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Developing Spiritual Leaders
Equipped for Every Good Work
Training Slides
Dan R. Dick & Barbara Miller
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Profile of Congregational Leadership
Spiritual Gifts
Leadership/
Interaction Styles
Spiritualit
y Web
Task Types
Shared Shared ValuesValues
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New Testament Church Models
The Pauline Model Stationary Set times Congregational Mechanistic Shepherd/Flock Ecclesial Corporate structure Gifts-based
The Jesus Model Mobile Just-in-time Small group Organic Teacher/Disciple Apostolic Team structure Spirit led
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The Structure Based Church
OrganizationalStructureDetermined
Plan forMinistryin Place
People in Appropriate Leadership Slots
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The Gifts Based Church
Focus on Human & MaterialResources
ArticulateSharedVision forMinistry
Design AppropriateSystems for EffectiveMinistry
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Our Primary Task
Reach Out &Receive
Relate Peopleto God
Nurture & Strengthenin the Christian Faith
Send Forth to LiveTransformed/Transforming Lives
Making Disciples
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Leadership Confusion Functional Role
Task defined Learned Hired, elected,
appointed Pre-determined Success
promotion Competitive Individualized
Gifted vocation Passion defined Natural/intuited Petitioned, discerned,
affirmed by consensus
Determinant Success Confidence Collaborative Interdependent
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The Gifts of the Spirit
According to Pauline teaching
Romans 12:6-8 I Corinthians 12:4-
11 I Corinthians 12:27-
31 Ephesians 4:11-12
According to the Ante-Nicene Church(pre-325 A.D.) Eusebius Clement of Alexandria Irenaeus Cyprian Hippolytus Methodius
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Spiritual Gifts Scoring Guide7 — Always6 — Almost Always5 — Often4 — Sometimes3 — Rarely2 — Almost Never1 — Never
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Spiritual Gifts Key1. Wisdom2. Knowledge3. Administratio
n4. Apostleship5. Shepherding6. Faith7. Miracles8. Prophecy9. Leadership10. Giving
11. Compassion12. Healing13. Discernment14. Teaching15. Helping16. Evangelism17. Servanthood18. Exhortation19. Tongues20. Interpretation
of Tongues
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The Gifts of the Spirit Administration -- the gift of
organizing human and material resources for the work of Christ.
Apostleship -- the gift of spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ to other cultures and foreign peoples.
Compassion -- an exceptional empathy that moves one to action on behalf of others.
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The Gifts of the Spirit Discernment -- the ability to
separate truth from erroneous teaching and rely on spiritual intuition to receive God’s guidance.
Evangelism -- the gift of sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ with others.
Exhortation -- the gift of exceptional encouragement and hopefulness.
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The Gifts of the Spirit Faith -- the gift that empowers an
individual or group to hold fast to their convictions regardless of external circumstances.
Giving -- the gift of supplying physical and material needs for ministry.
Healing -- the gift of channeling God’s healing power to those who are afflicted in body, mind, or spirit.
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The Gifts of the Spirit Helping -- the gift of supporting the
demanding work and workers of Jesus Christ.
Knowledge -- the gift of knowing the truth of God through the study of Scripture, intuition, and experience.
Leadership -- the orchestration of the gifts and resources for ministry.
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The Gifts of the Spirit Miracles -- the gift that recognizes
and facilitates the miraculous power of God in the world.
Prophecy -- the gift of speaking God’s word clearly and faithfully.
Servanthood -- the gift of providing for the spiritual and material needs of others without condition.
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The Gifts of the Spirit Shepherding -- the gift of guiding and
empowering others to faithful service. Teaching -- the ability to share
spiritual and scriptural truths with others in a transforming way.
Wisdom -- the gift of translating life experience into spiritual truth and enabling others to apply such wisdom.
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The Gifts of the Spirit Tongues -- the ability to communicate
the gospel to other people in a foreign language not studied.
Interpretation of Tongues -- the ability to understand and translate the gospel when it is communicated in a foreign language not studied.
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Nurturing GiftsWisdomShepherdingExhortationHelpingDiscernmentFaithCompassion
Nurturing congregations tend to be very committed to building fellowship, visitation, small groups, Sunday School, and member care. The focus is primarily turned inward.
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Outreaching GiftsApostleshipEvangelismWorking MiraclesCompassionHealingServanthoodProphecy
Outreaching congregations tend to be very missional in nature, serving the community in a variety of ways, and reaching out to people in the area. The focus is on the world.
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Witnessing GiftsKnowledgeFaithProphecyTeachingEvangelismExhortationHealing
Witnessing congregations tend to emphasize worship, Christian Education, and church growth. Faith sharing is central to the life of the fellowship. Focus is local.
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Organizing GiftsKnowledgeAdministrationGivingLeadershipHelpingTeachingWisdom
Organizing congregations tend to be highly structured, very organized, and program rich. Committees and work teams involve large numbers. Focus in on the institution.
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Beyond Gifts Discovery Developing Spiritual Gifts
Affinity/Fellowship GroupsScriptural studyTraining/Learning OpportunitiesAct/Reflect OpportunitiesCongregational Sharing
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Beyond Gifts Discovery Deploying Spiritual Gifts
Council/Board commitment“3 Every 6” process
3 new gifts explored every six months“Inside/Outside” approach
each group develops a plan to use their gifts both within the fellowship and beyond the congregation
Church-wide festival/celebration/visioning
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Leadership/Interaction Styles
TellTell
PeoplePeople
AskAsk
TaskTask
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Characteristics -- the Director Task-oriented Decisive Energetic Focused on results Time conscious Risk taking Considerable self-
confidence Acts quickly Highly organized Hates to waste time
Expects concurrence Values reason Gets down to business
quickly Agenda/calendar
bound Wants fast answers/
responses Uses clear, concise
language Logical, linear thinker Highly opinionated
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Characteristics -- the Dreamer Outgoing Creative Loves a good time Focused on big
picture People-oriented Lots of eye contact Talkative Expressive/Dramatic Competitive Very sociable Persuasive
Lots of gestures while speaking
Opinionated Doesn’t always keep
promises Uses visual images Annoyed by logic Doesn’t know what a
clock/calendar is for Spontaneous Enthusiastic
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Characteristics -- the Pleaser People oriented Diplomatic Very flexible Loves to help Agenda secondary to
relationships Sensitive Dislikes
conflict/confrontation Hard Working Reliable
Wants everyone to be happy
Peacemaker/keeper Honest Good listener Problem solver Wants to be liked Slow-paced Likes to chit-chat Loyal Not constrained by
clock/calendar
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Characteristics -- the Thinker Laid back Deliberate Logical Values facts, figures,
data Quiet Likes to examine
multiple options/angles Enjoys
argument/debate Cautious Needs time for
decisions/judgments
Exacting Focused on end
results Hides feelings Highly organized Withholds opinions Task oriented Slow to decide Sticks to schedules/
outlines/plans Good at planning
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Leadership/Interaction Styles
TellTell
PeoplePeople
AskAsk
TaskTask7% church, 18% US
11% church, 26% US
43% church, 32% US
39% church, 24% US
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Harmonizing with Directors
Be on time Have facts at hand Stay focused on task Avoid chit-chat Use clear, concise
statements Only make promises
you will keep Use logic Provide limited options,
with pros/cons for each
Put things in writing Be clear about
objectives Talk facts, not feelings Maintain eye contact Depart quickly and
graciously Don’t ask too many
questions Don’t “kiss up” Don’t ignore their
opinions
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Harmonizing with Dreamers
Speak with passion Don’t be too task
oriented Maintain high energy Be prepared to “waste”
time, have some fun Talk in terms of “what
if…?” Look at “big picture” Be flexible Be patient Tap into competitive
spirit
Talk visions, hopes, dreams
Use feeling language Examine possibilities Brainstorm Don’t get baited into
arguments Don’t expect
minutes/agendas Move gently back on
track
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Harmonizing with Pleasers
Stay calm, relaxed Focus on people Speak personally,
informally Respect speakers Make sure everyone is
heard Encourage
expressions of doubt or concern
Minimize time pressure
Invite consensus Offer
praise/reassurance Initiate contact; don’t
wait to hear from them
Follow-up Be genuine and
honest Ask what needs to be
done Make sure everyone
is clear on goals and assignments
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Harmonizing with Thinkers
Talk in facts and data Be on time Set slow to moderate
pace Allow time for questions Use a systematic
approach (agenda) Use logic and reason Ask for thoughts and
opinions Consider options and
alternatives
Adopt a more formal manner
Keep your voice quiet, even
Don’t lean forward Use few gestures Don’t push for quick
response Offer periods of silence Work with clear
goals/objectives Follow up in writing
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LIS Stress Paths
TellTell
PeoplePeople
AskAsk
TaskTask
Director
Dreamer
Thinker
Pleaser
1 3
2
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LIS Stress Paths
TellTell
PeoplePeople
AskAsk
TaskTask
Director
Dreamer
Thinker
Pleaser
1
2
3
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LIS Stress Paths
TellTell
PeoplePeople
AskAsk
TaskTask
Director
Dreamer
Thinker
Pleaser
3
2
1
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LIS Stress Paths
TellTell
PeoplePeople
AskAsk
TaskTask
Director
Dreamer
Thinker
Pleaser
13
2
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LIS Conflict Paths
Director
Dreamer
Thinker
Pleaser
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Spirituality Web & Means of Grace
HeadHead
HeartHeart
PilgriPilgrimmMystiMysti
cc
Servant
Crusader
Means of GraceMeans of Grace• Prayer• Study of Scripture• Lord’s Supper• Fasting/
Abstinence• Christian
Conference• Acts of Mercy
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Spirituality Web: PrayerHead•Formal•Wordy•Understanding
Heart•Informal•Asking•Relationship
Pilgrim•Seeking•Questioning•Meaning
Mystic•Silence•Listening•Union
Servant•Action•Example•Guidance
Crusader•Strength•Focus•Victory
PRAYER
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Spirituality Web: Study
Head•Information•Scholarly•Knowledge
Heart•Inspiration•Anecdotal•Guidance
Pilgrim•Instruction•Experiential•Understanding
Mystic•Reflection•Devotional•Revelation
Servant•Direction•Modeling•Encouragement
Crusader•Vision•Focus•Reinforcement
STUDY
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Spirituality Web: Lord’s Supper
Head•Ritual•Liturgical•Discipline
Heart•Celebration•Emotional•Connection
Pilgrim•Exploration•Discovery•Expansion
Mystic•Devotion•Personal•Union with Christ
Servant•Ritual•Connection•Empowerment
Crusader•Identity•Consecration•Strength
LORD’S SUPPER
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Spirituality Web: Fasting
Head•Ritual•Task•Accomplishment
Heart•Devotion•Focus•Holiness
Pilgrim•Clarity•Emptying•New Direction
Mystic•Clarity•Openness•Centering
Servant•Compassion•Inspiring•Solidarity
Crusader•Political•Confirmation•Renewed Strength
FASTING
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Spirituality Web: Conference
Head•Share knowledge•Formal•Understanding
Heart•Fellowship•Informal•Relationship
Pilgrim•Exploration•Interpersonal•Expanding
Mystic•Devotional•One-on-one•Union
Servant•Support•Topical•Strength
Crusader•Recruit•Focused •Support the cause
CONFERENCE
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Spirituality Web: Acts of Mercy
Head•Requirement•Organized•Accomplish task
Heart•Compassion•Relational•Pleasing God
Pilgrim•Caring•Doing good•Relevancy
Mystic•Divine spark•Small scale•Balance
Servant•Obedience•Energizing•Satisfaction
Crusader•Support vision•Builds momentum•Inspires others
ACTS OF MERCY
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Head SpiritualityCorporate focus on theology liturgical worship emphasizes education set patterns in worship need for right answers preaching important
Individual study of scripture
central worship & education
define church God can be known faith is rational the Christian life has
practical benefits
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Heart Spirituality
Corporate fellowship important worship festive,
emotional singing important corporate spoken
prayer emphasis on
evangelism, conversion
Individual relationship with Jesus faith sharing essential strong commitment to
prayer for others prefer knowing God
through experience rather than study
praise orientation
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Pilgrim Spirituality
Corporate openness to
questions highly interactive small group based worship is highly
experiential focus on relevancy
to daily living belief and action
closely linked
Individual seeking meaning looking for purpose open to a wide variety
of faith traditions accepts what makes
sense faith formation is a
process -- a journey
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Mystic Spirituality
Corporate contemplative focus on discipline silence more
important than sound (preaching/singing)
liturgical focus on inward
spiritual formation writing important
Individual focus on the mystery
of God prayer and meditation
central retreat/renewal
important God is listened for personal spiritual
development is goal
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Servant Spirituality
Corporate Faith is action service is critical we serve the God in
others works define
community church is in the
world clarity of purpose
Individual doers, not hearers anti-institutional God is unknowable Christianity means to
be like Jesus Golden Rule/Great
Commandment define faith
prayer secondary
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Crusader Spirituality
Corporate focus is on task all resources are
geared toward task everyone is in
agreement on task faith = commitment
to task distractions are not
tolerated
Individual single-minded
devotion to call all time, energy, and
resources committed to success
spiritual discipline provides focus
Christian community in like-minded crusaders
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A. Project -- like to see programs, ministries, or events through from start to finish – planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating all aspects of a project.
B. Work -- like to do hands-on tasks, without having to bother with the preplanning and organizing -- want to be active on the front line.
C. Process -- enjoy doing the brain-work around the table with pen, paper, and planning -- hand tasks off to those who prefer work tasks.
D. Fellowship -- come together for community and common purpose. Work is secondary to the sense of connection and shared experience.
Task Type Descriptions
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Stages of the Journey of
Faith
Conception
Birth/Infancy
Early Childhood
Maturity
Seeking
Saying Yes
Learning
Exploring
Serving
Inward FocusOutward Focus
Interdependence
Independence
Dependency
Adolescence