SERVANT-HEARTED LEADERSHIP
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In the eyes of Jesus, we’re all leaders!
What does it mean to listen, lead, and love like Jesus? Since each of us is a unique member of the body of Christ with different life experiences, to lead well requires constant dependence on the Spirit to grow us as servant-hearted leaders.
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)
Blog Posts
Giving Criticism • 8 Faith-based Tips
Eight tips for giving constructive, faith-based criticism, from one Christian to another, or from leader to one who is supervised.
Being a Small Group Leader
A small group leader: 1) Learns by listening, 2) Entrusts group members to serve each other, 3) Enables group members to grow and mature in the faith.
A Leader’s Transparency • 6 Benefits to Consider
A transparent leader isn’t pretentious. With discretion, he shares personal stories from his spiritual pilgrimage, and how the truths being taught affect him or her. In the company of trustworthy people, a transparent leader is honest when it comes to disclosing prayer requests.
Books We Love • Leadership
SERVANT-HEARTED LEADERSHIP: Called to Listen, Lead, and Love Like Jesus
Chronic Joy
IN THE EYES OF JESUS, WE’RE ALL LEADERS.
This one-of-a-kind resource book includes 12 chapters, each followed by actionable, practical tips for growth that you will turn to again and again.
Don't Sing Songs to a Heavy Heart: How to Relate to Those Who are Suffering
Kenneth C. Haugk, PhD
Haugk has written an essential guide on caring for and relating to people as they encounter difficult times in life. This book draws on extensive research of those who have experienced various kinds of suffering and offers key insights and suggestions of what to say and do (and what not to say or do) when people are hurting. With its biblical foundation, compassionate approach, and concrete ideas, this book will help you bring God’s loving presence to hurting people when they need it most.
In the Name of Jesus: Reflections on Christian Leadership
Henri J.M. Nouwen
For a society that measures successful leadership in terms of the effectiveness of the individual, Father Nouwen offers a counter definition that is witnessed by a “communal and mutual experience.” For Nouwen, leadership cannot function apart from the community. His wisdom is grounded in the foundation that we are a people “called.” This beautiful guide to Christian Leadership is the rich fruit of Henri Nouwen’s own journey.
Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership: Seeking God in the Crucible of Ministry
Ruth Haley Barton
“I’m tired of helping others enjoy God. I just want to enjoy God for myself.” With this painful admission, Ruth Haley Barton invites us to an honest exploration of what happens when spiritual leaders lose track of their souls. Weaving together contemporary illustrations with penetrating insight from the life of Moses.
Serve Strong: Biblical Encouragement to Sustain God's Servants
Terry Powell
Serve the Lord long enough and discouragement or some form of opposition is inevitable. Joy-sapping workloads, feelings of inadequacy, lack of fruitfulness, or battle fatigue from spiritual warfare often spurs God’s servants to quit or sabotages their passion. The purpose of this book is to infuse them with biblical perspectives that buoy flagging spirits, boost motivation, and cultivate endurance.
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Even More
Good leaders must first become good servants.
“Good leaders must first become good servants.” Robert Greenleaf
According to Scripture, virtually everything that truly qualifies a person for leadership is directly related to character.
“According to Scripture, virtually everything that truly qualifies a person for leadership is directly related to character.” John MacArthur
Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other.
“Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other.” John F. Kennedy
Leadership requires willingness to be transformed into the person we were created to be.
“Leadership requires willingness to be transformed into the person we were created to be.” Peoplewomen.org
No symptom, no sickness, and no setbacks
“No symptom, no sickness, and no setbacks get to steal your leadership potential. Your chronic illness is not allowed the final say … unless you let it. …chronic illness has actually equipped us to be better leaders – more empathetic, resilient, and courageous.” Anna Kowlessar
God ultimately raises up leaders for for one primary reason: His glory. He shows His power in our weakness.
“God ultimately raises up leaders for for one primary reason: His glory. He shows His power in our weakness.” Matt Chandler
We rise by lifting others.
“We rise by lifting others.” Robert Ingersoll
The first job of leadership is to love people. Leadership without love is manipulation.
“The first job of leadership is to love people. Leadership without love is manipulation.” Rick Warren
Good leaders must first become good servants.
“Good leaders must first become good servants.” Robert Greenleaf
mentor leadership is all about serving.
“…mentor leadership is all about serving.” Tony Dungy
Leaders don’t force people to follow; they invite them on a journey.
“Leaders don’t force people to follow; they invite them on a journey.” Charles S. Laure
leadershi-lollipop-moment
Lollipop Moment “…a moment when someone said or did something that you feel made your life fundamentally better, or when something your said or did made someone else feel fundamentally better.” Drew Dudley