The other day we received our city newsletter in the mail. One of the items of interest was the fact that since the city changed from tub-sized containers to large bin containers one month ago, the amount of things being recycled increased 74%. That is an incredible statistic, but more importantly it points to a principle all leaders should be aware of: Options Increase Opportunities.
When given the option of recycling more people readily did just that. When we had the small tubs, we were limited in how much we could recycle, but no more, thanks to our new large bins. In the same way, when we as leaders give our people more options, we increase their opportunities to volunteer, to lead, to get involved, to invite, to share their faith, you name it.
For example, why not print out a small postcard of your next sermon series. This increases the opportunity for your church to invite others. The same could be done for your children's monthly curriculum. Give something to your children that they can use to invite their friends.
Take some time to think it through and you'll come up with a number of things you can do to increase options, and thereby increase opportunities.
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