Dear Servant Leaders,
Confidence in Christian leadership is being grounded in the Word.

Where there is no guidance, a people falls, but in an abundance of counselors there is safety (Proverbs 11:14).

When you start a new leadership role, you are in what is often called a "temporary state of incompetence," faced with having to do the most when you know the least. Being a leader is quite a responsibility, but very much a privilege.

Here are a few guidelines for new leaders:

• Prepare yourself mentally, physically, and emotionally from the time you accept until the time you begin.
• Manage others' expectations of you — leaders above you, your peers, and members of your group or zone.
• Learn the lay of the land and find out how things "really work around here."
• Communicate your story effectively to women inside and outside your group or zone.
• Avoid the traps that confront every new leader such as disrespecting your predecessor, being swayed by “We’ve always done it this way,” or micromanaging your team’s work.

Rejoice in your role as a leader. God has placed you in this position for a reason and He will not abandon you. He has planned your life down to the smallest detail and will walk with you every step of the way. Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you (1 Thessalonians 5:16–18).

I recommend “Stay Calm and Transition On” for tips on transitioning between leaders.

Your sister in Christ,
Lucy
Lucy Servant Leader

Brought to you by the 2023–2025 LWML Leader Development Committee
Shari Miller, Chairman; Nicole Dowdell; Lois Teinert; 
and Arlene Naasz, Vice President of Organizational Resources, Advisory