We have been introducing the five myths that are stalling disciple-making movements.
Week 1: The 5 Ministry Myths
Week 2: The Engagement Myth
Week 3: The Expertise Myth
Week 4 : The Equipping Myth
The Empowerment Myth happens when we assume that filling spots in our programming is empowering people. Sometimes serving on a volunteer team is exactly what people need. The question is how do we direct them to it? Most churches don’t take the time to help their people discover their passions and gifts and find the best opportunity that matches how God has designed them.
When a church doesn’t emphasize personal calling in its discipleship strategy, it promotes a one-size-fits-all approach to leadership and disciple-making. This prevents people from stepping into their unique passions and gifts, thus making the process less life-giving both to them and those they serve.
The result is a leadership that overpromises and underdelivers. When we just fill spots in our church, it comes at the expense of our people. Their passions and gifts are underutilized and eventually, they get burnt out. Our volunteer opportunities facilitate connection and they help our church run its programs, but it doesn’t always help people discover and use their calling.
Want to learn more about the five ministry myths and assess how influential they are in your church? Download the FREE assessment here and get a free training talk by Robby Gallaty from our Discipleship Blueprint course.
EMPOWERMENT MYTH: Filling Spots = Empowering People
“I want to make a difference. What should I do?” If a faithful church member asked your staff that question, how would they help them? Your staff’s response comes from one of two motivations: What best helps our organization? What best helps the individual?The Empowerment Myth happens when we assume that filling spots in our programming is empowering people. Sometimes serving on a volunteer team is exactly what people need. The question is how do we direct them to it? Most churches don’t take the time to help their people discover their passions and gifts and find the best opportunity that matches how God has designed them.
When a church doesn’t emphasize personal calling in its discipleship strategy, it promotes a one-size-fits-all approach to leadership and disciple-making. This prevents people from stepping into their unique passions and gifts, thus making the process less life-giving both to them and those they serve.
The result is a leadership that overpromises and underdelivers. When we just fill spots in our church, it comes at the expense of our people. Their passions and gifts are underutilized and eventually, they get burnt out. Our volunteer opportunities facilitate connection and they help our church run its programs, but it doesn’t always help people discover and use their calling.
Want to learn more about the five ministry myths and assess how influential they are in your church? Download the FREE assessment here and get a free training talk by Robby Gallaty from our Discipleship Blueprint course.
