Everyone Needs A Paul, A Barnabas & A Timothy

They say it's lonely at the top. But it shouldn't be. The strongest leaders are never alone. They know it takes solid relationships and connections to others for us to truly grow.

Ask yourself the following three questions.

Who is your Paul? Paul is that mentor with wisdom and experience. He knows where you're going, because he's already been there. He helps you avoid the pitfalls and shares his secrets of success. He sees the potential in you and challenges you to stretch beyond where you think you can. His investment in you is invaluable as it causes exponential growth.

Who is your Barnabas? Barnabas is that "iron sharpening iron" person you call friend.  He is someone you can be yourself with because he knows the real you. He holds you accountable and tells you the truth.  He encourages and believes in you. With Barnabas, you can laugh, cry or even vent. You can have fun or just relax.  How sad it is that so many leaders have no one who they call friend. Oh how  they are missing out.

Who is your Timothy? Timothy is that emerging leader who is hungry for someone to take time and invest in him. He is the next Captain, CEO, Professor, Pastor, Producer or Senator. He has great potential but needs someone to recognize it and draw it out. And you do. You are with him when he fails and when he succeeds. You are his biggest fan. You help sand off those rough edges, because you see a diamond in that piece of coal. You develop, challenge, stretch and empower him. And nothing causes you to grow more than sharing what you know with him.

So I ask again.

     Who is your Paul?

     Who is your Barnabas?

     Who is your Timothy?

If you don't have an answer, do something about it today!

"Life change doesn't happen without life exchange."

"More time with less people equals greater kingdom impact."

  --Tim Elmore