EP 278 – Assessing and Empowering Associational Leaders with Walker Armstrong
Assessing and Empowering Associational Leaders: A Guide to AMS Assessments and Roles
In this episode, Jimbo and Walker Armstrong delve into the significance of assessments in the role of an Associational Missional Strategist (AMS). Walker shares his extensive background in developing and using assessments, highlighting his experience with the DISC self-assessment and the foundational Ridley church planting assessment. They discuss the essential roles of an AMS—Coach, Collaborator, and Catalyst—detailing the functions and importance of each. The episode also introduces a new AMS assessment tool available at renewalmovement.com, designed for self-development and 360-degree feedback. They emphasize the importance of objective measures in gauging effectiveness and the benefits of coaching from the Replant team to maximize leadership capacity and drive renewal movements in churches.
00:00 Welcome Back to the Bootcamp
00:49 Introduction to Assessments
01:16 Walker Armstrong’s Background
03:52 The Role of an Associational Missional Strategist (AMS)
05:09 Three Key Roles of an AMS
07:59 Deep Dive into the Coaching Role
12:14 Collaborator Role Explained
15:31 Catalyst Role and Visionary Leadership
17:40 Using the AMS Assessment Tool
21:38 Conclusion and Resources
