Picturing Theology, Revised Edition

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and

Review

ASSESS

Evaluate

Ministry

oversight measures results here

Results within an Agreed-upon Time Frame

Accountability for

Evaluation by sending authority Review of results in light of task Faithfulness and loyalty assessed Overall evaluation of plan and strategy

Critical evaluation of leadership performance Formal determination of operation’s “success” Reassignment in light of evaluation

prayer, and counsel

EMPOWER

godly local leadership and the guidance of the Holy Spirit

Ministry oversight provides resources,

Freedom to innovate

under the oversight of

Leaders and Team Members

Selection and

Investment of

Formal leadership selection Acknowledgment of personal call Determination of task and assignment Training in spiritual warfare

Ministry

support, resources, and authority here

Authorization to act defined and given Necessary resources given and logistics planned

oversight provides

Commissioning: deputization formally recognized

INVEST

Preparation and

Resources

Investment, Empowerment, and Assessment: How Leadership as Representation Provides Freedom to Innovate Rev. Dr. Don L. Davis