Study Guide Nov. 30th - Dec. 5th

STUDY GUIDE

Monday November 30: Leaders Broker Human Resources; Read 1 Chronicles 18: 14-17. Effective leaders know their primary job isn't to amass personal accomplishments, but to accomplish as much as possible through the gifts of others. effective leaders inspire their associates to greater heights in several ways. They know the keys to their hearts. They know the gifts in their possession. They know the opportunities in their path.
Tuesday December 1: Go To The Very End; Read 2 Timothy 4: 6-7. Even people who feel that they lack talent can contribute if they possess a tenacious spirit. Being tenacious means: (1) Giving all that you have, not more than you have. (2) Working with determination, not waiting on destiny. (3) Quitting when the job is done, not when you are tired.
Wednesday December 2: Go The Distance; Read Genesis 12:1-3. God often asks us to do things that seem almost impossible. When we respond to God's desires we often find that what seems like an impossible task becomes very doable. God is testing our faith in Him, not our ability to accomplish His request.
Thursday December 3: Touch A Heart First; Read John 10:14, 27. One of the most common mistakes people make is trying to lead others before developing relationships with them. As you prepare to develop other people, take time to get to know each other. Ask them to share their stories with you and their journeys so far. Find out what makes them tick and their strengths and weaknesses.
Friday December 4: Life Cycle; Read Judges 2:10-11. The Book of Judges provides a vivid biography of leaders, followers, and human nature and describes a cycle repeated even today. The cycle goes as follows: rebellion, repression, repentance, restoration. Many of us go through this type cycle in our relationship with God. What part of this cycle are you in?
Saturday December 5: Decision To Delegate; Read Titus 1:5. One of the most common mistakes a coach can make is to misjudge the level of a player. All team players fit into one of four categories with regard to the type of leadership that they need. Players who need direction, players who need coaching, players who need support, and players to whom you delegate. Effective leaders possess the ability to determine what motivates each person.
(Leadership, Baker, Thomas Nelson, 2003.)