Empowered

Creative Initiative

Objective

This training empowers young leaders to cultivate the character, faith, and influence necessary to act decisively and make a difference in their ministries, families, and communities. Drawing inspiration from the biblical example of Jonathan in 1 Samuel 14, you'll learn how to identify opportunities for creative initiative, even without holding a specific title or position. Discover how to step out in faith, trusting that your small acts of obedience can unleash God's powerful work and bring Him glory.

Overview

 

  • Taking Creative Initiative in Leadership
  • Characteristics of Creative Initiative
    • Character
    • Faith
    • Influence
    • Action
  • Embracing Your Calling Today with One Small Step

Questions

  1. How did Jonathan recognize the opportunity to act? How can we become more attuned to the needs and opportunities around us in our own contexts?
  2. Who are the "armor-bearers" in your life that you can influence and invite to join you in taking initiative?
  3. What is "one small step" you can take creative initiative in your ministry, family, or community?

Verses Referenced

Proverbs 6:6

1 Samuel 14

Ephesians 5:15

Further Study

Nehemiah 2:17-20

Acts 11:19-26

Downloads

Study Guide
Transcript