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More and more often, pastors are being asked to wear multiple hats.  Reaching new people, coordinating various groups, and discipling people to serve, give, and lead are just a few of the issues confronting pastors in growing churches\u2014and that\u2019s just the good stuff!  As a church grows, so do her demands. Sometimes, these demands are too high for just one leader.  Like Jethro mentored Moses, Christian leaders must navigate how to share responsibility so their ministries continue to thrive. This is where the “second chair” makes a huge difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who is \u201cThe Second Chair Leader”?<\/em>  <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While the specific title and job description given to a “second chair leader” may vary from church to church, leaders serving in this role are commonly responsible for taking the vision of the senior pastor and church and translating that vision into reality.  This person\u2019s influence and broad-based skill set add value throughout<\/em> the organization, not just to one team. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are the chief components for effectiveness as a “Second Chair Leader”?  <\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1.  The second chair leader is loyal <\/strong>to the senior pastor and the organization. Regarding vision, direction, and strategy, the staff and membership need to see a second chair leader as one<\/em> with the senior pastor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2.  The second chair leader is a relationship builder. Due to time constraints and demands from multiple teams and staff members, this leader must be able to build positive, trust-based relationships to ensure that implementation and growth occur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3.  The second chair leader is humble. While humility is always a desirable trait, the second chair leader must demonstrate not only a willingness<\/em> to work through others and see them get credit, but be committed to<\/em> working through others and crediting them for their successes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4.  The second chair leader is a big-picture thinker. This leader must see the larger picture and understand how each ministry moves the church toward fulfilling her vision.  At the same time, they should recognize when ministries cease to create positive momentum toward vision fulfillment and take intentional and creative steps to remedy these incongruences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What tips can you offer “Second Chair Leaders”? <\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1.  Communication<\/strong> is everything. The second chair leader knows the right time and the right way to discuss issues with the senior pastor. With my pastor, I try to \u201clive inside his head.\u201d For example, I seek to understand and respect his weekly rhythms and take these into account when I speak with him about church matters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2.  Be patient<\/strong>. Building trust takes time. Commitment to the task at hand coupled with a \u201cwhat-ever-it-takes\u201d attitude will earn trust. Stay loyal to the end goal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3.  Keep short accounts<\/strong>. Relational capital must remain high between you and the senior pastor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Leading from the Second Chair<\/em>, Mike Bonham mentions three paradoxes that explain the complexity of this position.  The paradoxes multiply when you realize you must be proficient at both sides of the \u201cand.\u201d The second chair leader is a:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Creative Thinker & Detailed Implementer<\/strong>. The second chair leader must effectively untangle messes and remember one decision can ripple throughout the entire ministry.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Subordinate & Leader<\/strong>. The second chair leader leads like the senior pastor doesn\u2019t exist, but knows full well that he does.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Contentment & Dreaming<\/strong>. As Christ-followers, God has given us dreams. Yet, in this role, you have to hitch your wagon to someone else\u2019s dream.  It\u2019s your responsibility to get on the same page that he is on as you simultaneously dream yourself.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    At times, the second chair is a lonely seat.  Venting is problematic because you must remain loyal to your senior pastor. Therefore, talking to subordinates and members is off-limits.  It can be a thankless seat in that no one will acknowledge how hard the work is because they don\u2019t (and can\u2019t) understand what it feels like to be responsible for the entire ministry. Remember to ask, \u201cGod, where are you working in this, and what do you want to teach me?<\/em>\u201d  Remember that you are performing for an audience of one.  In Christ\u2019s eyes, leading, equipping, and serving His bride are the most critical jobs in the world, regardless of the specific seat you occupy.  <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    The second chair leader is responsible for taking the vision of the Senior Pastor and Church and translating that vision into reality. Here are a few tips that can help him do this more effectively.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":17,"featured_media":833,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"off","_et_pb_old_content":"\n

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    I remember the first time I stood up to teach the Bible to a group of women in my local church. I was terrified. Yes, I studied the passage diligently and spent hours preparing pages of notes, but I wasn\u2019t sure if my preparation was effective. Is my teaching structured well? Will the women be interested or learn anything new? Have I interpreted this passage correctly?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Many women who are asked to teach a Sunday School class, speak at a Bible study, or lead a small group experience similar fears. They often have little or no training specific to teaching Scripture and feel unequipped and insecure in their preparation. Even so, the abundance of resources available on the subject of teaching Scripture can be paralyzing for a new Bible teacher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    That\u2019s why we need books like Empowered and Equipped: Bible Exposition for Women Who Teach the Scriptures<\/em><\/a>. Julia Higgins, assistant professor of ministry to women at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, seeks to provide women with the tools they need to faithfully and effectively teach the Word of God to other women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Empowered and Equipped: Biblical Exposition for Women Who Teach the Scriptures <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    \u201cJesus commissioned disciples to teach the nations, and women of the church must take his call seriously.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Men and women alike are given the spiritual gift of teaching, yet few resources are designed specifically for women who exposit the Scriptures. In Empowered and Equipped<\/em>, Julia Higgins steers women through the steps needed to faithfully interpret, apply, and teach a passage of Scripture. By examining both the principles and practices of teaching of Bible exposition, Higgins seeks to prepare women in the local church to make and mold disciples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    B&H Academic. 224 pp. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Should Women Teach the Bible?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    First we must ask, Is a book that encourages and equips women to teach Scripture necessary or even appropriate? There\u2019s much discussion today about whether the Bible permits women to teach at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    In an effort to submit to Scripture\u2019s teaching, many have unfortunately moved beyond what God\u2019s Word prescribes to impose unbiblical restrictions on women. To argue that women shouldn\u2019t teach Scripture in any formal setting misunderstands God\u2019s design for discipleship. Higgins argues that all followers of Christ, including women, are included in the Great Commission and its call to teach other disciples everything Christ commanded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Furthermore, as Higgins explains, \u201cSome may conflate the spiritual gift of teaching with the office of pastor\/elder and draw a false conclusion that only men are to exercise the gift of teaching. While qualified men are responsible to teach and oversee the local church, that does not negate the fact that both men and women are given the spiritual gift of teaching.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    All followers of Christ, including women, are included in the Great Commission and its call to teach other disciples everything Christ commanded.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

    Spiritual gifts, including the gift of teaching, are given for the common good (1 Cor. 12:7<\/a>) and for building up the church (1 Cor. 14:12<\/a>). It follows that women are not only permitted to teach in appropriate settings but are needed for the growth and maturity of the body of Christ. This pattern is exemplified in the women in Scripture who are called to teach and commended for their teaching ministries, many of which Higgins references.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    In light of the biblical call for women to teach, Higgins writes,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The end of the matter is this: women should be given a context where they can teach the Word in the local church. Why? Because Christ\u2019s church will grow and others will be discipled in the faith.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Her book, therefore, provides \u201ca pathway for women to exercise teaching gifts in the local church,\u201d and specifically focuses on training women to teach women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Helpful Foundation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Higgins provides an accessible yet substantial foundation for teaching Scripture. She incorporates principles and strategies from some of the most highly respected Bible teachers of our day, giving readers a well-rounded introduction to teaching Scripture without information overload.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Higgins has a high view of God\u2019s Word and a Christ-centered approach that highlights the overarching storyline of the Bible. Readers will gain essential tools for expository teaching, learning to base the central teaching focus, supporting points, and application on the main point and structure of the text itself. Higgins even encourages this kind of verse-by-verse teaching for topical messages, so that the teacher is always communicating the text\u2019s intended purpose rather than taking passages out of context as proof texts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Empowered and Equipped<\/em> walks teachers through the process of creating a Bible exposition, from understanding the nature of Scripture all the way to writing an expositional outline. Higgins covers a wide range of content from theoretical to practical, including information on biblical genres, basic doctrinal issues, and hermeneutics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    She spends a large portion of the book giving instruction on studying the Bible inductively, including specific strategies for observation, interpretation, generalization, and application and for how that study translates into instruction. The scope of the book makes it suitable for beginners\u2014although they may want to work through it more slowly\u2014as well as for those who have been studying and teaching Scripture for some time but are looking for a process to follow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    While Empowered and Equipped<\/em> covers an impressive amount of ground in a surprisingly manageable page count, readers may leave with unanswered questions. For example, the book includes almost no discussion of incorporating meaningful illustrations or transitions. On other topics, such as the discussion of genre or the overview of theological doctrines, Higgins gives only brief introductions. Anything more, however, would make the book overwhelmingly dense, and readers can continue to explore these topics in more depth as they see fit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Empowered and Equipped to Teach God\u2019s Word<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    The church needs gifted women who not only speak on a short list of \u201cfemale-friendly\u201d topics stereotypical of women\u2019s conferences or retreats but who teach the whole counsel of God for the good of the body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    The church needs gifted women who not only speak on a short list of \u2018female-friendly\u2019 topics but who teach the whole counsel of God for the good of the body.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

    Higgins appeals, \u201cThis call for women to be teachers of the Word arises from a place of care and concern for over half of the body, so that the church might grow in love for God and his Word, passing it along to others, so that they too might go and make disciples of all nations to the end that Christ\u2019s commands are observed.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    As this book makes its way into the hands of more and more women who treasure the Bible and long to see it elevated and proclaimed, I pray the church will be edified and God\u2019s glory made known. I pray the teachers it equips will grow in their love for Christ even as the women they teach develop new excitement for God\u2019s Word. 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