LAW OF EMPOWERMENT

1. Many leaders say they intend to work themselves out of a job.  That is exactly what Jesus did.
2. In John 20 Jesus puts His final touches on the empowerment of His twelve, and then turns them loose.
3. He gives them His peace (v.21) and breathes on them to receive the power of the Holy Spirit (v. 22).
4. This peace and power would enable them to serve supernaturally.  Those men He mentored were now ready to be change agents.
5. Many leaders say they intend to work themselves out of a job.  That is exactly what Jesus did.
6. In John 20 Jesus puts His final touches on the empowerment of His twelve, and then turns them loose.
7. He gives them His peace (v.21) and breathes on them to receive the power of the Holy Spirit (v. 22).
8. This peace and power would enable them to serve supernaturally.  Those men He mentored were now ready to be change agents.

LAW OF PRIORITIES

1. Leadership starts at home.
2. Leadership works best when it is prioritized
3. I am first a person.  I must prioritize my own relationship with God.
4. Second, I am a partner.  I must prioritize my relationship with my spouse.
5. Third, I am a parent.  I must prioritize my relationship with my children.
6. Fourth, I am a minister.  I must prioritize my relationship with my ministry.

LAW OF REPRODUCTION

• 1 Tim. 5:17-22 (KJV)
• The Senior Pastors role in helping leadership development
• Is to honor those who serve well,
• correct those in error,
• and prepare those who were called, patiently and carefully.
• Identification:  Identify those with character, gifts, and influence.
• Separation: Set them apart for the work of their calling.
• Preparation: Equip them with the tools and experiences they need.
• Recognition:  Allow the church to affirm their calling.
• Ordination:  Lay hands on them and ordain them for the work.