The H.E.A.R.T. of a Home Group Leader

A Home Group consists of many elements: members willing to be open, vulnerable and transparent with their lives and struggles. but just as imortant as its members is its leader and their apprentice(s) whom they lead. At this time, I would like to lift up my Home Group leader and the H.E.A.R.T. he has demonstrated since his leadership began. To prevent him from becoming prideful or embarrassed, I will not provide his name or which Home Group, although if you know me well, you'll know to which Home Group I am referring. First, I would like to lift up my leader's Humility in how he leads by example. His sharing from his own personal life experiences and struggles helps us relate to him and each other, making it easier to share from our own experiences. Another way he demonstrates humility is listening without interruption or already having prepared what he is going to say next.

Secondly, he is Encouraging in his words and gentleness. He also demonstrates gentleness and kindness is his demeanor.

Thirdly, my Home Group leader is one who is able to hold me Accountable. During the brief time in which has has been my accountability partner, he has been very instrumental in helping me see the areas in my life where I need the most help.

Another aspect of my Home Group leader is his being Respectful. Despite the fact that I am older in biological age, in the times when he has had to confront me or help me see my weaknesses, he has always done so respectfully and gently with his words.

Lastly, Truthfulness has been evidenced in his relatability in sharing his testimony and his answers to difficult inquiries about his life and instruction.

As you can see, from the above acronym, my leader has the H.E.A.R.T. of what it takes to be a Godly, Christ-like leader. Praise the Lord for His leading him to our Home Group. May God continue to bless him in his job and walk with Christ.

(Originally posted at www.myspace.com/jkirton2 Blog on October 1, 2006)