You are an example, a living library of knowledge and skills that others seek to acquire. Do you currently have a "Timothy" type person with whom you associate? Will you assume the responsibility of prayerfully identifying one or more persons to whom you can pass the torch of leadership? In doing so, you will leave a legacy of leadership that will affect subsequent generations.
Key Principles
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Have a concern for developing other leaders.
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Jesus provided a model for developing leaders that included Kingdom responsibilities:
- I do – You watch
- I do – You help
- You do – I help
- You do – I watch
- You do – Someone else watches
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Leadership development is a process – start with the end in mind:
- Character Formation – The Being
- Competencies Training – The Doing
- Cognitive Learning – The Knowing
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Leadership development takes place in the context of community.
- Teach leadership skills then allow for application of skills.
- Provide leadership opportunities that stretches them.
Leadership Helps
The following suggestions were offered by Challenger leaders with years of experience to assist current and future Challenger leaders.
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Enlist leaders on the basis of their relationship with God and their interest in young men.
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Insure that leaders have adequate opportunities for periodic training.
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Be sure that leaders have the materials and equipment to do their job.
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Provide opportunities for leaders and families to fellowship together.
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Be known for the mission action and mission studies that Challengers are involved with rather than accomplishments in sports and camping.
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Involve parents in as many activities as possible. This is also a good resource for future leaders.
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Let God put together the Challengers leadership. Each time someone shows an interest in the Challenger program, ask them to serve on the leadership team. Let the leadership team have a major roll in planning activities.