Podcast Episode #350
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Leaders should desire to leave their church or organization better than when they arrived. Today, we tackle eight characteristics of leaders who leave a legacy that lasts.
Some highlights from today’s episode include:
- One of the most important aspects of leaders is what happens after they are gone.
- Biblical faithfulness is foundational for Christian leaders who leave legacies.
- Continual short-term pastorates will hurt the health of a church.
- A leader who lacks confidence will not lead well.
- When you’re wrong, admit you’re wrong.
- There will always be people in the church who don’t like you, no matter how great a pastor you are.
- Persistence is one of the distinguishing characteristics between good leaders and great leaders.
- Don’t get so immersed in doing the good that you fail to do the great.
The eight keys to leaving a lasting legacy as a leader are:
- Fierce Biblical Faithfulness.
- Tenure.
- Confident Humility.
- Acceptance of Responsibility.
- Unconditional Love of People.
- Persistence.
- Outwardly-Focused Vision.
- A Desire for a Lasting Legacy.
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I loved this pod cast! In the eighth point: A Desire for a lasting Legacy, I might include our “Coaching Tree”. Great NFL coaches like Lombardi and Landry and Noll are remembered not only for their own success, but also the way they built into the lives of other coaches that have also gone on to great successes. Pastors and leaders can also be measured by the success of those in whose lives they have invested. We should be very willing to share and show our work in how God has moved and spoken to us and pass those on to the next generation of leaders. As God speaks to them, they will soar on even greater heights and God’s word will be spread farther and deeper than we could have ever imagined. Again, great pod cast, I am motivated!
Thanks, Shaun!
People love to be feared they forget that their here to lead an they have mistakes if we are not needed,no problem but i fear the deeds of people they fight but not to face the truth…jezabel must die
Those who leave a great legacy treated people at the bottom the same as those at the top. If someone made a mistake and owned up to it, they did not attack them personally, but wanted them to quickly learn from it and move on. Also, sometimes your legacy is based on a single interaction with another person who is a complete stranger.
A great list. Long term pastorates are essential.You can get more done in the long run than you imagine. Those who rush change before they have established credibility get into trouble. I have had two long term pastorates: 14 and 17 years. It is necessary to have enough time to disciple the next generation of leaders and to let go those whose agendas are not Christ-centered. Long term pastorates are not always successful if the pastor is only a time server and has not shown the seed of the Gospel and grown the church. In that case the legacy is an empty church with no vision for outreach.
Thank you for the real-talk about the unconditional love of people! I have experienced in some situations the one who began not liking me ended up being my best advocate because I chose not to let that deter from pastoring.
I have a friend who says Love the Hell out of them…and peace will abide
My observations come through working for an assortment of Pastors and Pastoral capabilities – they are pretty much in concert with your Podcast
Longevity & duration – accumulates respect and trust – if accompanied by the rest
Compassion – builds respect & loyalty
Humility – builds congregation patience and tolerance over those rough waters
Confidence & Vision – Congregational acceptance and support coming through Longevity, Compassion, Trust, & Humility
Good Podcast!
On the idea of Unconditional Love…You couldn’t keep the Word of God because the donations came from a group linked to PPHood. Question, why were you differential between your own people vs. those over seas? Are their souls of less value than those in America?
Rev. Johnese