One of the those areas is my ability to empower and release others. While I constantly aspire to empower others, I am constantly amazed at the conditions of my heart that hold me back.
In 2004, when Aubrey Malphurs invited me to co-author Building Leaders, my favorite chapter to write was The Challenge of Empowerment. It is still my favorite chapter because it is the heart-building, character-shaping nature of empowerment that is hardest to realize. I recently reread the chapter and felt thoroughly rebuked by my own words.
I thought you might enjoy a free copy, as an opportunity to refresh your own commitment to empowering others this upcoming year. But don't read it unless these four heart challenges ring true with you. The summary chart below gives you an appetizer of the chapters content, questions and exercises.
#1 Empowerment increases he scope of unknown ministry outcomes.
#2 Empowerment requires a sacrifice of short-term ministry efficiency.
#3 Empowerment requires giving away authority that previously provided the basis of personal ministry success.
#4 Empowerment necessitates close support and authentic community with other leaders.
