A Gift

Everyone loves to receive gifts - I'm no exception. Recently my wonderful and incredible in-laws gifted me with a book. I had just finished reading a book, "Simple Church" by Thom Rainer & Eric Geiger, and was looking for my next book, so their timing was impeccable.

The book I am currently reading is "In Search of Timothy" by Tony Cooke. Many times it takes me a bit to get engaged with a book, to take a rapt interest in what the author is conveying, but not this book. I have been engaged from the first sentences.

I have always believed that everything rises and falls on good leadership, especially in the church. The principle is a good one, and yet today the principle has been challenged. The new principle is good leaders need good followers!

Leadership is not the whole enchilada! Follower-ship is a part of the equation as well. Leaders inspire and motivate followers, and followers encourage good leaders. Both are needed!

What kind of leader are you? What kind of follower are you? How can you help your followers? How can you help your leaders? Together we can do it!