1. March 2007 Legitimacy of Leadership Mark 10:43-44 But it shall not be so among you. But whoever would be great among you must be your servant, and whoever would be first among you must be a slave of all.

2. March 2007 Legitimacy of Leadership Galatians 5:13 For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another.

3. March 2007 Legitimacy of Leadership Isaiah 42:1- 4 1 Behold my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen, in whom my soul delights; I have put my Spirit upon him; he will bring forth justice to the nations. 2 He will not cry aloud or lift up his voice, or make it heard in the street; 3 a bruised reed he will not break, and a faintly burning wick he will not quench; he will faithfully bring forth justice. 4 He will not grow faint or be discouraged till he has established justice in the earth; and the coastlands wait for his law. Approval Anointing Modesty Empathy Optimism

4. March 2007 Legitimacy of Leadership “A True leader influences others spiritually only because the Spirit works in and through them to a greater degree than in those they lead.” Spiritual Leadership by J. Oswald Sanders

5. March 2007 Legitimacy of Leadership NaturalSpiritual Self-confidentConfident in God Knows peopleAlso knows God Makes own decisionsSeeks God’s will AmbitiousHumble Creates methodsFollows God’s example Enjoys commandDelights in obedience to God Seeks personal rewardLoves God and others IndependentDepends on God

6. March 2007 Legitimacy of Leadership Extend yourself (sacrifice and serve others) by: Treat others like important people Take a little more time to listen to others Be a bit more trusting and less controlling Lend a hand and help them become the best they are capable of Become genuinely interested in them Sacrifice your ego Sacrifice the desire for power Sacrifice your pride and self interest for greater good.

7. March 2007 Legitimacy of Leadership Sacrifice your pride and self interest for greater good. Avoid conflict, trying to always be right, to have all the answers You forgive, you apologise You give others the credit You will be rejected, unappreciated and even taken advantage of

8. March 2007 Legitimacy of Leadership “Everybody can be great because everybody can serve. You only need a heart full of grace. A soul generated by love.” Martin Luther King Jr.

9. March 2007 Legitimacy of Leadership