The 80-20 Rule

November 2nd, 2007 • Related • Filed Under • Print this post Print this post

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Duration: 14minutes

Dave Gilpin looks at the 5 reasons why trying to break the 80 / 20 rule will fail every time. Many leaders have become beggars and pushy salesmen in an effort to mobilise the masses. All to no avail. Listen this podcast to find out why!

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    Comment by jon on 30 December 2008:

    very thought provoking, made me reflect on much of church life I have both observed and played a part in.

    question: how much do you find that working with the 20 attracts some of the 80 to join in anyway? my hope is that as I run with those who run with me, others will feel they’re missing out. am I naieve?

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    Comment by roger on 1 January 2009:

    Makes me think of Jesus’ parable of the soils. He just said it was what it was – about 1/4 will ultimately be responsive.

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    Comment by Dave Gilpin on 14 January 2009:

    Hi Jon, thanks for your comments. As long as you are empowering the 20% to not only use gifts but to draw out the gifts, develop character and break down the vision of the church into pieces that the people around them can get on board with – you will see others come further into the life of the church. It’s important that the 20% core doesn’t become elite but instead is always outward looking and inclusive. Half of the battle is to keep them future thinking in terms of people getting saved and building a strong church. This can’t be done without more team, more leaders rising up, talents being released and people being inspired to be a part of the vision through investment, prayer and bringing what they offer to the table. There’s always room for more. A leader is only a leader if they are leading people somewhere not just developing themselves.
    Sow that into your 20% and then you should see people transition from the periphery towards the core of the life of church.
    DAVE

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    Comment by Eddie Colquhoun on 3 February 2009:

    Hi Dave,hope you are well and as always inspired. I have found in my working life in social work, church life, and in the voluntary sector that the 80/20 rule always seems to apply, and act as an inspiration and lead for others. It seems to me in society at large, around 20% of people do voluntary work, in secular working life, perhaps 20% take on more responsibility, whilst undertaking further training, and qualifications(sometimes at their own cost), and in building church the 20/80 rule also applies, with 20% being hearers and doers of the word.I always find it interesting that Jesus had 12 around him, and then 2 or 3 who seemed to be closer, and perhaps more in tune, and yet these ordinary people, with Jesus’s lead have turned the world upside down and inspired the generations. Lets keep on inspiring the 20%, and encouraging others to be transformed by the renewing of their minds. Eddie

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    Comment by Dave Gilpin on 6 February 2009:

    Thanks Ed! You are a thinking man – I like thinking men. Keep up the great work you’re doing!
    DAVE

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