We don’t have to make excuses or water down the truth about redemption – eternal life through the forgiveness of sin. People know (or at least sense) that life without purpose leaves a void, and the human soul longs for meaning and community.
People can handle the truth. They may not fully understand it and therefore not accept it right away, but they can handle it. They may not be ready right now, but they deserve to hear the un-watered down version.
When communicated with love and genuine faith, boldness brings confidence and strength, not condemnation and judgement.
Do you boldly and clearly communicate the gospel?
3. Faithfully Help Make the Unseen Seen and Lead With Hope
It has always been the responsibility of a leader to give hope, hope of a better future. It’s the ability to see what others do not see and help them get there.
This process begins with hearing from God. What is the vision? How do you describe that hope? It’s two-fold. Here on earth and for eternity, because eternity begins in the present.
Communicating hope involves clarity from God, casting vision, inspiring and showing the way. For some, we must help them believe it’s actually possible. They are stuck where they are in life, and God wants to set them free from whatever holds them captive.
For us as leaders, we too must believe, even when we doubt. Hope comes from trusting God even in the tough times.
Do you faithfully make the unseen seen and lead with hope?
4. Generously Make a Tangible Difference in the Community
We love the church inside the walls, but we live for church outside the walls.
What we experience in the body of Christ in worship is powerful, encouraging and transformational. But that’s only the beginning, the ultimate and intended purpose is to carry that into the community.
It would be selfish for us as Christians to keep that blessing for ourselves. A spirit of generosity requires us to share that blessing with others.
- How do you do that?
- How does your church do that?
- How do you serve others, including others that may never likely attend your church?
