10 Strategies for Christian Influence/Leadership How to increase flavor and shine brighter, #5, Body Language

Philippians 3:16-17 Only let us hold true to what we have attained. 17 Brothers, join in imitating me, and keep your eyes on those who walk according to the example you have in us.

2 Timothy 1:13 Follow the pattern of the sound words that you have heard from me, in the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.

Hebrews 8:5 They serve a copy and shadow of the heavenly things. For when Moses was about to erect the tent, he was instructed by God, saying, “See that you make everything according to the pattern that was shown you on the mountain.”

We Have A Pattern for “congregational” Fellowship Romans 12:4-5 For as in one body we have many members, and the members do not all have the same function, 5 so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another.

We Have A Pattern for “congregational” Fellowship 1 Corinthians 10:16-17 The cup of blessing that we bless, is it not a participation in the blood of Christ? The bread that we break, is it not a participation in the body of Christ? 17 Because there is one bread, we who are many are one body, for we all partake of the one bread. NOT denominational or individual, but a family, a body!

Leadership in a Body Encourages… Sharing a common identity, founded in God’s word

Identity is found in... Morality Mission Organization Discipline And life God’s word is our rule and we shall not abandon it. To the extent that we abandon our identity, we abandon the “team.”

Leadership in a Body Encourages… Sharing a common identity, founded in God’s word Sharing in communication

Why Encourage Good Communication?? 1.Transparent/confessing… James 5:16 Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working. …Builds Trust

Why Encourage Good Communication?? 1.Transparent/confessing… James 5:16 2.Edifying/encouraging… 1Thess. 5:11 Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing. …Builds Relationship

Why Encourage Good Communication?? 1.Transparent/confessing… James 5:16 2.Edifying/encouraging… 1Thess. 5:11 3.Informing/directing… Acts 14:4, 12, 22 …they were welcomed by the church…And all the assembly fell silent…Then it seemed good to … the whole church… …Builds Involvement

Review vision every 28 days… Rick Warren, PURPOSE DRIVEN CHURCH “I have never seen a cohesive team when vital information is hoarded or restricted to a few key decision makers.” -Dennis Perkins LEADING AT THE EDGE GOOD COMMUNICATION IS VITAL!

Leadership in a Body Encourages… Sharing a common identity, founded in God’s word Sharing in communication Sharing EVERYONE’S talents

Romans 12:4-6 For as in one body we have many members, a nd the members do not all have the same function, 5 so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another. 6 Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith; The body has many parts and ALL have value.

Matthew 25 For it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted to them his property. 15 To one he gave five talents, to another two, to another one, to each according to his ability. Everyone is gifted for stewardship

1 Corinthians 12:14 For the body does not consist of one member but of many. Everyone’s efforts are needed

Christian Leadership Understands “Body Language” Sharing a common identity Sharing communication And valuing the talents of everyone Are YOU part of this body?