Guest Blog: Lori Black, Executive Assistant to Pastor Steven Furtick
I’ve worked for Pastor Steven for almost 2 years now and through that time, one of the essential practices we’ve learned is that Senior Pastors need to be able to wholeheartedly trust those closest to them so they can operate in the fullness of their calling. I really believe that the reason Pastor Steven and I have worked together so successfully is that there’s a deep root of trust that’s been established over my years of service. Trust is always believing that someone’s heart and intentions are pure. This is so vital because even when actions fail or are perceived differently than how they were intended, you can always rely on the belief that the heart of the person is good.
Consistently displayed loyalty builds trust between leaders and their staff. You can show your loyalty in many ways, but the more a leader feels your unwavering commitment to them, the more they’ll feel able to allow you to carry.
• Over-communicate your support and belief in what God has called your leader to do
• Show your loyalty to them by your commitment to help in even the smallest, seemingly insignificant ways
• Follow through to completion all the tasks your leader asks you to do. A leader needs to have confidence that even if something isn’t done right the first time, you are committed to working until his vision for the project is fulfilled
• Above all, allow them to know and feel your complete support and belief in how God has called them to lead so that even in difficult decisions or processes, your leader knows he has you to lean on and you’ll stand with him through any outcome
Commit yourself to being the kind of person your leader can rely on to stand with them through anything and you’ll be amazed at how God will use you as a source of strength.