Basic-leadership (1).docx

Christian Leadership Introduction: “…God chose some people to be apostles and prophets and teachers for the church. But he also chose some to work miracles or heal the sick or help others or be leaders or speak different kinds of languages.” 1Co 12:28 (CEV) 1. Leadership definitions a. The ability to enable a group to engage together in the process of developing, sharing and moving into vision, and then entirely committing everything to the lord. b. The position or function of a leader. c. The period during which a person occupies the position of leader: during his leadership very little was achieved. d. The ability to lead. e. The ability to influence – “nothing more, nothing less." f. The ability to share a vision towards fulfillment. 2. The Call to Leadership 1 Samuel 16:1-13 The 3 elements that make up God’s selection: a. Sovereignly chosen 16:1 "I have provided me a king" The basis for God’s choice is: *The need 16:1 (to fulfill the will and plan of god) *The scriptures (see 1 cor. 1:26-28) *The heart 13:14 b. Sincerely committed 16:11 "he keepeth the sheep" *Integrity 1 timothy 3:2a *Faithfulness Matthew 25:21, 1 timothy 1:12, 2 timothy 2:2 *Motive 1 Corinthians 1: 29-31 c. Spiritually controlled 16:13 *Submission to God 16:1&12 "my servant" "brought him in" *Progression with God 16:18 "the Lord is with him" because he was with God. Ecclesiastes 10:10, Joshua 1:8, *Faith in God 17:37, Hebrews 11:6 3. The C’s of Leadership a. Calling It seems appropriate to begin with Jesus’ words. John 5:30 records Jesus’ statement “I can do nothing on my own initiative. As I hear, I judge; and my judgment is just, because I do not seek my own will, but the will of him who sent me.” What is translated as “will” in the last sentence is qelema (thelema) that implies what God wishes or commands. *John 1:13 “who were born not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God (NASB).” *John 4:34 Jesus said to them, "my food is to do the will of him who sent me, and to accomplish his work.”

*John 5:30 "I can do nothing on my own initiative. As I hear, I judge; and my judgment is just, because I do not seek my own will, but the will of him who sent me.” *John 6:38 "for I have come down from heaven, not to do my own will, but the will of him who sent me.” *John 6:39 “and this is the will of him who sent me, that of all that he has given me I lose nothing, but raise it up on the last day.” *John 6:40 "for this is the will of my Father, that everyone who beholds the son and believes in him, may have eternal life; and I myself will raise him up on the last day." *John 7:17 "if any man is willing to do his will, he shall know of the teaching, whether it is of God, or whether I speak from myself.” *John 9:31 "we know that God does not hear sinners; b. Character It has a significant amount of material since it seems that there is a general sense that character is the most important. *Moses Exodus 2:14 *Abraham Genesis 20:2: *David 2 Samuel 11: 3-4 c. Competence *In genesis 47:6 we find a call for capable men. The land of Egypt is at your disposal; settle your father and your brothers in the best of the land, let them live in the land of Goshen; and if you know any capable men among them, then put them in charge of my livestock. *In exodus 31: 1-5 we find god advising Moses that he selected capable (competent) men. Then the Lord said to Moses, "see, I have chosen bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah, and I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill, ability and knowledge in all kinds of crafts - to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of craftsmanship” in addition, in exodus 35:25 we see that “skilled” workers were selected to make elements for the tent of meeting. It is interesting to note that preceding this mention of “skilled” the text in exodus 35:21 says that these people’s hearts were stirred by God (called). *. Exodus 35:21: Everyone whose heart stirred him and everyone whose spirit moved him came and brought the Lord's contribution for the work of the tent of meeting. *. Exodus 35:25: All the skilled women spun with their hands, and brought what they had spun, {in} blue and purple {and} scarlet {material} and {in} fine linen. (NASB) *1kings 7:14: We see that it was first wisdom and understanding (competence in thought) and then skill (competence in craft) that preceded Hiram’s employment by king Solomon. *1 Chronicles 26:30 and 32: We see reference to the need to have capable people.

*1 Chronicles 26:30: As for the Hebronites, Hashabiah and his relatives, 1,700 capable men, had charge of the affairs of Israel west of the Jordan, for all the work of the Lord and the service of the king. *1 Chronicles 26:32: And his relatives, capable men, {were} 2,700 in number, heads of fathers' {households}. *2 Chronicles 2:7 and 2:13-14: That “skilled” people are needed and desired. *2 Chronicles 2:13 – 14: Now I am sending Huram-abi, a skilled man, endowed with understanding,… *Proverbs 22:29: We find a compelling argument for competence. d. Confidence Even with calling and competence, success may not occur to the level that it could if the leader lacks confidence. The notion of confidence is similar to the concept of self-efficacy (Banura, 1994) in that people perceive their ability to do or not do something. The focus here is on self-perception, rather than reality. Successes and failures contribute to a perception of self-efficacy, although when faced with unfamiliar situations, experience is replaced with self-beliefs of the individual. *Elijah 1 Kings 18 *Peter Matthew 14:28-31 e. Charisma Charisma is the personal quality of leadership arousing popular loyalty and enthusiasm. It is the ability to draw people to you. To make yourself the kind of person with a very strong charisma, you need the following pointers: *Love life People enjoy leaders who enjoy life. Think of the people you want to spend time with. How would you describe them? *Put a “10” on every person’s head One of the best things you can do for people – which also attracts them to you – is to expect the best of them. a survey of 100 self-made millionaires showed only one common denominator – they only saw the good in people. The greatest good you can do for another is not just to share your riches but to reveal to him his own. If you appreciate others, encourage them, help them reach their potential and they will love you for it. *Give people hope French Gen. Napoleon Bonaparte characterized leaders as dealers of hope. *Share yourself People love leaders who share themselves and their life journeys. As you lead people, give yourself to them. Share wisdom, resources and even your pocket. Bring them in some special occasions. When it comes to charisma, the bottom line is other mindedness.

@The roadblocks to charisma: 1. Pride 2. Insecurity 3. Moodiness 4. Perfectionism 5. Cynicism f. Commitment Commitment can be displayed in a full range of matters to include the work hours you choose to maintain, how you work to improve your abilities, or what you do for your fellow workers at personal sacrifice. As the saying goes – he, who has done his best for his own time, has lived for all times. *Starts in the heart. Commitment always precedes achievement *Commitment is tested by action. The only real measure of commitment is action. *Commitment opens the door to achievement. Commitment is the enemy of resistance. f. Courage Courage is doing what you are afraid to do. Courage is highly esteemed the first of human qualities because it is the quality which guarantees all others. *Courage begins with an inward battle. Courage is not the absence of fear. It’s doing what you are afraid to do. It’s having the power to let go of the familiar and forge ahead into new territory. *Courage is making things right, not just smoothing them over. @ Martin Luther King, Jr. Said: “the ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.” @ Great leaders have good people skills, and they can get people to compromise and work together. But they also take a stand when needed. @ Courage deals with principle not perception. *Courage in a leader inspires commitment from followers. @ Courage is contagious. @ Leadership is the expression of courage that compels people to do the right thing. *Courage expands your life. @ Courage opens door, and that is one of its most wonderful benefits. @Courage not only gives you a good beginning, but it also provides a better future. 4. Levels of Leadership a. Position/Rights *Know your job description. *Know the history of the organization.

* Be a Team Player. *Do your ministry with excellence. b. Permission/Relationships *Love your people. *Include others in your journey. *Deal wisely with difficult people. c. Production/Results *Develop and follow a statement of purpose. *Communicate the mission and vision of your church. d. People Development/Reproduction *Place a priority on developing people. *Be a model for others to follow. *Expose key leaders to growth opportunities. e. Personhood/Respect *Your followers are loyal and sacrificial. *You have become a consultant. *Your greatest joy comes from watching others grow and develop. 5. The Growth of a Leader “It is the capacity to grow, develop, and improve their skills that distinguish leaders from followers.” Warren Bennis and Bert Nanis a. Myths about Personal Growth: *Growth is automatic. *Growth comes from information. *Growth comes from experience. b. Reasons why personal growth matters: *Gifting without growth leads to ineffectiveness. *Growth prevents personal and professional stagnation. *Personal growth impacts your organizational growth. *Growth will prelude a better tomorrow. *Continuous improvement helps you reach your potential. c. Obstacle for Growth: *Low self-esteem. We will never attempt for any self-development when we look down on ourselves, engage in self-pity, and accept our present state as our lot in life as if we were born losers. *Laziness (Proverbs 19:15, 24). Only the people on the go will grow. The idle ones are left behind and stagnate. Though we may have the desire to accomplish something, nothing happens until we act upon such desire. *Lack of vision. Vision is a mental image of a preferred future. Many of us live one day at a time. However, the real problem is when we do not give a thought on our own future even for a few seconds. d. Actions for Growth: *Possess the right attitudes. Humility: “I don’t know everything yet.” Teachability: “I want to learn.”

*Practice what you learn. *Pick for yourself a personal mentor. One who is learned, and experienced and preferably older. One who can personally help you reach your goals. One who is willing to take a chance on you. *Plan your preferred future in ministry. Determine where you are right now. Discern where you want to go. Decide how to reach where you want to go. *Pay the price (2 Timothy 2:3-6). Suffer hardship. Discipline yourself. Work smartly. *Put yourself in a growth environment. Conclusion: Many are called but few are chosen (Leadership). It is our awesome responsibility to discover our purpose and to develop our life.