Transforming Church

1. Principle of Simplification – The ability to articulate a clear, practical, transformational vision which answers the question, "Where are we headed?"

2. Principle of Motivation – The ability to gain the agreement and commitment of other people to the vision.

3. Principle of Facilitation – The ability to facilitate the learning of individuals and teams. Peter Senge in The Fifth Discipline says the primary job of leadership now is to facilitate the learning’s of others.

4. Principle of Innovation - The ability to boldly initiate prayerful change when needed.

5. Principle of Mobilization – The ability to enlist, equip and empower others to fulfill the vision.

6. Principle of Preparation - The ability to never stop learning about themselves with and without the help of others. Rick Warren says, "Leaders are learners."

7. Principle of Determination – The ability to finish the race. A leaders' mission is sometime difficult and their journey often lonely. Leaders depend on their stamina, endurance, courage and strength to finish each day.

Erik Rees is the Minister of Life Mission at Saddleback Church. Erik starts his doctorate next year in Strategic Leadership at Regent University. Erik's life purpose is to help organizations focus their resources by creating a synergy of energy within their circle of influence.