Objective: Prayerfully and strategically recognize individuals with leadership potential.

Actions:

• Pray for discernment (James 1:5; Luke 6:12-13).
• Observe spiritual fruit (Galatians 5:22-23) and faithfulness (2 Timothy 2:2).

Look for:

• Character: Humble, teachable, and servant-hearted.
• Competency: Demonstrates initiative, influence, or specific ministry gifting.
• Chemistry: Works well with others, emotionally intelligent.

Calling: A sense of burden or desire for kingdom leadership.

Objective: Demonstrate the leadership role and follow up with potential leaders.

Actions:

• Invite potential leaders to “walk with you” in ministry (Mark 3:14).
• Live out key values: integrity, humility, mission-focus.
• Regularly debrief and reflect on leadership decisions, wins, and failures.
• Share real stories of challenges and growth, not just successes.
• Lead by example in prayer, Scripture engagement, conflict resolution, and care.
• Use “I do, you watch” moments intentionally.

Objective: Empower emerging leaders with meaningful responsibilities and ownership.

Actions:

• Move from “I do, you watch” → “You do, I help” → “You do, I watch”.
• Assign leadership tasks in increasing complexity:
• Leading prayer
• Facilitating a group or discussion
• Coordinating events or projects
• Mentoring others
• Provide clear expectations, resources, and authority.
• Check in regularly to coach and encourage.
• Normalize learning from mistakes—“fail forward.”

Objective: Reflect, refine, and reproduce the process in others.

Actions:

• Conduct regular feedback sessions (formal and informal).
• Affirm growth and address gaps with grace and clarity.
• Celebrate development milestones (publicly when appropriate).

Next Steps:

• Encourage the new leader to identify someone to invest in.

Equip them to repeat the process using the same model.