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The Son of Hachaliah was a man that
had the interest of his nation at heart; he was concerned about the occupants
of his city and did not show a blind sight to the happenings of his father’s
land. Things had gone from bad to worse, men were in captivity, the young ones
in great affliction and the women of his homeland were in great reproach. He
became distressed after the news of what had become of his people, neither did
he celebrate nor riot at the deteriorating state of his homeland but saw the
need for that one missing part of the puzzle – The Revival Leader.
Realizing the traumatic state of his country, he sat down and wept, mourned, fasted and
prayed before God, bearing the pressure and speaking about it. The comfort of
his people brought a zeal burning inside of him and when the opportunity
presented itself he got hold of it with his two hands, because he knew that if
he did not arise to the call of rescue, many will suffer and multitude would
perish. He stood up and never looked back until his purpose was fulfilled, yes!
Despite all challenges Nehemiah never looked back. Chapters 1 – 7 of the book
of Nehemiah spoke of the kind of man God is willing to empower and enable for
the rescue of millions and that person is YOU.
Without
a revival leader, the people will fall into sin and error. The lack of a true
revival leader has contributed to the high level of atrocities being committed
in the world and even in the church today. Reading the book of Judges 2:10-13;
17: 6; 21:25 shows how it was easy for the house of Israel to fall and wallow
in inequity due to lack of a true revival leader. Therefore, there is a great
need in the church of Christ today for a Revival Leader who will build and
teach the church which conforms to the standard of God’s word. Matt. 28:19-20
“…teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you…” it
is therefore germane to identify the major factors that will make a revival
leader out of you.
a revival leader, the people will fall into sin and error. The lack of a true
revival leader has contributed to the high level of atrocities being committed
in the world and even in the church today. Reading the book of Judges 2:10-13;
17: 6; 21:25 shows how it was easy for the house of Israel to fall and wallow
in inequity due to lack of a true revival leader. Therefore, there is a great
need in the church of Christ today for a Revival Leader who will build and
teach the church which conforms to the standard of God’s word. Matt. 28:19-20
“…teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you…” it
is therefore germane to identify the major factors that will make a revival
leader out of you.
FACTORS
THAT WILL MAKE A REVIVAL LEADER OUT OF YOU
THAT WILL MAKE A REVIVAL LEADER OUT OF YOU
Ø God Factor:
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This is a place of God
and You Alone; if God can’t have you he can’t use you(Prov. 23:26)
This is a place of God
and You Alone; if God can’t have you he can’t use you(Prov. 23:26)
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The word of God is what
should form the basis of your vision and mission (Deu 11:18).
The word of God is what
should form the basis of your vision and mission (Deu 11:18).
·
Without God you are
not, without Him you cannot and without Him you will not (Jh 15:5).
Without God you are
not, without Him you cannot and without Him you will not (Jh 15:5).
Ø Spiritual Factor:
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Prayer assists in the
provision of encouragement, boldness and strength to forge ahead even when
there seems to be no way forward.
Prayer assists in the
provision of encouragement, boldness and strength to forge ahead even when
there seems to be no way forward.
·
Holiness and brokenness
are two indefatigable spiritual arsenals that must never fail.
Holiness and brokenness
are two indefatigable spiritual arsenals that must never fail.
·
Guard your heart
jealously, by fighting against spiritual defilement else the entire ministry is
put at risk. Your life and ministry depends on your spiritual healthiness.
Guard your heart
jealously, by fighting against spiritual defilement else the entire ministry is
put at risk. Your life and ministry depends on your spiritual healthiness.
Ø Time Factor:
·
Every vision has a time
frame, be on time. Never be a tenant in the graveyard of procrastination.
Every vision has a time
frame, be on time. Never be a tenant in the graveyard of procrastination.
·
If you appear before
your time of introduction, you will disappear before your time of
manifestation.
If you appear before
your time of introduction, you will disappear before your time of
manifestation.
·
When ones timing is
wrong, everything else goes wrong, for when
time is against a man he lands in frustration
When ones timing is
wrong, everything else goes wrong, for when
time is against a man he lands in frustration
Ø Personal Development
Factor:
Factor:
·
Your growth in life and
ministry is based on how much attention you pay to yourself. Not forgetting
that your personality can constitute success or failure.
Your growth in life and
ministry is based on how much attention you pay to yourself. Not forgetting
that your personality can constitute success or failure.
·
Maturity is of utmost
importance as one must know how to handle crises and conflict effectively.
Maturity is of utmost
importance as one must know how to handle crises and conflict effectively.
·
Adequately work on your
character, style and personality. Be mindful of your temperament and attitude
this is crucial.
Adequately work on your
character, style and personality. Be mindful of your temperament and attitude
this is crucial.
Ø Health Factor:
·
You need to be healthy
to perform greatly as a leader for when your body gives way, every other thing
falls apart.
You need to be healthy
to perform greatly as a leader for when your body gives way, every other thing
falls apart.
·
If you allow unhealthy
living destroy your body, your replacement will soon emerge.
If you allow unhealthy
living destroy your body, your replacement will soon emerge.
·
Elisha the anointed
died of sickness, yet his bones woke up the dead years after he died, Remember
your health is your responsibility (II Kings 13:21)
Elisha the anointed
died of sickness, yet his bones woke up the dead years after he died, Remember
your health is your responsibility (II Kings 13:21)
Ø Marital Factor:
·
Your home is a
prototype of your exploits in your service for God, therefore your first rescues, followers and congregation is your household.
Your home is a
prototype of your exploits in your service for God, therefore your first rescues, followers and congregation is your household.
·
No revival leader can
succeed or excel with a turbulent marriage, ignoring the error signals in your
marriage might cost you more than you can afford, therefore take heed.
No revival leader can
succeed or excel with a turbulent marriage, ignoring the error signals in your
marriage might cost you more than you can afford, therefore take heed.
·
Your spouse tells us
more about who you really are. What does your spouse call you? Give attention
to your spouse, he/she is your heritage and a help in time of need.
Your spouse tells us
more about who you really are. What does your spouse call you? Give attention
to your spouse, he/she is your heritage and a help in time of need.
Ø Price-Tag Factor:
·
Revival leadership is
not cheap talk but hard work. There is no substitution to hard work; it is a
major price to pay if vision and ministry fulfillment are to be obtained.
Revival leadership is
not cheap talk but hard work. There is no substitution to hard work; it is a
major price to pay if vision and ministry fulfillment are to be obtained.
·
The price of patience
and persistence is an irrefutable price of leadership. There will be rejection
and criticism, but one must be able to handle such forces in the pursuit of
vision.
The price of patience
and persistence is an irrefutable price of leadership. There will be rejection
and criticism, but one must be able to handle such forces in the pursuit of
vision.
·
Discipline, confidence,
courage, unselfishness and integrity are traits of true leadership that will be
demanded from us in order to achieve the mission pursuit.
Discipline, confidence,
courage, unselfishness and integrity are traits of true leadership that will be
demanded from us in order to achieve the mission pursuit.
Ø Grace Factor:
·
The anointing, like a
fuel helps to move ones vision and ministry to fulfillment (Act 4:33).
The anointing, like a
fuel helps to move ones vision and ministry to fulfillment (Act 4:33).
·
Your really don’t know
how heavy your car is until you have to push it, without his grace backing, the
race to vision and ministerial success becomes frustrating. (Ish. 10:27)
Your really don’t know
how heavy your car is until you have to push it, without his grace backing, the
race to vision and ministerial success becomes frustrating. (Ish. 10:27)
·
With his grace upon
you, men won’t see you sweat but they will not deny your effect (Lk 2:40).
With his grace upon
you, men won’t see you sweat but they will not deny your effect (Lk 2:40).
Ø Relationship Factor:
·
The company you keep
will determine the height you’ll get to as a revival leader.
The company you keep
will determine the height you’ll get to as a revival leader.
·
A poor communication
skill will put your vision and ministry at risk. You must know how to handle others.
A poor communication
skill will put your vision and ministry at risk. You must know how to handle others.
·
Handle betrayal with
calmness and don’t be in haste to act and avoid retaliation. This is a sign of
maturity.
Handle betrayal with
calmness and don’t be in haste to act and avoid retaliation. This is a sign of
maturity.
Ø Covenant Factor:
·
Covenant preserves your
life and everyone attached to you (Gen 6:18).
Covenant preserves your
life and everyone attached to you (Gen 6:18).
·
God doesn’t just enter
into a covenant with man; you work for it through kingdom sacrifice, obedience
and Kingdom investment (1King 3:4-13)
God doesn’t just enter
into a covenant with man; you work for it through kingdom sacrifice, obedience
and Kingdom investment (1King 3:4-13)
·
The secret of His
covenant is based on the depth of your fear for Him (Ps 25:14)
The secret of His
covenant is based on the depth of your fear for Him (Ps 25:14)
Ø Financial Factor:
·
Great vision finds it
easy to run on word power with the pocket power in place. Salvation is indeed
free but the gospel is very expensive. Learn how to be resourceful to raise
funds.
Great vision finds it
easy to run on word power with the pocket power in place. Salvation is indeed
free but the gospel is very expensive. Learn how to be resourceful to raise
funds.
·
Your financial
management skill will be tested by God before He can unlock His kingdom
warehouse to you. You must be prudent
Your financial
management skill will be tested by God before He can unlock His kingdom
warehouse to you. You must be prudent
·
No giver ever begs.
Your giving is your ladder to your greatness. Therefore, never boast of your
giving but be thankful and cheerful while giving
No giver ever begs.
Your giving is your ladder to your greatness. Therefore, never boast of your
giving but be thankful and cheerful while giving
Ø Wow! Factor:
·
There is only one of
you; your mandate to lead many to revival distinguishes YOU.
There is only one of
you; your mandate to lead many to revival distinguishes YOU.
·
You are a failure the
day the ‘You’ inside of you gives up on YOU
You are a failure the
day the ‘You’ inside of you gives up on YOU
·
Hmm…, the wow factor
to your divine mission and vision is YOU!
Hmm…, the wow factor
to your divine mission and vision is YOU!
Ø Evaluation Factor:
·
It is important for you to mind whose
work you copy and pattern your life after. Be careful with what you feed your
soul with and evaluate the person you follow.
It is important for you to mind whose
work you copy and pattern your life after. Be careful with what you feed your
soul with and evaluate the person you follow.
·
Your character and attitude evaluation
and adjustment is crucial. According to Billy Graham “when wealth is lost,
nothing is lost, when health is lost, something is lost but when character is
lost, all is lost”
Your character and attitude evaluation
and adjustment is crucial. According to Billy Graham “when wealth is lost,
nothing is lost, when health is lost, something is lost but when character is
lost, all is lost”
·
Ensure that regular retreat is a major
item on your itinerary. Don’t be too
busy to refuel, else you run out of strength when you are mostly needed.
Ensure that regular retreat is a major
item on your itinerary. Don’t be too
busy to refuel, else you run out of strength when you are mostly needed.
Ø The Love Factor:
·
The Lord will only commit great things
into the hands of him that is sincerely in love with him. “So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee.
He saith unto him, Feed my lambs”.
John 21:15
The Lord will only commit great things
into the hands of him that is sincerely in love with him. “So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee.
He saith unto him, Feed my lambs”.
John 21:15
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To move to
the next level of greatness in ministry, expect the ‘love test’ from God
To move to
the next level of greatness in ministry, expect the ‘love test’ from God
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The secret of
fathers in faith in their pursuit of ministry is not only revealed in their
zeal for the ministry but was also seen in their undying love for the Lord.
The secret of
fathers in faith in their pursuit of ministry is not only revealed in their
zeal for the ministry but was also seen in their undying love for the Lord.
Oluwatuyi
Olaniyi is a conference and seminar speaker on church leadership, workers and
church health that is rooted in productive stewardship and accountability. He
holds a Doctorate Degree in Church Growth and Ministry and he is the Chief
Servant of Church Resuscitation Ministry. You can reach him on 08077814990 /
09065270518. crcinfo2004@gmail.com.
Olaniyi is a conference and seminar speaker on church leadership, workers and
church health that is rooted in productive stewardship and accountability. He
holds a Doctorate Degree in Church Growth and Ministry and he is the Chief
Servant of Church Resuscitation Ministry. You can reach him on 08077814990 /
09065270518. crcinfo2004@gmail.com.
