The 3Ds of Leadership & Indispensable Ministry Values Instructor: Dr. Jerry M. Williams Audience: Ministers and Leaders Host: New Covenant Church I. Opening Remarks Greetings and opening inspiration “This is the day the Lord has made…” Yesterday = History; Today = Reality; Tomorrow = Destiny Personal reflection and honor for Dr. Bryan Hudson 42 years of friendship and ministry partnership II. Reflection: Four Lessons in Power and Purpose (Shared by Dr. Williams’ Son) Adam – Passive man who lost paradise Lesson: Passivity costs purpose Power Principle: Don’t outsource decisions to avoid conflict Samson – Strong man who gave up his edge Lesson: Don’t trade your mission for momentary comfort Power Principle: Guard your source; protect your vulnerability Job – The unshaken man under fire Lesson: Don’t take advice from quitters Power Principle: Discipline speaks louder than desperation Lot – Man who moved forward without looking back Lesson: You can’t lead people emotionally tied to the past Power Principle: Don’t negotiate divine direction—execute it III. The 3 D’s of Local Church Leadership Based on Romans 12:1–2 Living as a sacrifice = reasonable service Leadership must be demonstrated, not just titled 1. Dedication Definition: Self-sacrificing devotion and loyalty Jesus as the model: Isaiah 53:5, Hebrews 12:2 Practical example: Leaders arrive early, not “on time” 2. Diligence Definition: Steady, earnest, energetic effort Proverbs 27:23 – Know your flock Proverbs 12:24 – Hard work leads to leadership 3. Discipline Definition: Orderly conduct and self-control Includes: Regular attendance & punctuality Positive example & submission to authority Lifestyle evangelism IV. Vision Ownership Process 4 Steps to Vision Implementation: Assimilation – Understand the vision Integration – Make it part of you Articulation – Speak it consistently Demonstration – Live it in action V. CSI³ Evangelism Model Caring, Sharing, and Involving: Caring enough to… Share enough to… Invite, Introduce, or Instruct at least three people Based on Romans Road (Rom 3:23; 6:23; 5:8; 10:9–10) Focus on lifestyle evangelism rather than event-driven outreach VI. Indispensable Values of Ministry (8 Values) Faith Commitment Obedience Integrity Excellence Responsibility Accountability Confidentiality   VII. Seven Attributes of Poor Ministry Values (Who Not to Be) Inconsistent Slothful Unaccountable Irresponsible Uncommunicative Unteachable Unorganized   VIII. Five Leadership Styles Bureaucratic – Rule-bound Autocratic – Dictatorial Laissez-faire – Hands-off Permissive – Tolerant of all Participative – Engaged and consultative (ideal model)   IX. Best Fit Leadership Model Can Do – Based on skills & training Will Do – Based on desire & passion How Fit – Based on personality, values, and spiritual gifts Intersection = Best Fit X. Leadership Readiness Pre-Flight Checklist (Must answer “yes” to all to serve in leadership) Born again Spirit-filled Regular prayer/devotion life Priorities in order Consistent worship attendance Consistent midweek attendance Punctual to meetings Faithful tither Serving in ministry/helps Household in scriptural order Free from addictions XI. Closing Charge “Coming together is a beginning; staying together is progress; working together is success.” Stay the course with dedication, diligence, discipline, and faithfulness