Delegating Without Harm: Exodus 18:13–26

The Rev. David Hanke, Restoration, Arlington, VA

Resources provided during session:

• Case Study [Delegating without Giving Proper Authority] DMH Teaching Notes

• Elements of Good Delegation (Teaching)

• Exodus 18.13-26 Handout

• Lecture on Difference between Power and Authority

• Slide Deck on Moses, Power, Authority

Delegation can either multiply ministry or magnify harm. When done poorly, it drains trust, stifles growth, and leaves both leaders and volunteers exhausted. But when done well, it releases people into their gifts and strengthens the body of Christ.

In this session, David Hanke will unpack Jethro’s wise counsel to Moses on how to share leadership in ways that sustain both the leader and the community. Through Scripture and present-day case studies, we’ll explore what healthy delegation looks like in the church today. We are called to give away not just tasks but trust, authority, and space to grow. Come learn how to delegate in ways that build confidence, cultivate calling, and foster true flourishing.