A band leader waves his arms...

How does one lead the band? Terry Dashner (www.ffcba.com) Have you ever wondered why every marching band has a band leader? Well, somebody has got to wave his arms. When I think of leadership, I think about those who wave their arms. They are the ones who stand up, stand out, and wave others forward. Leadership is forward movement by one, causing a chain reaction among others. If the leadership is true and inspiring, there is forward progress. May I share a few things that I've learned through the years regarding "waving arms" in front of other people? As a leader you can do one of two things. You can drive by force or lead by example. May I suggest that you lead by example? There are four points I wish to share with you. For one you must be radical. Not repulsive, but radical. Not reactionary, but radical. If God has called you into ministry, He wants you to be radical. What do I mean by this? Make God your confidence, and trust Him radically. Learn that God alone is your source, and live that way. Display a demeanor before people that says, "God is in control." Remember this. If God has called you, He's giving you a green light to keep you moving forward. If you are called into ministry and you're still waiting for a green light to move forward, may I ask you why? If you are in God's will, you're not suppose to be looking for red lights. The light is green--go. If you get off course in your zeal, God will tap you on the shoulder and correct your movement as long as you keep rolling. Obviously it's easier to change a boulder's course while it's in motion, working with its own momentum than it does to try and change its path by working against its forward movement. If you are a leader you are to roll along, and let God direct your course. By starting and stopping you lose your momentum. Keep rolling. More on this later... Keep the faith. Stay the course. Jesus is coming soon on the back of a white horse, leading the hosts of heaven forward. Pastor T.