{"id":4491,"date":"2017-08-14T08:00:57","date_gmt":"2017-08-14T12:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/trainchurchleaders.com\/practicum\/?p=4491"},"modified":"2025-05-22T17:27:35","modified_gmt":"2025-05-22T21:27:35","slug":"basis-for-delegating","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trainchurchleaders.com\/practicum\/basis-for-delegating.htm","title":{"rendered":"Basis for Delegating"},"content":{"rendered":"

We’ve previously noted that delegation shows love for God<\/a> by valuing what He views important. \u00a0He values relationships, community, doing life together. He designed the Church to function that way — Body Life<\/a>. Hence, we have a theological basis for delegating which leads to practical outcomes.<\/p>\n

\"Basis<\/p>\n

Theological Basis for Delegating<\/h2>\n

When we give others opportunity to participate by delegating, we promote the following aspects of God’s design for the Church:<\/p>\n

1) interdependence among the Body<\/p>\n

2) value of members of the Body<\/p>\n

3) working for the greater good<\/p>\n

In addition to what you read here, the Steering the Church Toward Body Life Leadership Guide<\/strong><\/a> also includes some brief thoughts about each of the three points.<\/p>\n

For Resources on Body Life, Go to:\u00a0Body Life Resources<\/a><\/p>\n

All Posts about Delegation:<\/h3>