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Acts 2:37-42" data-pin-description="Explore why values are essential to Christian leadership and how the value of capacity building can guide your ministry. Explore the scripture and other foundational practices of leading from your values so you can embody the hope of Jesus. Look at the difference between a fixed mindset and growth mindset and see how a growth mindset is essential for discipleship. Look to 
Acts 2:37-42" data-pin-description="Explore why values are essential to Christian leadership and how the value of capacity building can guide your ministry. Explore the scripture and other foundational practices of leading from your values so you can embody the hope of Jesus. Look at the difference between a fixed mindset and growth mindset and see how a growth mindset is essential for discipleship. Look to 
Acts 2:37-42" data-pin-description="Explore why values are essential to Christian leadership and how the value of capacity building can guide your ministry. Explore the scripture and other foundational practices of leading from your values so you can embody the hope of Jesus. Look at the difference between a fixed mindset and growth mindset and see how a growth mindset is essential for discipleship. Look to 
Acts 2:37-42" data-pin-description="Explore why values are essential to Christian leadership and how the value of capacity building can guide your ministry. Explore the scripture and other foundational practices of leading from your values so you can embody the hope of Jesus. Look at the difference between a fixed mindset and growth mindset and see how a growth mindset is essential for discipleship. Look to 
Acts 2:37-42" data-pin-description="Explore why values are essential to Christian leadership and how the value of capacity building can guide your ministry. Explore the scripture and other foundational practices of leading from your values so you can embody the hope of Jesus. Look at the difference between a fixed mindset and growth mindset and see how a growth mindset is essential for discipleship. Look to 
The Value of…Capacity Building
Capacity building points to the fact that God’s not finished with us yet. We’re still growing in grace.
When we think about building capacity we’re not just talking about helping others develop their capacity. It’s also about our capacity to grow.
The question that emerges is, “Do you have a growth mindset or a fixed mindset?” When we consider capacity building as a value, it is essential to explore the difference between fixed and growth mindsets.
With a fixed mindset, you believe intelligence is static. This leads to people trying to look smart. Because if they’re stuck where they are, and nothing can change, they better be smart.
In a growth mindset, you believe intelligence can be developed. This leads to a desire to learn and therefore a tendency to embrace challenges, and persist when faced with obstacles.
A growth mindset aligns with faith and capacity building.
Values
“The VALUE of…” is podcast series exploring what is important to Christ-centered leaders. Values are more than things we profess. Values are the essential elements that guide a leader’s decisions and actions. They help teams make decisions and know what is important.
Across the next several episodes we’ll dive into questions like:
- Why are values important?
- What does living into our values look like (and why it’s important)?
- What are examples of transformational ministries that can result?
- And what adaptive leadership challenges emerge when you’re living and leading from your values.
Capacity Building
This week we’re looking at the value of capacity building. Acts 2:37-42 sets the stage for the conversation. First we’ll look at the differences between a fixed and growth mindset. Then we turn to how individual and community capacity building both have a place in the life of the church.
We’ll share questions to help you explore how your leadership is or isn’t facilitating a growth mindset. Finally, consider how a growth mindset and capacity building are tied to disciple-making.
Explore Related Episodes
Episode 281: The Value of Community
Episode 280: The Value of Collaboration
Episode 279: Becoming HOPE – A Journey of Discipleship
Episode 278: Habits of HOPE – Engagement
Episode 277: Habits of HOPE – Practices
Episode 276: Habits of HOPE – Offering Christ
Episode 275: Habits of HOPE – Hospitality
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