In the course of these meetings, we uncovered over 280 competencies that effective leaders shared. While studying and filtering through this data, we uncovered a pattern. There were six broad categories that stood out as common themes!
1. Discipleship: Theological and spiritual development
2. Vision: Preferred future
3. Strategy: Plan or method for the preferred future
4. Collaboration: Ability to work with others
5. People Development: Contributing to the growth of others
6. Stewardship: Overseeing resources within one’s care
These are the six core competencies for any and every leader within the church. Now based on the specific ministry area that a leader is serving in, there are also ministry specific competencies, like rhythm for a musician, or the ability to ask questions for small group leaders. However, regardless of the ministry area that you’re serving in, these six shared core competencies will guide you in your growth and development as a leader.
Next Steps:
1. Pick up a copy of Designed to Lead: The Church and Leadership Development by Eric Geiger and Kevin Peck.
2. Click here to learn more about this book, download an excerpt, discussion guide, personal assessment and more.
3. Click here to learn about this year’s and next year’s Pipeline Conference that I’ll be speaking at.
4. Click here to download a PDF version of the leadership pipeline we developed, as well as to watch FREE training that we developed for each level of the pipeline.
