Description
This article from the Lewis Center for Church Leadership reminds congregational leaders that the behaviors and values a church consistently celebrates are the behaviors and values that people learn to repeat, joy and celebration included. Author Brad Aycock relays the importance of celebration in congregational life and encourages leaders to use it as a part of an effective leadership strategy. Believing that "Joy is not extra. It is essential infrastructure for leadership," Aycock offers congregational leaders practical suggestions and examples of what can happen when joy is incorporated into congregational culture.
Features
- Scriptural references
- Links to related resources
- Real life examples
Practical Applications
- Examine your congregation's worship services, newsletters, meetings, social media, announcements, and informal conversations to determine what you are currently celebrating in your congregation. Ask yourself if your leadership is affirming things that you consider most important.
- Working with your leadership team, discuss ways in which your congregation can incorporate celebration into your ministry teams, being careful to not only celebrate success but courage too.
