I commend to you our sister Phoebe, a deacon of the church in Cenchreae. (Romans 16:1,NIV)
I have no one else like him, who will show genuine concern for your welfare. For everyone looks out for their own interests, not those of Jesus Christ. But you know that Timothy has proved himself, because as a son with his father he has served with me in the work of the gospel. (Philippians 2:20-22, NIV)
Good leaders have two eyes! One eye is focused on fulfilling the call and entrustment of God in their own life, asking ourselves, ‘How do I live in a way that enables me to stay focused all my life on what I am here on earth to do?’ The second eye is focused on how to bring about the effective development of others who can be raised up to carry and prize the same biblical values as themselves. Raising up spiritual sons and daughters is a key part of ministry. How do we affect multiplication and influence in other leaders, especially those of the next generation?
