Leaders Leading Leaders!!!

Hello, friends! 

I was talking to another campus minister from another group a yesterday at lunch and we were talking about how things have been going for both of us in terms of ministry this semester.  It was interesting to me as I was talking to him how we were both measuring "success" not in terms of who was showing up, but how our leaders were doing at taking initiative and leading.  In many ways, that is the ultimate goal of any campus ministry: to build up the next generation of leaders in the kingdom. 

One thing that Megan and I love to do is not just build up leaders of students, but students who can be leaders of leaders.  It's one thing for a student to lead members of our fellowship in small groups and Large Group and stuff like that.  It's a whole different level when leaders are leading teams of other leaders so that they can then lead members.  (Should I draw a graph?  =0).) 

Let's take the past week of ministry as an example.  On Tuesday, we had one of our leaders do the training at our Leaders Meeting.  Last night, one of our leaders designed and led a lock-in for our leaders.  Tonight, three of our leaders are going to be leading an "Open House" for students who want to be serving in ACF next semester. 

When leaders lead leaders (in leading!) it's a beautiful thing for a number of reasons.  For one, it is a great way to develop leaders.  It's one thing to lead folk and something else to lead your peers.  On another level, it gives Megan and I a great sense of who has staff potential.  Being on staff with InterVarsity is all about leading leaders.  Those who have a head start now are probably going to be better at it by graduation.  One last thing is that when leaders lead leaders it gives Megan and me more time to do other things, like scout new campuses and coach our interns and volunteers well.  Pretty much, it's a win for everyone. 

So, friends.  Please be praying for our leaders, Danny, Colter, Sarah Liz, Rachael, April, Tim, Willin, Melody, Vincent, Jen, Elaine, Grace, and Josephine, as they lead, not just the fellowship, but also one another. 

Have an excellent day! 

~Adam