Aaron Marcelli | September 2, 2010
Include everyone on decisions or pledges made as a group Involving and informing everyone on oaths provide accountability Set the standards on the front end This is solving problems before they arise Have systems in place as a means of serving, meetings needs, and solving problems Take it as responsibility in obeying God Being clear [...]
Aaron Marcelli | August 31, 2010
Draw connections between repentance and worship Remind yourselves of past victories Learn from the mistakes of those before you Praise does not have to be profound or exaggerated Be secure enough you can brag on and praise others Own up to the wrongs of those you elected to lead
Aaron Marcelli | August 25, 2010
Bring in people who are respected by your group Provide for these individuals what they need to encourage or challenge your people Communicate in a way that people understand This will help them relay the message to others Help people rejoice Encourage generosity and sharing You will know people understand your message when their actions [...]
Aaron Marcelli | August 24, 2010
The leader is ultimately responsible for everything Have godly reasons for choosing those you put in leadership Give specific and clear directions Be adequately staffed for what you’re doing There’s nothing wrong with knowing the numbers Sometimes the work has to come before the funds
Aaron Marcelli | August 21, 2010
Once you achieve great things people will all of the sudden want to talk to you The work you’re called to is more important than proving your critics wrong Any distraction is a hindrance Your motives will be judged People will pretend to be on your side in order to persuade you Don’t spend any [...]
Aaron Marcelli | August 18, 2010
Opposition will come form those who cause it to hurt the most Their reasoning will be good, logical things but will pull you away from what’s best The emotionally weak will fail The leader is responsible to confront moral failings in his followers Set this precedence even with few followers – you won’t be a [...]
Aaron Marcelli | August 7, 2010
Expect your critics to draw a following Involve the people who “have a heart for the work” Your enemies will always find a reason to despise you Nehemiah’s enemies went from doubting they could to angry they did Counter your enemies with prayer Well meaning people will serve as discouragement in tough times Know where [...]
Aaron Marcelli | August 5, 2010
When a move of God happens, it will attract a divers crowd In race In background In culture In finances Followers will work as hard as their leader Recognize even those who contribute a little
Aaron Marcelli | July 31, 2010
Be willing to share your burden/passion with those who ask Take advantage of your connections who have power Ask for what you want and don’t be ashamed Have a plan Be practical in knowing your needs and limitations Allow God to develop the dream in you Be willing to sacrifice for it (for Nehemiah this [...]
Aaron Marcelli | July 28, 2010
I have begun reading through the book of Nehemiah and just keeping a list of all the leadership principles I come across. I cannot believe a church planter has not written a book yet about all the principles in Nehemiah that apply to ministry and church planting. These leadership nuggets though apply to all fields [...]
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