The fourth lesson in the list is Delegating tasks instead of responsibility. Tony Morgan writes: "When pushed into a corner, I naturally revert back to my perfectionist tendencies. I know in my mind the way it should be done. And, if I let myself, I'll fall into the trap of thinking I'm the only one who can get it done. First of all, I'm not that good. Usually someone else can do it better. Secondly, the failure to empower others with real responsibilities is a guaranteed recipe for limiting the potential of your ministry. This is the number one reason that most churches don't grow beyond a couple hundred people. In those situations, the pastor will, at best, delegate tasks. Real leadership development doesn't happen, though, until an effort is made to build a team and give away ministry responsibility."
In the past few weeks I've seen this lived out at COMPANY122. I'm certainly not that good. But thanks to Casey and Oli joining in the office fun and ministry run we have certainly succeeded way beyond my abilitiues and despite my tendency to delegate tasks instead of responsibilities. As I've let go of the reigns more their talents have been unleashed to take us to the next level, and the next.
But even our combined efforts fall way short of what is needed and we acknowledge that it is God who ultimately has His hand on COMPANY122 right now and is blessing us silly. Lesson learned and praise Him!
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