{"id":11337,"date":"2023-06-19T09:00:03","date_gmt":"2023-06-19T13:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trainchurchleaders.com\/practicum\/?p=11337"},"modified":"2026-07-07T14:43:30","modified_gmt":"2026-07-07T18:43:30","slug":"avoiding-pitfalls-of-delegation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trainchurchleaders.com\/practicum\/avoiding-pitfalls-of-delegation.htm","title":{"rendered":"Avoiding Pitfalls of Delegation"},"content":{"rendered":"

Delegating<\/a> has many benefits but to reap the greatest potential, it needs to be done well. As church leaders we must avoid the pitfalls of delegation which tend to be either …<\/p>\n

maintaining too much control,
\nor not providing enough accountability.<\/p>\n

How to Avoid the Pitfalls of Delegation<\/h2>\n

Our goal in delegating must be more than simply getting the task accomplished. We must look at how the process affects the person to whom we delegate. We’re to be concerned about building one another up and not tearing them down (Rom. 15:1-2; 2 Cor. 10:8; 13:10; 1 Thess. 5:11). People can become frustrated, even feel inadequate or inferior, when we micro-manage them. When set up for failure by us taking a non-supportive hands-off approach, they could get discouraged and disillusioned for future ministry.<\/p>\n

\"Avoid<\/a>
\nTo avoid these pitfalls we must “consider how<\/strong> we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds” (Heb. 10:24) when we delegate. Spurring on certainly isn’t hands-off but neither is it controlling.<\/p>\n

Below are some questions to ask in the process of delegating to consider how to do that:<\/p>\n

First analyze your situation.<\/p>\n