Innovative Leadership

What does it take to be an innovative leader in the church?

Let's simplify:
Innovation = designing change or introducing the new
Leader = one who goes first and guides

Put them together:
Innovation Leader = one who goes first and guides in the design of change or introduction of newness...in the church

It starts with a need for something new or something revised. Then, we add a vision. Then, we stir in the power of leadership. And you end up with your church leading into the future.

Are you an innovative leader? If so, lead!

One Idea Beyond Small Groups?

One idea can transform the church. Seriously?

Yep! One great idea can change everything...for the better. Think about it.

When someone invented Sunday School, they had a great idea. Sunday School worked! We know it worked, because much of the boomer generation grew up in Sunday School. They heard every major Bible story there. From Daniel in the lion's den to the birth of Jesus, they can still recite them all. And God changed lives through Sunday School!

Then...something in the culture changed and Sunday School seemed less like the thing to do.

So, someone invented Small Groups. It was a great idea! People spending time in biblical community; growing in relationship with each other, growing in their knowledge of God and supporting one another. We love small groups. Not only do we get the Bible, but we study in the context of relationship. People visit when we're sick. We laugh together when we're happy. We cry together when we're sad. We love it, because it works. God uses it.

But soon...something in the culture will change and Small Groups will seem less like the thing to do.

That's when the power of one great idea surfaces. One great idea might lead the global church to the idea beyond small groups. And you could be the one who God has entrusted with one great idea. Do you believe in the power of one great idea? What are you going to do about it?

Ministry Flashpoint

So what is a flashpoint? Aside from chemistry?

How about we start with chemistry. The simplest definition states that a flashpoint is the point at which something is about to blow up or ignite when heat is added. In a sense, this is the point at which a critical positive reaction takes place. So...in ministry, what if we defined a flashpoint as that point at which the Holy Spirit causes our human efforts to ignite?

My question for the day is: what does it take for us to innovate in such a way that the Holy Spirit causes our church or ministry to reach a "flashpoint" or a point when all our hard work takes off?

Ideas?

Thought and Innovation Leaders

Everyone thinks. But every thinker does not end up a leader.

If you're wondering whether or not you're a thought and innovation leader, let's take stock. When is the last time you swayed a group of people toward a healthy decision? When did someone last look to you to provide course and direction...for anything? When did you last spend time dreaming about the future of your church or ministry and then take action? If "today" is the answer to any of these questions, it's likely you're either a thought and innovation leader, or you're on your way to becoming one.

This blog is dedicated to those who sense they can make a difference in their church with their ability to catalyze change and create momentum. If you have the ability to discern and design the future for your church, this blog is for you. Our world needs the church of today to show up! Together let's help our churches to become relevant, transformational, proactive, truth-centered bodies of Christ!

Are you a thought and innovation leader? How so? It's okay. Brag a little. Because your story might provide a stepping stone for someone else to make an impact.