Finding Your Niche in the Community,
Notes from teaching by Trista Sue Kragh
Ways to build up your influence in the community:
- Find a problem or need in your community and initiate an idea you have to improve it.
- Volunteer for community service.
- Accept and address a public cause of your passion.
- Join the leadership in local civic clubs or organizations.
- Work towards promotion in your field or passion.
- Join a political organization.
- Seek a public voice; Initiate media involvement, write to the paper or elected officials.
- Establish an internet presence; write articles, media, blogs, books, etc.
- Mentor others in local government.
- Run for or lead a community board.
- Run for local, state, and national public office.
Whatever you choose to do, be an influence with a Kingdom focus!
