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Leadership Lessons From Nehemiah – Chapter 10

Aaron Marcelli — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:42:52 +0000

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 on commitments upfront leaves no wiggle room for excuses when temptation comes
Once a major problem has been repaired, set up systems so that problem does not repeat

Leadership Lessons From Nehemiah – Chapter 9

Aaron Marcelli — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:09:11 +0000

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

Leadership Lessons From Nehemiah – Chapter 8

Aaron Marcelli — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:08:27 +0000

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 begin to change
Seek ways to apply God’s law into daily living
Use consecutive, intentional sects of time to help your people learn, grow, celebrate, etc.

Leadership Lessons From Nehemiah – Chapter 7

Aaron Marcelli — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 13:54:11 +0000

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

Leadership Lessons From Nehemiah – Chapter 6

Aaron Marcelli — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 15:04:07 +0000

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 more time than necessary in responding to lies
It’s ok to use opposition as motivation but keep God your focus
Be sensitive to God-given intuition
Having a great work ethic will silence many critics
Looking back, the opposition is never as great as the completed vision

Leadership Lessons From Nehemiah – Chapter 5

Aaron Marcelli — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 00:08:13 +0000

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 people pleaser
Realize there may be true accusations thrown at you
- Those are to be dealt with but do not mean your entire work is wrong
The leader sets the tone in sacrifice and generosity
- Even when it’s not his obligation
When you’re busy doing the work, you don’t have time to abuse your position
Know the hardships of your people
- Remember, your work is for them

Leadership Lessons From Nehemiah – Chapter 4

Aaron Marcelli — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 17:46:17 +0000

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 you’re vulnerable and post guards
Charge your people by pointing them back to God
Be able to adjust to the needs and warnings
- Don’t just believe God will work it all out for you
There will be times when the work isn’t fun for ANYONE
Acknowledge the tough times your people are facing

Leadership Lessons From Nehemiah – Chapter 3

Aaron Marcelli — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 00:09:05 +0000

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

Leadership Lessons From Nehemiah – Chapter 2

Aaron Marcelli — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:00:24 +0000

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 was in the form of sleep)
Get dirty in discovering the “mess” – because vision is in response to a problem
Honestly lay out the problem
Challenge others to work
Let people know you’ve heard from God
Have faith in the face of opposition
Don’t allow those with divisive plans close to the work
You don’t have to have new or creative ideas but just be willing to do what needs to be done

Leadership Lessons From Nehemiah – Chapter 1

Aaron Marcelli — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:30:01 +0000

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 and I’m going to use the next several posts to share with you my findings.

Pray on behalf of those you’re burdened for
Know the people’s sins so you can intercede for them
- And own those community sins. You cannot detach yourself from the people and reach them.
Claim God’s promises that relate to the situation
Specifically name what practical actions you are going to take and ask for success
Take action immediately “make me successful today”
Pray for the others you don’t even know who have the same burden or are called to the same work