Osborne writes, “The most important number to know about North Coast Church is not the weekend attendance. It’s the percentage of adults who participate in one of our small groups.” I found this refreshing compared to so many other churches I hear about that are so focused on the number attending each weekend. I was also challenged as a church leader realizing the growth of SpringWell depends on getting more weekend attendees involved in Growth Groups. This is the best way for them to Stick.

Growth Groups at SpringWell are a big deal and after reading Sticky Church, I am as committed as ever at getting more attendees involved.

The principles they share are simple but profound. They are also intentional and can be replicated. Most churches do not have a clear strategy for developing new leaders. I was personally challenged by this book and felt compelled to evaluate SpringWell’s plan for developing leaders. I am setting time aside soon just for the purpose of developing a SpringWell Leadership Development Strategy. Exponential is a major resource I will use.

Leaders need to reproduce themselves. Jesus was the ultimate example of this principle. I have been guilty of focusing on my own leadership development at the risk of not bringing others on the journey with me. The Ferguson’s provide a clear reminder of Four Relationships Every Leader Needs:

1. A Reproducing Leader Needs Followers
2. A Reproducing Leader Needs Apprentices
3. A Reproducing Leader Needs Peers
4. A Reproducing Leader Needs a Coach

I encourage you to read this book. If you are interested in raising up new Worship Leaders….the book is worth getting if all you do is read chapter 5.

In the last twenty-five years, the church has been bombarded with leadership conferences and books. Yet despite the monumental resources available to us….the church still has a leadership vacuum. OK….I can’t just say the church….our world is in major need of effective leadership.

Jeremie Kubicek writes, “Leadership as we have known it is dead because far too many leaders have abused their positions and lost their moral bearings“. He suggests that true empowering leadership can be revived if we are willing to embrace a few core concepts.

• We must understand what the role of leadership is and what it is not.
• We must be willing to explore the inner world of leadership—things such as intent, power, and motive.
• Influence needs to be recognized as the engine of true leadership.
• Leaders must understand how to influence, not simply how to lead.

This was a motivating book that focuses on leadership as influence and servanthood. The church has leveraged this language as our description for leadership. But far too often we have forgotten the basic truths. Kubicek does a great job through his inspiring stories and practical examples of how to revive leadership as influence. Grab this book and you won’t regret it

One of the most important things SpringWell Church will do all year is host The Global Leadership Summit live from Willow Creek Church in Chicago. This world-wide broadcast event is one of the premier leadership development experiences available to the church.

Discounted registration pricing is quickly approaching its deadline. SpringWell attendees can attend this two day event for only $75.00 (compared to $249.00). This price is only good until July 24 when it increases to $149.00.

Make sure you register today. To receive the SpringWell rate enter code "2012global".