Leadership Tips

Dear LWML Leaders,

Confidence in Christian leadership is being grounded in the Word.

And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up (Galatians 6:9).

Leaders work hard making long-term energy investments for which they will not see an immediate return. It can be draining to be planting seeds with the hope that they will grow into something majestic. A church or organization does not become efficient or productive overnight, so a leader needs to be committed to each part of the journey.

Asking God for stamina and patience as we lead, appreciating the gifts and abilities of the women we are leading, and thanking God for His blessings will provide long-term benefits to everyone in the organization.

God's Blessings,

LWML 2019–2021 Leadership Development Committee
Marie McNary
Sherrie Smith
Lois Teinert, Chairman
Marie Chow, Vice President of Organizational Resources, Advisory

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Leadership Tips

Dear LWML Leaders,

Confidence in Christian leadership is being grounded in the Word.

For by the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think with sober judgment, each according to the measure of faith that God has assigned. For as in one body we have many members, and the members do not all have the same function, so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another. Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith; if service, in our serving; the one who teaches, in his teaching; the one who exhorts, in his exhortation; the one who contributes, in generosity; the one who leads, with zeal; the one who does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness (Romans 12:3–8).

A leader is part of an organizational structure. The leadership role is not a more important or more integral role than anyone else plays. It is so important to recognize that a leader isn’t above anyone else, but works beside the rest of the group to meet everyone’s goals.

The system operates efficiently when everyone is using their God-given gifts to fulfill their role. Your job as a leader is to equip and empower women to bring more and more of their gifts to bear on their position — and, by doing so, you are leading more diligently.

God's Blessings,

LWML 2019–2021 Leadership Development Committee
Marie McNary
Sherrie Smith
Lois Teinert, Chairman
Marie Chow, Vice President of Organizational Resources, Advisory

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Dear LWML Leaders,

Confidence in Christian leadership is being grounded in the Word.

Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves (Philippians 2:3).

The key to biblical leadership lies in keeping our eyes on the goal. The goal is to honor and worship God by serving others. The only way we are going to be able to do that correctly is if we value people the way Jesus did.

The role of a leader is full of snares: self-glorification, posturing, greediness, empty ambition, etc. Consciously choosing to enhance others’ God-given skills and abilities as we lead is the better way to give God the glory.

God's Blessings,

LWML 2019–2021 Leadership Development Committee
Marie McNary
Sherrie Smith
Lois Teinert, Chairman
Marie Chow, Vice President of Organizational Resources, Advisory

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Dear LWML Leaders,

Confidence in Christian leadership is being grounded in the Word.

Better is the little that the righteous has than the abundance of many wicked. For the arms of the wicked shall be broken, but the Lord upholds the righteous (Psalm 37:16–17).

Godly leadership is grounded in righteousness, and righteousness is its own reward. With God's help, we must seek and choose His path when making decisions for His glory as we lead. Sometimes it might feel like our leadership skills would be more appreciated in another venue, but we must trust that the Lord will uphold us in our work and sacrifice.

God's Blessings,

LWML 2019–2021 Leadership Development Committee
Marie McNary
Sherrie Smith
Lois Teinert, Chairman
Marie Chow, Vice President of Organizational Resources, Advisory

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Dear LWML Leaders,

Confidence in Christian leadership is being grounded in the Word.

The mouth of the righteous utters wisdom, and his tongue speaks justice. The law of his God is in his heart; his steps do not slip (Psalm 37:30–31).

Jesus tells us that the things which come out of someone’s mouth originate in their heart (Matthew 15:18). Leaders do well to pay attention to the things they say because their words are an indicator of their spiritual condition. A good LWML leader’s words will bring light because she speaks from the promises of God's Word. Practice sowing seeds of truth, power, and possibility into the lives of others.

God's Blessings,

LWML 2019–2021 Leadership Development Committee
Marie McNary
Sherrie Smith
Lois Teinert, Chairman
Marie Chow, Vice President of Organizational Resources, Advisory

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Dear LWML Leaders,

Confidence in Christian leadership is being grounded in the Word.

Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life (Proverbs 4:23).

We all know the heart is just a blood-pumping muscle. Biblically speaking, the heart represents our emotional, intellectual, and moral center. We need to protect it because, as the proverb says, everything flows from that center.

Our spiritual condition reveals itself in our actions. An LWML leader understands this and protects her spiritual core at all cost. Jesus tells us that when we know the truth, our old belief systems will be exposed, and we will be set free. Imagine being free to become all God wants us to be! It is God's gracious blessing that He reveals the truth to us. 

God's Blessings,

LWML 2019–2021 Leadership Development Committee
Marie McNary
Sherrie Smith
Lois Teinert, Chairman
Marie Chow, Vice President of Organizational Resources, Advisory

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Dear LWML Leaders,

Our Tips for Leading with Confidence are focusing on Scripture. Confidence in Christian leadership is being grounded in the Word.

He who calls you is faithful; he will surely do it (1 Thessalonians 5:24). 

This verse is not specific to those in leadership positions. Is it important that leaders have this reminder in the back of their minds at all times? Absolutely!

When leading gets difficult (and it will), and you want to throw in the towel (which you will), you need to remember when and how you were called to lead, and know that God is going to see you through.

Keep in mind that it doesn't matter how much you know, or how many people follow you. The litmus test of leadership is operating in God's strength, not your own. Be realistic about your abilities and know that God will be there each step of the way.

God's Blessings,
Lois Teinert, Chairman
Leadership Development Committee

LWML 2019–2021 Leadership Development Committee
Marie McNary
Sherrie Smith
Lois Teinert, Chairman
Marie Chow, Vice President of Organizational Resources, Advisory

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