"The best indicator of future performance is past behavior."
1. Character
· Strong, consistent walk with God. Deep prayer life. · Sticks to commitments even under tough circumstances. Perseveres.
* Bounces back after setbacks. · Strong sense of call · Spiritual gifts package that includes leadership, faith, discernment, evangelism
2.Casts Vision
· Communicates vision in an inspiring and practical manner. · Can see into the future with faith · Creates and initiates projects from the ground up
3. Capacity for Excellence
· Self-starter and self-managedstrong need to achieve · Strong work ethic · Strives for excellence
4. Creates Ownership of Ministry
· Recruits, coaches and delegates effectively · Reproduction mindset--develops an ever widening circle of reproducing leaders and groups · Releases others into ministry--assesses gifts, equips wisely. · Receptive to others ideas--flexible, yet builds group cohesion and agenda harmony around the vision
5. Cooperation of Spouse and Family
· Heart agreement about roles and expectations in ministry · Healthy family life · Helped by a strong support system of family and friends
6. Constructive, Compassionate People Skills
· Appreciates and accepts a wide variety of people, able to respond with compassion when needs arise. · Approachable and active in developing relationships · Able to handle conflict constructively and deal with difficult people
7. Consistent Fruitfulness
· Consistently develops relationships with unchurched people · Continual evidence of people coming to Christ · Church planting and church growth mindset--sees evangelism as essential to reaching people for Christ.
8. Community Responsive, Culturally Relevant Ministry Mindset
· Studies local community--understands the needs and opportunities · Starts ministries that meet needs in the community · Seen in the community as a positive influence · Strategic intercession practiced intentionally
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