When I was a young boy my dad owned a radio repair shop in downtown Fort Worth. I loved to rummage around in the old radios and see if I could get any of them working. I learned that there were some key vacuum tubes that were critical to making the radio power on and provide music, news, information, and even inspiration to those who listened. One tube was a 6AU6. That tube allowed all of the other tubes to function and amplify the programming picked up by the radio. When that tube went bad, the radio was merely a useless box.

I learned recently that the president of SiriusXM satellite radio uses an interesting acrostic in his meetings. Jim Meyer references the acrostic over and over to his team. It is based on the word A-M-P-L-I-F-Y. Sounds like it fits right into our media world. Here is his acrostic:

  • Applaud and encourage new thinking.
  • Move forward and be purposeful in our desire to win.
  • Prioritize honesty, integrity, and respectful communication.
  • Lean on each other and learn from one another.
  • Invest in our actions and commit to the follow through.
  • Find ways to give back by focusing on community and feeding your individuality
  • You Matter. We embrace our differences, empower each other, and include everyone.

Some good thoughts there. These principles promote fresh thinking with great purpose and desire. They seek to build a foundation of honesty, integrity, and respect with all in our communications. And teamwork, community, and the value of each person on the team is emphasized.

While certainly not a biblical approach, the explanation of the acrostic can have spiritual meaning as we lead others. Look at what God’s Word says in some of these areas.

For I am about to do something new. See, I have already begun! Do you not see it? I will make a pathway through the wilderness. I will create rivers in the dry wasteland. Isaiah 43:19 NLT

…let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. Hebrews 12:1 NLT

He grants a treasure of common sense to the honest. He is a shield to those who walk with integrity.

Proverbs 2:7 NLT

Give your complete attention to these matters. Throw yourself into your tasks so that everyone will see your progress. 1 Timothy 4:15 NLT

We who are strong must be considerate of those who are sensitive about things like this. We must not just please ourselves. Romans 15:1 NLT

I’m sure you could find more from God’s word that amplifies the acrostic A-M-P-L-I-F-Y. More importantly than just finding scripture or reciting an acrostic, put these principles to work as you lead teams and serve the Lord…for His glory and His purpose. And see God’s power turned on and amplified through your ministry.