Perhaps a different approach is required. What topics do you think should be covered by a lay leader training course? Here are a few topics that I think should be included:
- how to handle conflict (Matt. 18:15-17)
- recruiting volunteers (Jesus went to people directly)
- the importance of prayer (If Jesus needed to pray so do we)
- applying biblical principles (Be doers of the scriptures)
- how to handle money (It's God's money, not yours)
- how to share your faith (Leaders need to know how)
- how to stop gossip in its tracks (closely related to Matt. 18:15)
- communicating expectations & dealing with unmet expectations
So what else should be included in lay leader training? I would really like to hear from you.
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The proper role of accountability.
It seems like we either have too much, which escalates into either gossip and/or conflict, or we have too little, which is decidedly anti-disciple making.
That sweet spot is sometime hard to find and I, er, we, resort to just giving up because it is too hard.
Mike Woodward
With the churches I've heard where misappropriation of funds occured, I think some training on good internal controls related to handing financial transactions would be a good thing to include. If this is something you're putting together, I'd be happy to send you some information to look at to give some ideas.
Mike,
Excellent point about accountability. How would you recommend it be taught?
Joe,
Yes, I am planning on putting something together for our lay leaders. If you have something already I would love to see it.
Les
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