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90 Days of Prayer and Fasting and Church Planting

For three months in August, September, and October, Village Church Planters will devote themselves to prayer, fasting and daughter church planting. To learn more about this opportunity to humbly implore God for his grace and salvation to be poured out,

Relationships are Important

Relationship= discipleship is not just for the moment but building a relationship for the future, many teaching moments those times we can pour into lives comes down the road. It is because of the investment into a person’s life the investment of time in the relationship that we then have the right to speak truth into their lives. If we have not given of the time investing into them, if we have not been engaged in their lives what we pour in will simply run off because the heart will not receive. 

Nehemiah A Motivator not a Manipulator

As servant leaders, let us motivate our followers and avoid trying to manipulate them. Followers see
through attempts to manipulate, and this often results in resistance and resentment.
Nehemiah’s ability to motivate the people helped them to remain focused upon the task.

Prayers and Scriptures

Applying scriptures to our prayers shall indeed MOVE MOUNTAINS! By asking the Holy Spirit to lead us to a promise to pray for ourselves, others and even the nations will fuel our prayers as it unites us with God Himself! 

Nehemiah a Masterful Motivator

As a master motivator, Nehemiah knew who the most influential leaders in Jerusalem were.  It was the high priest and those serving with him.  And Nehemiah tapped them to set the example for the people. 
• Here is a lesson for us.  Leaders find the influencers in their organization and engage their support and involvement early on.  By taking this approach, others are much more likely to join the cause and become engaged.   

Do not Create Dependency

Church planters often find it difficult to delegate spiritual responsibility.
They are relieved when they can delegate administrative and logistical
tasks. But spiritual responsibility is another matter! But the Apostle Paul
did not seem sto struggle with this. His words to the young church he
started in Thessalonica show his commitment to avoiding dependency
through empowerment.

More and More

Affirmation and Challenge are two aspects of leadership that must always be
kept in balance. Too much affirmation and people become complacent. Too
much challenge and people become discouraged. The Apostle Paul was a
master at both.

Nehemiah An Inspiring Visionary Leader

Nehemiah has the rather unique combination of visionary gifting as well as a strong ability to plan and organize.  I do not see this very often. More frequently the Lord uses a team of leaders with skills and giftings that complement one another.

Nehemiah a Planful leader

I also observe one additional important leadership behavior in verses 11 to 16. Upon his arrival in
Jerusalem, Nehemiah carefully assessed the situation. He inspected the condition of the walls. Once
more he sets a helpful example for us; he does not rush into the situation trying to fix it. Rather, he took
the time to gather the necessary information before taking action.
May we be like Nehemiah, leaders who hear from the Lord and develop a plan.

Nehemiah Courageous and Bold

Courageous leaders are also willing and able to make difficult decisions in the midst of uncertainty or
ambiguity. Reluctance or failure to make a decision when a decision is necessary can sometimes be as
detrimental as the wrong decision. I have often said that “failure to make a decision is actually a
decision by default … it’s a decision to do nothing.” This can result in frustration and discouragement for
those who follow us.