Whether a volunteer or staff member, you are a leader. Jeff Sandstrom and Todd Elliott, Founder of FILO, discuss leadership in all directions. Leading up, leading down, and leading laterally all require building trust as the first step. This fosters a collaborative, supportive, and worship-focused environment.
Influence Over Position
Leadership comes from influence rather than any specific position. Leading well is done by gaining trust and using your expertise in a way that impacts decision-making in your organization. Your needs and insights can help the mission and vision of your church.
- Educate your leaders with key information that helps them make choices based on facts. Doing this helps grow your influence and shows your commitment to the team’s success.
Collaborating with Peers
Empathy and respect are key when working together. This is especially true when bridging the gap between the stage team and those in the booth. Preparation and clear communication help ensure a smooth operation and builds stronger relationships. Support your peers by offering help and building trust.
Developing Your Team
Create a supportive atmosphere where team members can thrive without fear. Balance pressure with grace and understanding. Focus on long-term growth to help guide your team through challenges. Don’t immediately jump to solving problems for them if it’s non-critical and they can learn from it. Focus on worship, not performance to reduce pressure and build a healthy team.
Worship-Centric Culture
Worship, not perfection, is the ultimate goal. Create a culture that values excellence without fear. Continuously develop and nurture your team to focus on long-term success and spiritual growth.
FILO (First In Last Out) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization built around supporting technical artists who serve the local church, designed to provide skill development, community and inspiration to equip technical artists to become effective contributors to their local church. Learn more and join the community at filo.org.
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