Matthew 25:23
“His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’
“His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’
6 Traits of Leaders Who Do Finish Well
Here are six ways that we can develops healthy and effective leaders in the way of Jesus:
1. Cultivate intimacy with Jesus. Being fully devoted to Christ and submitted to God's kingdom with him (developing a Sovereign mindset) is the source of great leadership.
2. Articulate and live by our God-appointed mission and values. To lead well in ministry, we need to discern God's call for how we can serve other people in Jesus' name. This is what will make our heart sing! Bringing in the Sheaves J
3. Form a close relationship with a mentor. You can't care for your soul by yourself — you need someone you turn to for listening, pastoring, and counseling. It's not enough to learn from books, podcasts, and conferences. All of us in ministry and leadership need a soul shepherd. We all need a Naomi and a Ruth.
4. Keep learning. Study Scripture, books and seminars on spiritual formation and leadership. Reflect on your life and leadership. Engage in soul talks with friends and mentors, seeking their empathy and feedback.
5. Manifest Christlikeness (the fruit of the Spirit). In your relationships and service what impacts people the most is the kind of person you are. For instance, becoming patient and kind like Christ Jesus will have more positive impact on the people you lead and care for than anything you say or do (1 Corinthians 13:1-4). They knew what kind of person Ruth was by the way she served her Mother-in-Law.
6. Believe that God is doing something special through you! Great leaders in the way of Christ have a sense of unique God-given purpose. They're not jealous of other leaders or competing with them, they appreciate and enjoy their place of service.
Leaders like this leave behind a legacy of changed lives, fruitful models of ministry, and good works that last. Yet, they're not focused on their legacy — they're focused on loving God and the people around them with the resources the Lord has entrusted to them.
(This article draws on insights from The Making of a Leader by Dr. Bobby Clinton.) The Making of a Leader: Recognizing the Lessons and Stages of Leadership Development Paperback – September 24, 2012 Robert Clinton.
Here are six ways that we can develops healthy and effective leaders in the way of Jesus:
1. Cultivate intimacy with Jesus. Being fully devoted to Christ and submitted to God's kingdom with him (developing a Sovereign mindset) is the source of great leadership.
2. Articulate and live by our God-appointed mission and values. To lead well in ministry, we need to discern God's call for how we can serve other people in Jesus' name. This is what will make our heart sing! Bringing in the Sheaves J
3. Form a close relationship with a mentor. You can't care for your soul by yourself — you need someone you turn to for listening, pastoring, and counseling. It's not enough to learn from books, podcasts, and conferences. All of us in ministry and leadership need a soul shepherd. We all need a Naomi and a Ruth.
4. Keep learning. Study Scripture, books and seminars on spiritual formation and leadership. Reflect on your life and leadership. Engage in soul talks with friends and mentors, seeking their empathy and feedback.
5. Manifest Christlikeness (the fruit of the Spirit). In your relationships and service what impacts people the most is the kind of person you are. For instance, becoming patient and kind like Christ Jesus will have more positive impact on the people you lead and care for than anything you say or do (1 Corinthians 13:1-4). They knew what kind of person Ruth was by the way she served her Mother-in-Law.
6. Believe that God is doing something special through you! Great leaders in the way of Christ have a sense of unique God-given purpose. They're not jealous of other leaders or competing with them, they appreciate and enjoy their place of service.
Leaders like this leave behind a legacy of changed lives, fruitful models of ministry, and good works that last. Yet, they're not focused on their legacy — they're focused on loving God and the people around them with the resources the Lord has entrusted to them.
(This article draws on insights from The Making of a Leader by Dr. Bobby Clinton.) The Making of a Leader: Recognizing the Lessons and Stages of Leadership Development Paperback – September 24, 2012 Robert Clinton.
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I am continuing to write and study. Please say a prayer for me today.
I believe in you and you need to believe in yourself.
I am continuing to write and study. Please say a prayer for me today.
I believe in you and you need to believe in yourself.
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