IFCA REGIONAL LEADERS' HANDBOOK - IFCA International

REGIONAL LEADERSHIP
As a fellowship of individuals, churches and organizations IFCA International
enjoys one of the great privileges of self-government -- the choosing of our own
LEADERS.
These leaders are given guidelines through our Constitution; yet, for the most
part, they are free to direct the ministry and activities of the Regional as they best
sense the leading of the Spirit of God. Thus, the Regional's LEADERS meet to
pray, to plan, and to pursue those matters which they believe will best fulfill the
PURPOSE, GOALS, and PRIORITIES of the Regional.
Every Regional leader will benefit from a careful review of the Constitution of
IFCA International -- at least once a year!
The same kind of review of the Regional's Constitution will also be valuable --
every 6 months! Why? Because it is so easy to be moved by the urgent, and to be
swept along by the trends. How often LEADERS begin to assume what their
role is, and what their duties are. So that, as happened in one Regional, the
President thought he was expected to make all the plans and decisions for the
entire Regional.
As a Regional LEADER of IFCA International may I never ask, "What does the
Regional do for me and my church?" Rather may I ask myself, "What can I and my
church do for the individuals and churches of our Regional?"
REGIONAL LEADER SELF-ASSESSMENT
As a Regional LEADER it will be beneficial to ask yourself the following
questions, and to then take steps to work on areas of weakness:
Do I have a genuine commitment to IFCA International, its position and
purpose?
Do I have a clear understanding of the Regional's purpose, goals and
priorities?
Do I pray and plan toward the fulfillment of the Regional's purpose, goals
and priorities?
Do I work with the other Regional leaders to accomplish the Regional's
purpose, goals and priorities?
Do I understand the Job Description of my office as a Regional leader?
Do I review the Job Description of my office at least every 6 months?
Do I as a Regional leader demonstrate vision?
Do I as a Regional leader exemplify "a servant's heart?"
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IFCA International Regional Leadership
Handbook