Summary

• Leadership Through Team Leaders: Ministry department leaders should lead by empowering and equipping team leaders, who in turn guide their team members toward the ministry’s vision and strategy.
• Three Key Shifts in Leadership: Taking on more responsibility changes what leaders value, how they spend time, and the skills they need. Prioritizing team relationships and strategic oversight becomes essential.
• Intentional Meetings: Regular, scheduled meetings with team leaders—weekly, fortnightly, or monthly—are crucial for maintaining alignment and growth.
• Handling Conflict & Criticism: Conflict is unavoidable but manageable with love, repentance, and understanding differing conflict styles. Leaders must foster trust and not avoid necessary confrontations.
• Skill Shift: Effective conflict resolution becomes a vital leadership skill, requiring humility, awareness, and creating a safe space for healthy disagreements.

Example Exploratory Questions

1. What does the video say about the key relationship for ministry department leaders?
2. What does the video say about handling conflict constructively in ministry leadership?
3. What does the video say about how leaders’ values and priorities shift as they grow?