Delegation is not an option. It is a must. You must begin to only do what you can do, then raise up people around you to do the rest. Here are three S's that guide my daily delegation duties.
- Speak it.
Make an effort to clearly speak to each worker about the details of what they are suppose to do and how those details are important to the vision of the ministry they are serving in. - Spell it.
Make sure that you spell out in writing (a) the vision and goal of the ministry, (b) the expectations and guidelines of the task, and (c) the details of the job. - Slowly Release.
Let your worker watch you perform the task. Next allow them to work alongside of you. Spend some time observing them, giving complements and criticism when needed. Once they have learned from you, they are ready to succeed on their own.
Properly delegating to your staff and volunteers is one of the most important things that you can do for your church. It frees you to do what only you can do and gives those individuals around you an opportunity to rise up and do what only they can do.
