Indiana Ministries Update
November 11, 2009 - Vol 1, Issue 22
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Developing Leaders by Doug Talley
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 One of the most important roles of a pastor (lead or
associate) is developing leaders in the local church, i.e. developing existing
and new leaders. Yet, as I work with
churches, I find that developing leaders is often an afterthought at
best. Most pastors seem to be so busy
doing ministry that leadership development is neglected. I think part of the reason that developing
leaders is often neglected is because it's not one of those squeaky wheels that urgently calls out for
attention.
Another reason I think pastors often do not engage in
intentional and systematic leadership development is because many pastors tend
to be more comfortable in the role of chaplain rather than leader. When a church is on the upside of the life
cycle, the pastor functions primarily as missionary and leader. When a church is on the downside of the life
cycle, the pastor primarily functions as chaplain. Most churches are either plateaued or declining.
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2008 SHAPE participants will gather November 12 with Al Ells. Those not in the SHAPE program are still welcome to attend these sessions: 
