“The Release of Influence that comes when we Confirm our Call and Prophetic Foundation” CICC Café on Leadership 6 th July 2010

2 Pet 1:10-11 “Therefore, brothers, rather be diligent to make your calling and election sure, for if you do these things, you shall never fall. For so an entrance shall be ministered to you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.”

Quote by Mark Victor Hansen “Commitment is the spark that ignites the fire. Commitment is the key that starts the engine. When one lays down a line in the sand and declares, ‘I am committed to do this – whatever it takes, for however long it takes,’ then an invisible signal goes forth, like a radio beacon, resonating with whatever resources are necessary to complete the task.”

Ed Silvoso (Harvest Evangelism) “All around the world God is raising an army of marketplace ministers who are determined to see transformation take place in the domains of business, education and government.”

An example of an influencing Christian Business Extracts from the website of ‘Chick-fil-A’  “Armed with a keen business sense, a work ethic forged during the Depression, and a personal and business philosophy based on biblical principles, Truett Cathy took a tiny Atlanta diner, originally called the Dwarf Grill, and transformed it into Chick-fil-A, the nation’s second largest quick-service chicken restaurant chain with more than $2.9 billion in sales in 2008 and currently more than 1,400 locations. His tremendous business success allowed Truett to pursue other passions – most notably his interest in the development of young people.”  “Over the past 40 years, Chic-fil-A has set out to be America’s best quick-service restaurant. We strive to live up to this mission by not only serving delicious food, but also promoting community connections… We want to enrich the lives of everyone we touch: those who know us as customers, employees, families and friends as well as those who know us only by name or reputation. Through our success in business – and in the community – we know that a little chicken goes a long way.”

The Drawing Power of the Two Kingdoms Kingdom of God Kingdom of this World Lukewarm and Compromising

What is the Secret of Great Christian Leadership? What Characterises Serving Leaders? S ee the Future (Visionary; can see the destination) E ngage and Develop Others (Facilitate; Mentor; Challenge & Support) R einvent Continuously (Always seeking ways to learn and improve) V alue Results and Relationships (Goal/Task and People oriented) E mbody the Values (Disciplined and lead by example) Serves Taken from ‘The Secret’ by Ken Blanchard and Mark R. Miller “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.“ (Mark 10:45) ….Become a Leader who… Become like Jesus!

Quote from Jim Collins’ book ‘Good to Great’ “The leaders who are most effective are not the most dynamic personalities but are those who are more quiet, less assuming and humble. They are successful because they empower, release and exalt others rather than themselves. Such leadership is less personality dependant and the businesses flourish because of it. Often this form of leadership makes the difference between a good company and one that is great.”

Cole’s Forms of Authority Moral Authority Spiritual or Trinitarian Authority Positional Authority Relational Authority Expertise Authority Which forms are the most effective and influential?

Interactive Group Questions  To what extent do you feel that your current leadership role is a call from God to you? How has/could this affect the way you lead?  Which part of the SERVE model are you currently fulfilling and which presents the greatest challenge for: (i) you as a person and (ii) your business/organisation/church?  How do you feel that this forum could help you become a more effective influencer in your work place?