Practice #3 - May 11

May 11, 2008


V.I.P.
(Vision. Information. Prayer.)

P.R.A.C.T.I.C.E. Definition: A custom or habit of doing something.


Affirming, honoring, and valuing others through authentic leadership.


1 Thessalonians 5:11
Therefore encourage one another, and build up one another, just as you also are doing

I bet it was amazing to be one of the twelve disciples. Talk about authentic leadership! Jesus was the BEST at affirming, honoring and valuing His team. He praised them and He coached them. He even had to reprimand them on occasion. The disciples respected Him and loved Him because of the leader he was.
My mom also makes me think of authentic leadership. I don't think there has ever been anyone as affirming, honoring, and valuing to me as my mom. Mom's are like that. Mom's are great leaders.
In Kid Crossing, the Director Team and I value our volunteers more than we can ever express. There is no way we could begin to change and impact kids' and families' lives without you guys. It is our goal to affirm and value you. We will do our best to provide you with authentic leadership; to let you know when you're doing something well, and to coach you in ways you can do your job even better.
You are also leaders. Many of you directly lead groups of kids. Just like the Bible verse today says, you need to encourage and build up the kids you influence. Let them know you value them. Affirm them on Sundays, but also throughout the week. Maybe it's a phone call, an email, or a note in the mail. Kids love to get stuff like that.
Make it your goal this week to affirm, value, and honor each person you come in contact with this week. Whether it's your child, or the cashier at Meijer, show them authentic leadership. You will be leading, even if it's only to get the cashier to smile !

Question for this week:
How will you affirm, value and honor the kids you interact with, or the people who look to you as a leader?


Quote:
“Definition of an arch: Two weaknesses leaning against each other to make a strength” - Leonardo Divinci