Pillars

Objective

This training emphasizes the importance of effective communication in ministry leadership, focusing on how to conduct productive meetings. It outlines a three-stage meeting process: setup, the meeting itself, and follow-up. Each stage is essential for ensuring clarity, purpose, and actionable outcomes. By focusing on intentionality and effective communication strategies, leaders can enhance team dynamics and achieve their goals more efficiently.

Overview

• The importance of meetings

• Three stages of leading a meeting

  • Setup:

    • Why are you having the meeting?

    • Who should be at the meeting?

    • When should the meeting be held?

    • Where should the meeting be held?

    • What work should be done in preparation for the meeting?

  • The Meeting Itself:

    • Start: Purpose and Process

    • Main Body: Choose a communication strategy:

      • Command: Leader instructs.

      • Collaborate: Team works together to design a plan.

      • Consensus: Leader presents an idea and seeks feedback.

    • Conclusion

  • Follow-up:

    • Send a summary of the meeting and action items.

    • Invite responses and feedback.

• Intentionality in meetings reflects Jesus' leadership style.

Questions

1. Identify a recurring meeting that feels unproductive. What specific changes will you make in the setup, meeting itself, and follow-up?
2. Think of a recent meeting where communication was unclear. What practical steps could you have taken in each stage (setup, meeting, follow-up) to improve clarity and understanding?
3. Before your next meeting, what is the purpose of that meeting?

Verses Referenced

Mark 3:13-14

Further Study

1 Corinthians 12:4-6

Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

John 13:14-15