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title: What My Father-In Law Taught Me
description: "Woke up and came to a ministry leader meeting and this is what I learned about ministry teams:Read Exodus 18: Jethro tells Moses look for people who are: Able –…"
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# [What My Father-In Law Taught Me](https://blog.marathonyouthministry.com/blog/what-my-father-in-law-taught-me)

 Written by [Christopher Wesley](https://blog.marathonyouthministry.com/blog/author/christopher-wesley) | Oct 17, 2009 1:38:00 PM

Woke up and came to a ministry leader meeting and this is what I learned about ministry teams:  
Read Exodus 18: Jethro tells Moses look for people who are:

- Able – People who have the wisdom and capability to make the decisions.
- God Fearing – People who have a heart after God. Who want to please the Lord and have the courage to do what God is asking them to do.
- Trustworthy & Hate Dishonest Gain – Want to lead for God, no other reason, but for God. A servant’s heart.

6 Characteristics of a Leader:   
Vision   
Heart for God   
Servant Leader   
Courageous   
Trustworthy   
Integrity

Why do we develop ministry leaders? Having ministry leaders share the burden with us and they help us lead more people to where God is calling them.

Nativity Ministry Lead T.E.A.M – So ministries are accessible, fulfilling, effective, and purpose-driven  
Trainer – Point Person for Accessibility – First Serve, new ministers, helps getting people on board.  
Entry  
Encourager – Point Person for Engagement – Enthusiasm for people, positioning by strengths development, wins, thanks  
Engage  
Administrator – Administrator – Organizational systems, data collection analysis, stats  
Effective  
Ministry Leader – Keeps the leaders on target. Cast vision. – Mission/Purpose-Driven

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