Dips Leadership – Church Meeting

CHURCH ZOOM MEETING
Bishop Dr. Ethan W. Ogletree Sr.
October 25, 2020

Dips Leadership

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” ~ Jeremiah 29:11

“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” ~ Romans 8:28

• Development dips
• Efficiency dips
• Attendance dips

“A lot of these dips that you go through in the season, it’s about persisting through the process and trusting it.” – Gerrit Cole

I. Change how you think about change:

A. People are affected by change

People don’t like people who try to make them change) – leaders must lead change

In struggles it is easy to blame something—it’s COVID19 fault, the job’s fault, church’s fault!

B. Have the courage to unmake a promise

Don’t make personal promises that will limit your leadership potential.

You cannot correct what you will not confront.

II. Be obsessed over why.

There are only two reasons people change

A. Desperation
B. Inspiration

“Every season will have its dips and hard moments, and the challenge then is to make sure you don’t get too down in those moments and make sure you come back fighting.” – Frank Lampard

C. Three reactions—
• Critics (loud boos)

“The loudest boos come from the cheap seats.” – Ed Young Jr.

• By standers
• Advocates

D. Explain why—
• Why silences critics.
• Why educates bystanders.
• Why encourages and empowers support.
• We can tolerate the pain if we understand the purpose.

E. Lead with confidence in uncertainty
• You are less vulnerable when you are confident
• Surround yourself with the right people in the unknown
• Be honest where you are in this dip

III. Accept the faith risk!

A. The pathway to your greatest potential is through your greatest fear.
B. What is no longer working and needs to be change?
C. What’s one promise you need to unmake?
D. What’s one risk you need to take?

“My mum always says work goes in waves: you have a good spell and then it dips.” – Nicholas Hoult

 Planning for December worship services. Anticipate including children and youth in sanctuary and adding 8a (1-hour) service. NO separate services for Youth and Children. Need your input by completing survey sent this week.

 Volunteers needed for Food Giveaways (Nov. 7 & Nov. 14) –
 Time frame: 9a – 1p
 We have no control over when the Food Truck will arrive.
 All Volunteers are needed no matter what time the truck arrives. We appreciate your time commitment for the duration of the giveaway.

 November Calendar
1 – Issachar Meeting @ 7p (Monday night; Devotion – Katrina Brown & David Johnson)
7 – Food Giveaway @ 10a-1p (Text food7 to 77411 to volunteer)
10 – Patmos Ministry Zoom @ 12 noon
12 – Issachar Prayer @ 9p
14 – Food Giveaway @ 10a-1p (Text food14 to 77411 to volunteer)
15 – Church Zoom @ 6p (Devotion – Melissa Andrus & Kenneth Sumuels Jr.)
19 – Kingdom Builders (Tier 2) @ 7p
21 – Adjutants @ 9a
21 – Men’s Ministry @ 10a
25 – Thanksgiving Service @ 7p
28 – Couples Ministry Zoom @ 6p