LEADERSHIP Regina Sambu
Assignment #1
A Summary of Contrarian Church Leadership Book
Lee Powell in this book gives strategies on church leadership. He has identified a few areas
that leaders need to follow for church growth. By all means, leaders are to make disciples
by preaching and baptizing people. This in other words is making God's word (church) known
through media, seminars, invitations, mailing, promotions, and even adverts and
magazines. By using these, a large number are likely to get information, thus growth. Also
have in mind to provide space for the growing population by planting other churches. As a
leader, we are urged to emphasize numbers. This eases the burden of costs in the setup and
promoter development. Even God himself wanted numbers and had a whole book of
Numbers written. A leader should also observe budgets and use finances well so as to
maintain and keep his flock motivated.
In critical conditions, ask the experts but make sure you filter and get good matter. Better
than faking it all and damaging a church. Also be innovative by providing services that you
think will attract more members, for example good preaching, Sunday school, music, and
even assisting the poor—like going the extra mile to build a shelter for a family.
Also borrow best practices from other churches or businesses that will help.
The book also advises us to make upcoming leaders volunteers before hire. This will enable
the leader to understand, study, and conclude whether they are fit or not, bearing in mind
the mission and vision of the church. Also do not underestimate talented figures for posts
before scrutinizing. Also do not persevere with non-productive leaders but help them
through correction. Severally, but if they do not change, talk to them with dignity and give a
generous send-off.
A leader should have policies in place for those behind them to follow and always monitor
their success and failure. The leader should educate on tasks by choosing the right people
for different tasks and also evaluate their work and give them feedback. To move more
smoothly, look for ways to cut costs by using volunteers as many as you can so that every
sector will more easily function and effectively. Lastly, as a leader, learn to be obedient
even when there is suffering (Heb 5:8) because God’s lessons are at times learned through
suffering. Therefore, as a leader, endurance is key.
Tim 2:9-10