Leading Growth from a Distance - Part II

Article by Guest Blogger - J.T. Robinson

Yesterday we focused on leading growth with your team. So many of us must lead people we are not around consistently.

In yesterday’s post we talked about things you should do with you are WITH your team. Be sure and read through this helpful list if you haven’t already.

Here are some things you should do when you are AWAY from your team:

1. Pray for them constantly…
   1. That they grow in love for each other
   2. That they finish strong
2. Find ways to strengthen and encourage them
3. Be concerned for them
4. Be encouraged by their success, not yours
5. Instruct them
6. Encourage them to continue to grow even more

7. Urge them to…

   1. Never rest
   2. Never tire of doing what is right
   3. Win the respect of others by their actions
8. Give them hope and inspire them by keeping their desired end in mind

9. Encourage them…

   1. To be ready for their day of opportunity
   2. To be disciplined
   3. To stay focused
   4. To encourage each other to finish strong
10. Tell their stories of success to everyone
11. Prepare them for the future
12. Express your confidence in them

13. Remind them of…

    1. Their past accomplishments
    2. Their calling
    3. Their finish line
14. Reassure them that they have been equipped for their mission and that God will help them accomplish it
15. Encourage them to persevere to the very end

These things foster growth.

The Result:
As a result of Paul’s approach, the Thessalonians welcomed his message with joy and revolutionized their beliefs, actions, values, outlook and legacy. They grew in love for each other and became the benchmark for others to follow.

Paul’s legacy was that the Thessalonians had pleasant memories of Paul.

How often is your message welcomed with joy? How many pleasant memories of you does your team have?

Posted on December 17, 2008 in Leader Development