TN70 Do's and don'ts for a new leader

First published on this website in October 2012 and last updated in August 2022

Synopsis

These notes are designed for Ministers taking up a new appointment, although most of the principles adapt easily to other leadership roles too.

There are 16 brief case studies, alternating between a ‘Do’ and a ‘Don’t’. Do’s include:

• get to know people
• ask questions
• identify the gatekeepers
• learn from the community’s stories
• seek prayer support.

The ‘Don’ts’ include:

• get uptight about secondary issues
• try to prove yourself
• arrive with a fixed plan
• criticise your predecessor
• ignore natural grief.

These notes were updated in August 2022 with minor alterations to the text.