In this podcast, Lance identifies four key areas where we need to grow in our core competencies, so we can fulfill our calling and purpose.

Notes:

You were born for a purpose.

Mark Twain said, “The two greatest days of your life are the day you were born and the day you learn why.”

1. You have a purpose.

2. To know this purpose, know God.

3. To fulfill this purpose, be trusting (know God).

4. To fulfill this purpose, be courageous.

5. To fulfill this purpose, be competent.

6. To fulfill this purpose, know what season you’re in.

As one pastor said, “Learning begins at the place of application.”

Remember, as a leader…

1. You teach what you know, you reproduce who you are.

2. You can’t give what you don’t have.

3. You can’t take people where you haven’t been.

Four Key Competency Areas:

1. Leadership Skills

   • Mentor

   • Coach

   • Develop

2. People Skills

   • Care for others.

   • Communicate in love languages.

   • Be a good conversationalist.

   • Meet people where they are.

3. Self-Care Skills

   • Be self-aware.

   • Maintain soul prosperity.

   • Exercise your freedom as telling yourself to do the healthy thing and doing it.

   • Self-care happens as a convergence of mind, body, spirit and soul (emotions).

4. Ministry (Specific Job) Skills

   • What is your job?

   • Do you know the healthy language of your culture?

   • Do you understand why you are doing it and how?

Important Reminders

1. Ask questions.

2. Apply what you are learning.

3. Get feedback.

4. Measure your growth through your story.

5. Help others.

Application

1. Identity one of the four competency areas and assess what you do well and where you need to grow.

2. Prayerfully create a plan.

3. Share with another.

4. Monitor your growth over the next few weeks/months.

5. Share your testimony of growth.

6. Repeat.

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