Training New Leaders

As a church leader, you know it's important to have a new crop of leaders willing to serve. Sometimes the problem is finding them. This tool helps you identify potential leaders by creating a climate where people want to serve. You'll also get some tips for training these new leaders to be effective through mentoring relationships. Table of Contents: Eight Signs of Leadership Potential Use these questions to spot new leaders. Fred Smith, Sr. Vision as a Group Experience Finding your church's calling as a group. Paul R. Ford Finding Leadership in Unlikely Places The kid is self-absorbed and directionless. Does he have a future as a leader? Gordon MacDonald One-Bullet Leaders Determine what the novice does well and train him or her to do it. Clark Cothern Spying New Leaders Learn to look for potential in people. Angela Yee Training Core Workers Personal relationships are key to training workers. Fred Smith, Sr. Build Your All-Volunteer Army Fill the person, not the program. Ken Horton with Al Sibello Equip the Saints to Lead Training the board is one of the most effective ways to increase unity and efficiency. Larry Osborne How to Develop Future Leaders Train and encourage your team. Scott Thomas Recruiting the Youth Team How to find good volunteers to sponsor the youth program. Tom McKee Be an Effective Mentor Everyone has something to offer. Erik Johnson Training Leaders Is Worth the Investment How to spot leaders, develop their leadership, and encourage them for the long haul. Interview with Gary Blanchard and Karen Miller The Mentoring Leader (free sample) Create a church culture that helps identify and grow leaders. Interview with Nancy Ortberg