Lead Like Jesus
I just started reading a book entitled "Lead like Jesus" by Ken Blanchard and Phil Hodges and am very stirred by what I've been reading. When you think about leadership what does it mean to you? Is it a position of power in which we can exert our influence over others? No, to me true leadership is being the ultimate servant. As I have grown as a minister I have come to realize the greater your position of leadership the greater your capacity to serve. Jesus said in Matthew 20:25-28,"Jesus called them together and said, "You know the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them. Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to be great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be your slave--just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many."
We need to be "not so with you" people but people with a willingness to give ourselves to others and have a different motive in our leadership positions in order to see others fulfill their destinies. Real leaders have the other's best interest at the heart of what they do. Real leaders care.
The two words that can describe leadership in the realm of God's kingdom are found at the end of verse 28--Just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many. The verbs of true servant leadership are: serving and giving.
Remember if you are a true leader you will have followers. John Maxwell says it best, " He who thinks he leads but has no followers is merely taking a walk." If we will look to serve and give to others many will follow our example.
Here are some of my opinions of what makes a great servant\leader.
1. Leaders know whose they are therefore they know who they are.
2. They know their purpose and therefore are not easily derailed by the opinions of others.
3. They are people of vision and are able to convey it to others.
4. They display excellent character and have unshakable convictions and standards from which they will not sway.
5. They display excellence in every task given them--no matter how small.
6. They are humble and give glory to God in their successes in life.
7. They are passionate about their calling and about those on the "team" with them.
8. They are eternal optimists never conceding to what is happening externally.
9. They are men and women of faith--believing no matter what comes along.
10. They are great communicators--not just people who can speak well--but able to convey their passions to others.
Leading by serving,
Pastor Franko
We need to be "not so with you" people but people with a willingness to give ourselves to others and have a different motive in our leadership positions in order to see others fulfill their destinies. Real leaders have the other's best interest at the heart of what they do. Real leaders care.
The two words that can describe leadership in the realm of God's kingdom are found at the end of verse 28--Just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many. The verbs of true servant leadership are: serving and giving.
Remember if you are a true leader you will have followers. John Maxwell says it best, " He who thinks he leads but has no followers is merely taking a walk." If we will look to serve and give to others many will follow our example.
Here are some of my opinions of what makes a great servant\leader.
1. Leaders know whose they are therefore they know who they are.
2. They know their purpose and therefore are not easily derailed by the opinions of others.
3. They are people of vision and are able to convey it to others.
4. They display excellent character and have unshakable convictions and standards from which they will not sway.
5. They display excellence in every task given them--no matter how small.
6. They are humble and give glory to God in their successes in life.
7. They are passionate about their calling and about those on the "team" with them.
8. They are eternal optimists never conceding to what is happening externally.
9. They are men and women of faith--believing no matter what comes along.
10. They are great communicators--not just people who can speak well--but able to convey their passions to others.
Leading by serving,
Pastor Franko
posted by Pastor.FRANKO @ 10:07 AM
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Awesome post!
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