Multiplying Your Ministry
Session Agenda
1. Reconnect with your coaching group (if applicable).
2. Share a devotion and prayer.
3. From Hero to Hero Maker
Jesus modeled hero making leadership, empowering others to do great things. He was a Hero Maker! David Dummitt says it this way:
“The message of Jesus flipped the world on its head. Many of his teachings are counterintuitive and require paradigm shifts: The last will be first. The greatest person is the least. The leader is the servant. Life comes through death. And the real hero is the person raising and releasing other leaders, the hero maker.”
Recall the 5 Essentials of Hero Making:
“The secret to the success of your leadership is you choosing NOT to be the hero of the story.” – Dave Ferguson
I. Jesus was a Hero Maker.
II. 5 Essentials of Hero Making
III. Learn to ask the right questions.
IV. The four most powerful letters in the English language: I C N U
4. Hero Maker Discussion
Discuss the key issues in choosing NOT to be the hero of your church’s story:
6. Next Steps
You did it! You completed a long process to recharge your leadership and revitalize your church!
Our prayer is that your investment of time, energy and resources has made a difference in your ministry. Stay connected with your coaching group or build a new network of trusted friends, coaches, mentors and ministry leaders in your area. Walking through the challenges—good, bad and ugly—with trusted friends makes all the difference.
Stand firm and lead strong as you continue to be a Hero Maker in your church and community. We are praying for you!
Discuss next steps with your coaching group (if applicable).
7. Church Leadership Team Check In
Continue to use your Church Leadership Team to evaluate, review and adjust your strategic plan. Our best advice is to build on your plan year after year, creating new strategies and action plans to bring life to your mission, vision and core values. Continue to celebrate wins, progress and success with your team and church family.
“The 5 Essential Practices of Leaders Who Multiply Leaders” by Carey Nieuwhof
“The Future of Church Growth and the Rapid Multiplication of Church Leaders and Churches” Podcast by Hero Maker Author Dave Ferguson
“Breaking the Solo Pastor Barrier” by The Malphurs Group
“5 Practices of Hero Making” Videos by Dave Ferguson
Additional Hero Maker Resources by Exponential
Growth Engines by MinistryActionPlans.com
Growth Cycles by MinistryActionPlans.com
How to Break Growth Barriers by Carl F. George and Warren Bird
We provide open access tools to help ministry teams lead, grow and serve.