Hillsong Conference Session Notes - Part 3

2nd Session

Title : How to be an effective leader in an effective ministry

Speaker : Pastor Joshua

1) If we want to bear fruit in our ministry, we must be found in Jesus.

John 15:5 - He is the Vine, we are the branches. Apart from Him, we can do nothing.

John 15:16 - We did not choose Him, but He chose us to go and bear fruit that will last.

2) Live and lead by example. (1 Cor 11:1)
- Paul asked the Church of Corinth to imitate him as he imitated Christ.

- Would people draw close to God if they saw how we lived in private as well as in public?

- Our examples speak louder than what we say.

3) Examine ourselves regularly. (2 Cor 13:5)

- Do I have Jesus at the center and am I leading by example?

4) As leaders, we can help shape a Kingdom Culture with youths.

- What kind of a Kingdom Culture can we shape among youths?

i) No vision, people perish (Pro 29:18)

- Do we have a vision to see where the youth ministry is going and how it can get there?

ii) Create ownership in youths.

- Not just a meeting they attend, but something they are part of.

iii) Perseverance.

- Teach them that perseverance is the key to achieve greater heights.

iv) Reward and Encouragement.

- Are we treating them the way we should, or the way we want?

v) Be the culture we seek to create.

- Live and lead by example.

vi) Hold on to our joy.

- No matter what obstacles we meet, hold on to the joy of our Salvation. (Ps 51:12)

- Know that in God, there is rest and fullness of joy. (Ps 16:11)

vii) Stay focused on what is important.

- Our greatest fear should not be failing. Our greatest fear should be succeeding at the things that do not matter.

Encouraging Scriptures :

Eph 3:20 - God is able to do everything more abundantly, above all that we can imagine.

John 3:30 - He must increase and I must decrease.

Luke 10 - One thing is important, to sit at the feet of Jesus.

Gal 6:9 - Don't grow weary in doing good, for in due time, we will reap the harvest.

1 Cor 15:58 - Stand firm.

Summary:

1) If we want to lead an effective ministry, everything we do MUST revolve around Jesus.

2) We can only create in others what we create in ourselves. Be the culture we seek to create.

3) Let youths feel accepted and wanted at a youth meeting. Help them feel that they are part of the youth, and not an hourly meeting they attend.

4) Persevere. In due time, the fruits will show.

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Next up, my personal take on the whole conference and concert. Hope this session helped! =)

Signing off,

MarcusDS