In light of the current leadership disappointments, coupled with a society disillusioned toward the church and institutions, we find ourselves in a challenge of trust. Trust must be earned and then protected at all costs because without trust we have an empty leadership process. A true leader has the ability to give meaning to a crisis event and turn it into an opportunity for growth. 5 Pages of Notes.

The demand for properly trained leaders with the right attitude, proven character, spiritual DNA, and a desire to serve and sacrifice is before us all the time. How do we keep our pipeline full of developing excellent leaders and servants? To grow our churches we must grow our leadership base and our servant base to match our vision and our structure to fulfill that vision. 8 pages of notes; 10 PowerPoint slides.

There are four identifiable relationship levels: fellowship interaction, kingdom partnerships, personal friendships, and covenant relationships. These notes deal with the twelve covenants we live out with those people God has knit us together with-spiritual fathers, mentors, pastors, leadership teams, and friends. 14 pages of notes.