“If you want to change the world, focus on leaders!

If you want to change leaders, focus on them when they’re young.”

Dr. Alan E. Nelson

Leaders of Today and Tomorrow

Do for one what you wish you could do for all. Do not allow the Fair Factor to hinder you. Not all children are created equal. Delegate authority. Empty your cup, not required to fill their cup. Embrace the season you are in. Children are ready for leadership development,

Are you ready to develop them?

Leaders of Today and Tomorrow

Some kids just have it. They have and endless amount of energy that will

be used for something. Give them a 15-25 year head start. They cognitively are able to learn more than adults. They have influence to reach the Young Harvest! They are waiting for someone to see their potential

and pour into them. The 10/30 Window: less to unlearn and fewer

distractions.

Biblical Examples

Joseph: stood strong for what he believed Samuel: served in the temple and listened to

God’s voice David: Anointed King Josiah: King of Judah at age 8: humble

heart

Beginning KC2L

Obtain permission of parents Sign commitment form for 12 months Set a F2F meeting 1-2 times per month Maintain email and phone contact throughout

the month. Do not waste your time on people who are not

receptive. Move on. Can do individually or in small groups.

Our Challenge

Even when I am old and gray, do not forsake me, my God, till I declare your power to the next generation, your mighty acts to all who are to come.

Psalms 71:18

Months 1 & 2: Getting to Know You

What are your dreams and aspirations? What are the barriers in your way? What would you do if… Worries and concerns Heroes and people they look up to. Leader they would like to become Create a collage together

Month 3: Commitment Commitment means different things to different people:

• To the boxer, it is getting off the mat one more time than you have been knocked down.

• To the marathoner, it is running another 10 miles when your strength is gone

• To the soldier, it is going over the hill, not knowing what is waiting on the other side.

• To the missionary, it is saying goodbye to your own comfort to make life better for others.

• To the leader, it is all that and more because everyone you lead is depending on you.

John Maxwell

Teaching Commitment

Give responsibility: Feed the Dog Usher: arrive at church by 8:30am on

Sunday Praise Team: must attend Practice every

Tuesday night at 7pm Delegate Authority: allow them to use their

own creativity and take the lead Hold them accountable, if they do not follow

through on their commitment, they must sit out.

Barriers of Commitment

Month 4: Recruiting a Team

Spiritual Gifts Inventory

Month 5: Casting Vision

Vision is a picture held in your mind’s eye of the way things could or should be in the days ahead.

Vision is seeing the invisible and making it visible

A leader Charts the Course

John Maxwell

Project: Build a Shelter in Botswana

Chart the Course

Organizing a Carnival

Month 6: Communication

Body Language Clear and concise Active Listening Role play Exercise

Month 7: Conflict Resolution

Conflict is when 2 or more people cannot agree on something

Benefits of resolving conflict quickly Ways to resolve conflict fairly Let’s practice

Month 8: Integrity and Honesty

Integrity is doing the right thing when no one is looking.

Role models of Integrity Share times when they have shown

integrity. Joshua 7: Achan Larry Boy and the Bad Apple

Month 9: Problem Solving

Plane crash exercise Need to get to camp by Saturday Ask the child to share their ideas Practice makes perfect.

Month 10: Confidence

All about Me: Poster 5 Weaknesses: turn them into

strengths. Decision making skills Presenting confidently

Month 11: My Purpose

Jeremiah 29:11: God’s got BIG plans for ME Jeremiah 1:5: ordained before birth Puzzle Pieces Place in this world only you can fit What do you need to fulfill your purpose? Using leadership skills to fulfill your purpose.

Month 12: Review and Release

The only real training for leadership is leadership

Give them roots and wings Kneel humbly and allow this generation

to get on our shoulders Decide the next step for mentoring: will

not be as formal.

Resources

Kid Lead: Dr. Alan E. Nelson Andy Stanley: “It takes one to Know One” Craig Groeschel: Catalyst John Maxwell: 21 Irrefutable Laws of

Leadership Family Matters National Crime Prevention Council