Is preparation really important? In this session, Mike emphasises that we need to ensure we are adequately prepared each time we get together. We need to spend time before God in prayer for the people, listening to what He wants to do, and following the Holy Spirit as He leads.
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03 Carrying It Lightly
Do community leaders carry a delegated authority from elders? In this session, Mike shares more about the expectation of community leaders as a leadership function that carries a delegated authority from elders.
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10 The Role of Accountability
Are we being accountable? In this session, Mike reminds us of the importance of accountability. Accountability is a tool to help us become more like Christ – it is a lifestyle, not a system.
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11 The Red Ferrari
What authority do community leaders carry? In this session, Mike reminds us of the Roman Centurion, who understood the concept of delegated authority. Authority and responsibility are two sides of the same coin – we need to understand the authority we carry and how to carry it. We need to represent Jesus and the elders to carry true spiritual authority.
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05 Doing Life Together
What is the heart behind community? In this session, Mike explains that we should strive to see people meeting together daily and doing life together, rather than simply attending meetings. Such communities are the basic building blocks of a healthy church.
How do we effectively facilitate small groups?
The Community Leaders Training is a 17-part series to equip community or home group leaders to facilitate smaller, more intimate family times and to make the elders’ vision more concrete within communities.
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