10 Lessons for Young Leaders

by lammerman@liberty.eduon Posted on

YOUT 201 9/26/25

  1. Anywhere you go bring a pen and a pad
    1. “eat the fish and leave the bones”
    2. avoid this: not taking notes communicates that you don’t care
  2. Overcommunicate
    1. when i am sick of communicating it, people are just hearing it for the first time
    2. excuses: the best way to eliminate excuses is to communicate well
  3. Never communicate the “what” before the “why”
    1. “nobody cares what they have to do if they believe in why they are doing it
    2. vision cast: the best way to mobilize a team is through casting a clear vision
  4. Character trumps results
    1. “your leadership will only go as far as your character can take you
    2. let God do it: work on your character, build your foundation, and allow God to produce the results 
  5. Keep Jesus your main thing
    1. burnout: the number one reason for burnout and ineffectiveness in ministry is skipping personal time with God
    2. Jesus often took time to retreat and focus on his connection to God, even in busy seasons. you should too.
  6. You don’t get to do what everybody else does
    1. high road: if you care about your witness and influence, you ALWAYS have to take the high road
    2. don’t get in the mud with the pigs
  7. Marriage and family are more important than your ministry
    1. the fastest way for your ministry to die is if you neglect your marriage and your family
    2. your marriage and family are your first calling
    3. set boundries
  8. Adversity comes with the job
    1. the grass is always greener on the other side, but things are going to be hard no matter where you go
    2. dig in, take the high road, and lead through it
  9. Lack of deligation is dangerous
    1. don’t be a thief: when you are not delegating you are robbing your oppotunities to exercise their gifting
    2. avoid burnout: when you are not delegating you are driving yourself towards burnout
    3. we can stunt spiritiual growth 
    4. sometimes it can be easier to do it yourself but not as rewarding
  10. Build a network of allies
    1. we need people: when you lack community, you lack accountability
    2. stay standing: good mentorship and spiritual community can carry you through the ups and downs of ministry

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