If you are focused on mentoring new Christians in the body of Christ, then your desire is to map out for them the territory they need to travel because you have been that way before. And if you are focused on equipping members for ministry, you are wanting to influence them in a positive way towards service in the Lord's Kingdom. A congregation will usually not grow spiritually and numerically if leadership does not first set a tone for growth. To be an evangelistic church, leadership must first set the example of evangelism in their own lives. If leaders are only interested in maintaining the status quo in their congregation, then the future of that local family of God may be uncertain.
Leaders inspire others to their best efforts in order to do better, to attain higher purposes.
Leaders are not satisfied with the status quo. They are not satisfied with maintaining things as they are. They are idealists who believe things can be better. Whether your desire is to see a greater level of evangelism, involvement, Bible study, spirituality or fellowship in your local congregation, it has to first begin with you. You cannot influence someone else towards a positive outcome unless you are first serving as an example, a model, for the positive change you are wanting to see in others.