I was recently asked, “How can our Bible study leaders use Spiritual Gifts to organize and make their classes more effective?” I want to springboard off that question to share some ideas of how to make your church, organization, or Bible study class more effective. The following four avenues can improve the effectiveness of any organization or group of any size.

Structure – Having a workable, amicable structure in place allows everyone to use his/her abilities in pursuing the groups goals. Too often organizations have restricting structures in place that actually constrict effectiveness. Build your structure around the giftedness of your people for fulfilling your organizational goals. You will be much more effective.

Observation – Perhaps the greatest tool you have for employing the gifts of others is observation. Observe others in the organization to see where each one excels. Not only while engaged in the activities of your organization, watch during the down times. This is when you will often see some of the otherwise unseen, unknown giftedness.

Discuss and practice gift oriented ministry (service) – Employing and utilizing each person’s giftedness is a sure-fire way to increase effectiveness. Do not assign tasks because it needs to be done. Assign tasks according to the giftings of each person in the group. Tasks are not burdensome when we are employing our giftings.

Praise & celebrate – Celebrate all the victories, big and small, along the journey. No victory is too small to celebrate. Some celebrations may be a one on one thank you. But the greater and more you celebrate in front of the entire group, the more good work is recognized by the entire group. Remember, “What gets recognized gets emphasized and What gets emphasized gets recognized.” When people see others getting recognized for their contribution, they too will recognize the importance of their need to contribute accordingly.

Certainly, these are not the only four things that will promote effectiveness in your group or organization, but these four will go a long way in producing effectiveness personally and in the organization. What can you do to implement better practices in each of the four disciplines listed above?

Need help in any of these areas? Contact George Yates or your organizational leaders.

George Yates is an Organizational Health Strategist and coach, assisting churches, organizations, and individuals in pursuing God’s purpose for life. Click here to receive this blog in your email inbox each Tuesday.