What is a Leadership Pipeline? – Part 2

In episode 21, Pastor Trent and Pastor Greg continue their discussion on leadership development through building out a strategy and process for a leadership pipeline.

Show Notes

What is a leadership pipeline?
  • A leadership pipeline is a trajectory of leadership that allows you to develop leaders to lead themselves and progress to leadership at the highest levels of your organization.
Why is this important for the church?
  • It’s our mandate as Christians (Matthew 28); to be a disciple-maker
  • It’s the 1-sentence job description of the Christian
  • It’s the model of Jesus (relational discipleship)
  • Discipleship and development are two sides of the same coin (character and competency)
What is the Foothills Church process for developing leaders?
  • Volunteers, Team Leaders, Coaches (all volunteer positions)
BOOKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED:
  • The Five Levels of Leadership, by John Maxwell
EPISODE 21 QUOTES:
  • Our leadership pipeline is all about development.
  • All too often, we place people in leadership roles who are not aligned with your mission and vision.
  • Give people tasks before you give them titles.
  • It’s about direction, not destination.
  • When it comes to spiritual growth, we are never done.


CLICK HERE FOR THE LEADERSHIP PIPELINE PDF.