January 2013

There are so many things involved in leadership. I hope that these "RE"sourceful tips help you hone some of those leader skills.

but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.  1 Timothy 4:12 (KJV)

Women's Leader Tips

1.  Resist

As a leader we need to set an example and resist temptation. Keeping our own life in tune with God is the best way.

2.  Respect

Make sure you and anyone that speaks before your ladies are in line with what God’s Word says. Respect God’s Word.

3.  Refuse

There may be times when you need to take a stand. As Christian leaders, part of our responsibility is to refuse to compromise on God’s Word and godly principles.

4.  Rely

The Lord is your ultimate strength. Rely on Him.

5.  Repair

You may encounter damage within your ladies ministry. There may be some past issues that you as a leader may have to deal with.

6.  Reorganize

There may be times when you have to move things around to get it a little more streamlined or flowing correctly.

7.  Renovate

Sometimes you have to go beyond reorganizing and just do some renovation. That may require some demolition of programs or past ways of doing things.

8.  Regroup

Some things or ways of doing things may fail. When that happens, it is time to regroup. Fuel yourself up with prayer and God’s Word and begin again.

9.  Recognize

The ladies within your group have gifts and talents. Allow them to use them within your ladies group.

10.  Release

There will be times when you just need to release control of something over to someone else. Don’t try to do everything on your own.

11.  Require

A good leader requires commitment from themselves and from the leaders that work under them.

12.  Report

Even if you don’t officially have to report to your pastor or church leadership what is transpiring in your ladies ministry, do it anyway. Give an update to your church.

13.  Rejoice

Be thankful for what blessings the Lord is accomplishing through the ladies ministry of your church. Rejoice in how your ladies are growing in Christ. Look for the positive things in your group, not just the negative.

14.  Receive

There may be times when you have to receive some criticism. Receive it with a gentle spirit. You can always not agree with it and weigh the pros and cons of it, but never receive it with anger or harsh words.

15.  Remember

A good leader realizes that they are not in control but that God is the One with that job.

Copyright ©2013 Julia Bettencourt

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