Expectations of Leadership : Expectations of Leadership Are you ready?
Expect : Expect To look forward to the probable occurrence or appearance of
To consider likely or certain
To consider reasonable or due
To consider obligatory; require
To presume; suppose
Churches are not allowed to have expectations of their members : Churches are not allowed to have expectations of their members
Our culture functions off of trying to meet the expectations of the consumer : Our culture functions off of trying to meet the expectations of the consumer
We expect that you will: : We expect that you will: Honor God in your personal life and cultivate your relationship with Him
Maintain punctuality and attendance at meetings and events
Support the ministry through faithful giving
Have an attitude of submission and respect
Reconcile with others in a faithful, appropriate manner
Volunteer mindset : Volunteer mindset I don’t matter until I get a title
What I’m doing isn’t necessary or important
This is not my priority, it is my hobby
People need to respect me because ‘I don’t have to be here’
I’m not here for people, I’m here for my role
I’m not getting paid for this so I do it on my terms
Christ centered mindset : Christ centered mindset Relationships are everything
I will be faithful to what I commit to
I will honor the Lord in every area of my life
Christ has given me spiritual gifts to build His body, not to build my name
I will strive to remain humble in my thoughts, words and actions
I can take rebuke as direction as opposed to insult
Broken bodies don’t function properly : Broken bodies don’t function properly
You are not a consumer of Christianity : You are not a consumer of Christianity Obedience half off Monday thru Saturday
This is not a SPAN centered model : This is not a SPAN centered model These expectations are applicable to many areas and are based on good stewardship. They are not based on Pastor’s tyranny and desire for a dictatorship. We need to have an attitude of honor, punctuality, giving, submission and reconciliation in all areas of our lives. May the Lord give us the hearts we need to do His service.