#59: Jim Wideman - Leadership in the Home

A leader points the way and sets the pace of the home. It’s critical to have goals for yourself and for your family. In Your Marriage: Never quit dating your spouse. Let your kids see you in love with your spouse. Three areas that need intentional attention in marriage: Prayer life/ spiritual life Money Intimacy If you're not working on these 3 areas intentionally, the relationship will struggle. Parenting: Deuteronomy 6 was written for parents. Often times, parents want better for their kids in most areas, but spirituality can be neglected. It’s easy to settle for “just don't be bad.” Parents are responsible for setting the pace and having a vision for the home. If you have a vision for kids at the church, you should have a vision for the kids in your home. If you don't have a plan or goals to aim at, it won't happen. Be intentional. Positional vs. Relational Leadership: Positional leadership is the lowest form of leadership. Anybody can be a father. Strive to be a daddy;