In this session, Mike reminds us that leadership carries a cost in terms of time, money, relationships, etc. We need to be prepared to pay the price and persevere – even when things get tough.  

In this session, Mike reminds us that we have a purpose: to glorify God by seeing people saved and discipled. If we are not reaching the lost, then we are not fulfilling our purpose.  

In this session, Mike discusses the distinction between leading and managing. Leading proactively means that many problems can be avoided if we anticipate them and truly know the people within our community.  

In this session, Mike explains that as leaders, we should be doing most of the discipleship and should be the greatest influence on believers’ lives, helping them navigate away from poor influences and decisions.  

In this session, Mike reminds us that it is our responsibility to teach people to obey Jesus and hear His voice for themselves.  

In this session, Mike expands on what proactive discipleship looks like. We must build genuine relationships with people, not simply see them as projects. We need to take time to pray for them, encourage them, comfort them, equip them, and correct them.  

In this session, Mike emphasises that we need to ensure we are adequately prepared each time we get together. We need to spend time before God in prayer for the people, listening to what He wants to do, and following the Holy Spirit as He leads.  

In this session, Mike emphasises the importance and value of community as a place where every person is looked after spiritually, physically, emotionally and financially.  

In this session, Mike reminds us of the Roman Centurion, who understood the concept of delegated authority. Authority and responsibility are two sides of the same coin – we need to understand the authority we carry and how to carry it. We need to represent Jesus and the elders to carry true spiritual authority.  

In this session, Mike looks at the health of communities. If we want truly healthy communities, we need to be willing to reveal our weaknesses. Acts 2:42-47 shows us what a healthy community looks like – we can use this passage to evaluate ourselves and identify areas where we need to change.  

In this session, Mike encourages us to be ready and willing to run, be easily steered, and inspire others to do the same. Do we foster an environment where there is a priesthood of all believers and create a safe space for each person to step out?  

In this session, Mike helps us weigh up the difference between peacemaking and peacekeeping – and the importance this plays in community unity. He focuses on how to handle difficult conversations, bringing the truth in love, and dealing with the reactions that follow.  

In this session, Mike expands on the qualifications to be a community leader. He shares about how God can do amazing things through us if we are only willing to make ourselves available to Him.  

In this session, Mike reminds us of the importance of accountability. Accountability is a tool to help us become more like Christ – it is a lifestyle, not a system.  

In this session, Mike explains that we should strive to see people meeting together daily and doing life together, rather than simply attending meetings. Such communities are the basic building blocks of a healthy church.  

In this session, Mike establishes that there aren’t always rules about how big or small communities should be. Instead, he emphasises the importance of ensuring that it is a place where people are effectively discipled.  

In this session, Mike shares more about the expectation of community leaders as a leadership function that carries a delegated authority from elders.