual must complete before advancing to the next level. Note: Any expectation denoted with, “*”, is expected to be done at least once a year (regardless of which level you are currently at).
2) Skillset: Each of these skills should be evident in your life as you progress to the next level. 3) LifeGate Opportunities: These are different areas of ministry at LifeGate Church that are
available at each level. 4) Suggested Resources: We believe that each of these resources will help you increase your
skillset at each level, which will, in turn, help you, progress through the pipeline. All resources denoted with, “ 1”, have study guides available which highlight important principles. Note: Any resource denoted with, “**”, is a secular resource. We feel there are valuable
lessons to be learned from these, but we do not endorse everything that is communicated or the style in which it is communicated.
The last two pages of this document consist of a personal checklist for you to keep track of where
you are in the pipeline. While you will be proceeding through the pipeline at your own pace, we at LGC will be here to assist you in any way we can. We will regularly monitor where you stand in the pipeline, and we will ensure you have all the necessary resources to progress. To get started, please fill out the checklist at the back of this document. Please mark all expectations you have completed to determine your present level in the pipeline. Please return this checklist within one week, but remember to keep a copy for yourself to track your progress.
Overcoming the Fear of Leadership:
Many people get stopped in their tracks by the fear of leadership, and that stops them from reaching the heights that God has in store for them. Let’s break down this fear before it starts, so we can get it out of our minds and move on to what God has for us. Did you know there really is no such thing as a fear of “leadership?” A fear of “leadership,” boils down to a fear of failure, a fear of rejection, or a fear of not having all the answers. Now, we know what fears to deal with, so how do we move past them?
Fear of Failure: Stop viewing failure as a bad thing. It happens to all of us, and there’s no reason to let it hold you down. The only people that never fail are the ones who are doing nothing and attempting nothing new. Learn to view failure as an opportunity for growth, rather than something that sets you back. Any failure is teaching us something that we can do better the next time around. Begin to look at failures as a necessary progression towards reaching your full potential as a leader. Learn to “Fail Forward.”
Fear of Rejection: Keep in mind that it’s not all about you. Any fear of rejection indicates we are more concerned with ourselves and our feelings than the people we are leading. Keep things in perspective and remember we are here to serve others. When you adjust your thinking to become others-‐focused, the fear of rejection will disappear. Just remember, as servant-‐leaders, you are doing it for the good of someone other than yourself.
Fear of Not Having the Answers: Take the pressure off of yourself. As a leader, you are not required to have all the answers. Your job is to ask the right questions. God has an amazing way of placing the right people around us and the answer that you need is usually in the room. We, as leaders, just have to work on asking the right questions to uncover the answer or point us in the right direction.
Don’t let any of these fears slow you down. Allow God to make the necessary adjustments to your thinking, so that you can continue to move forward in everything He has for you.
Lead Self:
“…he who rules his spirit is better than he who captures a city.” Proverbs 16:32b
Leadership is the challenge to be something more than “average.”
Biblical example: Gideon had to realize that God could do amazing things through him even though he considered himself the “least” of his tribe.
Level 1 Expectations: o Saved o LifeGate Member o Complete Next Step o Complete Giftest.org survey o Complete DISC survey o Participate in SOAP o Participating in some level of CONNECT (Connect Group, GROW Class, SOAP Group, etc)* o Completion of GROW “Boundaries” class o Completion of GROW “Winners in Christ” class
Level 1 Skillset:
o Learning to personally hear God through His Word o Understanding church membership o Understanding unique motivational gift and personality strengths o Moving outside comfort zone to make healthy connections
LifeGate Opportunities available at this Level:
o Dream Team Member o HELPS opportunities o Office Volunteer
Suggested Resources:
o “The Power of a Whisper” by Bill Hybels o “The Divine Mentor” by Wayne Cordeiro o “The Blessed Life” by Robert Morris o “101 Relationship Rules” by Billy Hornsby o “Crazy Love” by Francis Chan o “Christian Atheist” by Craig Groeschel
Lead Others:
“And since I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you ought to wash each other’s feet. I have given you an example to follow. Do as I have done to you.” John 13:14-‐15
When we choose to serve others, we are extending God’s Kingdom and we all benefit.
Biblical example: Esther recognized that God had put her in a position of great influence, and she chose to put the livelihood of her nation before her own.
Level Expectations: o Completion of all Level One expectations o Model Christian character and values of LifeGate Church o Punctual and Consistent o Communicate effectively o Dream Team member o Monthly “Leadership Moment” o Participate in at least one Servolution project per year* o Lead a SOAP group or Connect Group (at least once a year)* o Completion of GROW “My Story” class o Completion of GROW “Prayer” class
Level Skillset:
o Level one skillsets o Understand Dream Team Membership o Organization o Value accomplishments through teamwork and find satisfaction in helping others grow o Able to share the Gospel with others through YOUR story o Understand the following prayer models
• Lord’s Prayer model • Ripple Prayer model • Tabernacle Prayer model
o Recruit others to join Dream Team or Connect group
LifeGate Opportunities Available at this Level: o Team Captain o Scheduler o Connect Group Leader o Next Gen Teacher o Sunday Prayer Team o Office Volunteer/Reception
Suggested Resources:
o “Intercessory Prayer” by Dutch Sheets o “Holiness, Truth, and the Presence of God” by Francis Frangipane o “Radical” by David Platt o “The Grace of God” by Andy Stanley o “The God I Never Knew” by Robert Morris
Lead Leaders:
“You have heard me teach things that have been confirmed by many reliable witnesses. Now teach these truths to other trustworthy people who will be able to pass them on to others.” 2 Timothy 2: 2
Recognize the potential in others around you, specifically the next generation, and equip them with what you have learned through life.
Biblical example: Paul saw the potential in Timothy and Titus and he poured his knowledge into them. In doing so, they became much better leaders for the kingdom.
Level Expectations: o Level one and two expectations o Captained an area of ministry o Tither and Giver o Not given to too much drink o Attend annual LifeGate Church Leadership Summit* o Model faithful attendance and/or participation at LifeGate Church events o Completion of GROW “Power of Team Leadership” class o Completion of GROW “Family Finances” class
Level Skillset:
o Level one and two skillsets o Possess LifeGate DNA and can clearly communicate the vision o Works well with other leaders o Continual development of leadership skills o Can effectively delegate responsibility o Can effectively position and empower team members o Identify and develop leaders o Assertive and able to hold leaders accountable
LifeGate Opportunities Available at this Level:
o Dream Team Leader o Connect Group Area Leader o GROW Class Assistant Teacher o Freedom Group Assistant Leader o Volunteer Administrative Staff
Suggested Resources:
o “Winning With People” by John Maxwell o “Success for the Second in Command” by Billy Hornsby o “9 Things a Leader Must Do” by Henry Cloud o “Axiom” by Bill Hybels o “17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork” by John Maxwell o “Heaven” by Randy Alcorn o “Drive-‐In” webinar by Andy Stanley
Great job! You have made it through Level 3…now what?
The step from Level 3 to Level 4 is one of the largest steps in the Pipeline. By making this step, you will be taking on much more commitment, but I guarantee that you will notice substantial opportunities for growth along the way. You will notice the following differences in Levels 4 thru 6:
• The number of expectations and skillsets will increase. There is more to learn at each of these levels, but your leadership potential will grow by leaps and bounds as you progress.
• Most people who move to these levels begin to recognize a specific calling that God has placed on their life, and many of them will discover a passion for full-‐time vocational ministry.
• Higher standards and expectations are required at these levels due to the higher profile ministry roles you will fulfill. Keep in mind that we are a reflection of our church and our Pastors in everything that we do.
• All Level 4 thru 6 leaders are High Capacity Leaders (HCL), or are in the process of becoming one, and will find participation in the monthly GROW Leadership Group beneficial (held on the 1st Sunday evening of each month at the Revolve Student Campus).
Every challenge to our leadership is a recognition by our enemy that we are approaching a new threshold that will enlarge our influence and, as a result, enlarge the Kingdom of God. LifeGate Church has a goal of starting at least one campus a year in West Georgia and East Alabama. That means we need a lot of Level 4, 5 and 6 leaders. I encourage you to keep moving forward in the Pipeline and discover all that God has for you!
Strategic Leader:
“Israel’s leaders took charge and the people gladly followed. Praise the LORD!” Judges 5:2
The local church is the hope of the world and its future rests primarily in the hands of its leaders.
Biblical example: Joshua was a skilled warrior, but he had to think strategically, and do everything that God commanded, in order to conquer the Promised Land.
Level Expectations: o Level one through three expectations o Have built and led a ministry team o Co-‐teach/lead at least one GROW Class or Freedom Group a year* o Participate in a mission trip at least once every five years o Abstain from any alcoholic drink or tobacco use o Model a disciplined lifestyle in appearance and habits o Complete GROW “5 Levels of Leadership” class o Complete “Self Study Bible Course” by Derek Prince o Regular Participant in GROW Leadership Group
Level Skillset:
o Level one through three skillsets o Grow and manage teams o Relational, rather than positional leader o Able to plan, delegate, measure, adjust, and develop Key Performance Indicators o Able to establish, monitor, and carry out long term goals o Can communicate strategic vision o Flexible and able to adjust quickly (fluid) o Influence team members to think strategically about their responsibilities o More interested in developing leaders than finding followers o Effective communicator within comfort zones
LifeGate Opportunities Available at this Level:
o Ministry Area Oversight o Connect Strategy Leader o Resource Leader o Dream Team Area Leader o Lead Teacher or Freedom Group Leader o Counseling Assistant o Campus Launch Team-‐Strategic Area Leader o Office Staff (Administrative) o Ministry Intern
Suggested Resources:
o “Becoming God’s Man of Influence” by Bill Perkins o “Good to Great” by Jim Collins** o “Linchpin” by Seth Godin** o “Everyone Communicates, Few Connect” by John Maxwell o “The Practice of the Presence of God” by Brother Lawrence o “ The Starbucks Experience” by Joseph Michelli** o “Theology of Christian Counseling” by Jay Adams o “The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership” by John Maxwell
Mission Leader:
“…wise and knowledgeable leaders bring stability.” Proverbs 28:2b
People perish without vision and vision perishes without leaders.
Biblical example: Nehemiah embraced the mission of rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem. By looking at the big picture, rather than inconsequential details, he was able to rebuild the wall in record time.
Level Expectations: o Level one through four expectations o Associate degree or equivalent ministry certificate or life experience o Effectively ministered as a Tactical Area Leader/Co-‐Leader in all four strategic areas:
Experience, Connect, GROW, and Serve o Successfully identified, developed, communicated, and implemented a new Ministry Team
or Servolution Project o Add at least one family per year to LifeGate Church* o Complete GROW “Innovative Planning” class o Complete “Foundations of Christian Doctrine” by Kevin Conner o Complete “The Story of Christianity” by Gonzalez o Complete “7 Practices of Effective Ministry” by Andy Stanley
Level Skillset:
o Level one through four skillsets o Set budgets and allocate resources effectively based on strategy rather than need o Able to identify SWOT (Strength, Weakness, Opportunities, and Threats) for strategies o Develop effective “Dashboards” for tactical and strategic areas overseen o Track, review, and adjust effectively to accomplish goals o Able to listen, understand, and communicate effectively with any audience o Able to teach and counsel; scripturally and effectively o Able to effectively develop and deliver a life-‐giving message based on a Big Idea at any
LifeGate Church campus o Bridge the gap between where we are now to where we are going
LifeGate Opportunities Available at this Level: o GROW Coordinator o Serve Coordinator o Connect Coordinator o Next Gen Coordinator o Experience Director o Counselor o Volunteer, Part-‐Time, or Full-‐Time Office Staff (Ministerial) o Campus Launch Team-‐Mission Area Leader
Suggested Resources: o “Communicating for Change” by Andy Stanley o “Leading on Empty” by Wayne Cordeiro o “Drive” by Daniel Pink** o “From Dream to Destiny” by Robert Morris o “Learn the Bible in 24 Hours” by Chuck Missler
Visionary Leader:
“The saying is trustworthy: if anyone aspires to supervision, he desires a good work.” 1 Timothy 3:1 (LEB)
Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality.
Biblical example: Jesus is at the top of the pyramid. He embodied every leadership skill that we could ever need, and He is by far the greatest leader the world has ever seen. And He did it all as a human being, modeling for each of us the attainable goal of leading BIG as a servant-‐leader.
Level Expectations: o Level one through five expectations o Bachelor degree or higher; or equivalent ministry or life experience o Have overseen an area mission o Effectively ministered as a Strategic Area Leader/Co-‐Leader in all four strategic areas:
Experience, Connect, GROW, and Serve o Identify two leadership “models” and connect with them on a monthly basis o Successfully identified, developed, communicated, and implemented a new Tactical Area o Lead a team through a “Plan on a Page” process for a Tactical or Strategic Area o Deliver a life-‐giving message to any LifeGate Church large gathering (Celebrations, special
events, etc.) at least four times per year o Complete GROW “The Visionary Leader” class o Complete GROW “Holy Spirit Ministry” class o Complete “Preaching That Transforms Lives” by Rick Warren o Complete “The Remnant” by Larry Stockstill
Level Skillset:
o Level one through five skillsets o Focus primarily on the big picture o Be an available resource for those in the leadership levels below you o Inspire others with values and standards more than personality or skills o Incorporate “thinking time” into your schedule o Define and stay in touch with internal and external variables pertaining to LifeGate
Church, the universal Church, and the culture in general o Use Big Thinking to develop predictive, proactive, strategic systems to address changes,
opportunities, or obstacles
LifeGate Opportunities Available at this Passage: o Campus Pastor o Ministerial Staff o Executive Leadership o Volunteer, Part-‐Time, or Full-‐Time Executive Office Staff
Suggested Resources:
o “Thinking for a Change” by John Maxwell o “Lead Like Jesus” by Ken Blanchard o “The Creative Leader” by Ed Young, Jr. o “It” by Craig Groeschel o “Momentum” by Steve Hickey o “Christ Plays in Ten Thousand Places” by Eugene Petersen o “ The Uncomplicated Leader” by Brian Houston o “Drive-‐In Webinar” by Andy Stanley