Wanted - Untried and untested pioneers

"Having a strategy for on the job training, as well as oversight, is vital for new pioneers"

As the rate of church planting increases we are going to find ourselves using untried and untested pioneers. Many who are in significant leadership today found themselves in situations that they were unprepared for. It was being on the edge of their comfort zone and experience that they learned and grew the fastest.

Having a strategy for on the job training, as well as oversight, is vital for these new pioneers. Making sure that the pioneers have a sober assessment of themselves is also important as they take on more responsibility. They will need to see that as the church grows they will probably have to hand over leadership to someone else, who’s gifting and ministry fits the growing work. Putting in the time and energy to see the church begin to grow, and yet not holding to tightly to a leadership position is emotionally challenging.

At Christ Church Manchester we have developed a training academy where we deliver generic leadership skills to all who desire to be involved in leadership. We also gather pioneers to learn specific incites and keys from gifted pioneers. They also benefit massively from each other as they share their own stories and challenges. These training schools allow us to give experience and coaching to the untried and untested. 

Wanted - Untried and untested pioneers

As the rate of church planting increases we are going to find ourselves using untried and untested pioneers. Many who are in significant leadership today found themselves in situations that they were unprepared for. It was being on the edge of their comfort zone and experience that they learned and grew the fastest.