Transforming Churches Connecting Kingdom to Culture Through Servant Leadership

The Servant Leadership Model Two competing models Strong leader Passive “position-holder” Strong Leader Position- holder Another model “Bi-polar disorder”

What is Leadership? “Where there is no vision the people perish.” “The best way to predict the future is to create it.” Peter Drucker, business strategist

What is Leadership? (20) In a word, leadership is ___________________. “The first task of leader is to define __________________. The last is to say “_________________”. In between the two, the leader is a ______________ and a _____________. That sums up the artful leader.” Max Pepree (from: “Leadership is an Art”) influence reality Thank you servant debtor

What is Leadership? (20) In a word, leadership is ___________________. “The first task of leader is to define __________________. The last is to say “_________________”. In between the two, the leader is a ______________ and a _____________. That sums up the artful leader.” Max Pepree (from: “Leadership is an Art”) influence reality Thank you servant debtor “He who thinks he’s leading and has no one following him is only going for a walk.”

The Servant Leadership Modeled by Jesus Knowing responsibilities Casting vision Sacrificing self Elevating others Care for details

Knowing Responsibilities Who currently assigns your responsibilities? Who should? Prioritization must be a priority The Jesus Model

Casting Vision Focus is on God’s vision A God-sized vision Cannot repeat the vision too often or too strongly God has called his bride to a future state, not the past The Jesus Model

Sacrificing Self Demonstrate servant-hood Beware of the trappings of the office Caution about finances Keeping a pure heart Maintain accountability The Jesus Model

Elevating Others Celebrate leadership in others Give opportunity for leadership development in others See failure as an education, not the definition of the person The Jesus Model

Care for Details Details make all the difference If you are not a detail person, find a partner who is Being faithful in the small things will give opportunities in larger issues Establish accountability models for the details The Jesus Model

To be like Jesus... Know responsibilities Cast vision Sacrifice self Elevate others Watch details

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