Christian Leadership

1. CHRISTIAN
LEADERSHIP
CELIA M. SAYSON
HEAD, ESP DEPARTMENT

2. LEADERSHIP
 a process in which a leader attempts to
influence his or her followers to establish
and accomplish a goal or goals.
 a continuous process, with the
accomplishment of one goal becoming the
beginning of a new goal.
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CELIA M. SAYSON – Head, ESP Department

3. Who is a
CHRISTIAN LEADER?

4. A person who has believed in Jesus
Christ, accepted Him as Lord and Savior,
and lives by His teachings and
instructions.
Biblical leadership and for that matter,
Christian leadership begins with a divine
appointment. (Moses, David, Peter)
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Christian

5. ANALOGY
A Leader may be described as:
oManager
oDirector
oCoach
oInstructor
oFacilitator
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6. An EFFICIENT LEADER
is good at the following:
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TEAM BUILDING
- putting in place what it takes
to ensure that there is a good
collaboration between
leadership and followers.
Unity within leadership team
is important.

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TEAM BUILDING
Two main challenges that militate against
 INDIVIDUALISM
Our culture esteems
individualism over groups,
Our culture esteems
competition over cooperation
o Individualism however
cripples team efficiency and
effectiveness.
 CONFLICT
Conflict is inevitable, but leaders
must do well to resolve it.
False niceness can limit leaders’
credibility, it affects building a
team.

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Conflict Resolution
Conflict over facts of situation
Eg. There is no money to buy musical instruments we all wish for.
Conflict over method or means
Do we buy our paint and engage the services of a painter or allow the
painter to go for materials and add to his charge.
Conflict over ends or goals
Eg. Do we buy robes or projector after anniversary.
Conflict over values
Eg. Should a member go to the stadium to watch football? Can a
member sell alcoholic drinks.

9. AGUIDEFORSOLUTION
Obtain as much information as
possible.
Buy as much time as possible.
Make assessment of the
individuals involved in the
conflict.
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10. The harvest is plenteous, more hands must be on deck.
There is the need for delegation.
Delegation means more than giving orders or simply
assigning task. Do not mistake issuing of commands
for delegation.
- to delegate means to involve someone in an
Endeavour by coordinating his or her efforts with
one’s own goals.
Delegation coordinate people and links them with the
specifics of the plan.
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DELEGATION

11. DELEGATION PROCESS
Write a job description.
What kinds of responsibility will you want to hand over
to that person?
Look for a suitable person (check competence and
availability)
Give authority to the appointee
Provide the resources needed to accomplish the task.
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12. Christian leaders need to take positive action to
encourage helpful and healthy accountability.
Leadership goes with accountability
The leader is accountable to those he/she leads, eg
class, organization, society etc.
The leader is accountable to the church
Spiritual leaders are accountable to God.
Spiritual leadership necessitates an acute sense of
accountability
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ACCOUNTABILITY

13. Leadership is a transforming relationship in which
the Leader invests in the growth and development of
the followers, empowering them to become what God
has gifted them to be.
Increase the abilities so that they can and would
contribute to achieving the goal of the organization
Empower people to own and implement mission
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CAPACITY BUILDING

14. CHRISTIANLEADERSHIP
When most people think of leadership, they
picture a military officer giving out orders or an
employer closely supervising his employees,
making sure all the work gets done.
These aspects can be part of leadership, but
they are not the essence of Christian
leadership. Jesus Christ is the ultimate example
of spiritual leadership.
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15. CHRISTIAN
LEADERSHIP
CELIA M. SAYSON
HEAD, ESP DEPARTMENT
PART II

16. Christian Leadership?
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WHAT IS
Christian leadership is Shepherd Leadership.
Christian leadership is Servant Leadership.
Christian leadership insists on humility.
Christian Leadership has to do with relationships.
Christian Leadership has to do with stewardship.

17. SHEPHERDLEADERSHIP
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The shepherd is one who has several roles in
regard to his sheep.
The shepherd leads, feeds, nurtures, comforts,
corrects and protects.
The shepherd of the Lord’s flock needs to adopt the
leadership style of Jesus.
The Apostle Paul understood this: “Follow my
example, as I follow the example of Christ”(1
Corinthians 11:1).
The Christian leader is one who follows Christ and
inspires others to follow Him as well.

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SERVANTLEADERSHIPSpiritual leadership is servant leadership.
Jesus taught us, "the Son of Man did not come to be
served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom
for many" (Matthew 20:28).
Jesus did not lead by giving out orders or by
supervising. Jesus led by being a servant and serving
alongside of His followers.
People want to follow a person who serves alongside
them and sets an example for them.

19. CHRISTIANLEADERSHIP
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INSISTS ON HUMILI
Humility is the attitude that puts others ahead of you, that
considers others more important than yourself.
It was said of Moses, the leader of over one million Israelites,
"Now Moses was a very humble man, more humble than anyone
else on the face of the earth" (Numbers 12:3). Jesus said, learn of
me because I am meek and humble.
Leaders who thing too highly of themselves can not genuinely be
caring for others.
Humility enables one to serve others wholeheartedly and
thereby set an example that others will follow.

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CHRISTIANLEADERSHIP
IS ABOUT RELATIONSHIP
In its broadest definition, leadership is a relationship of
influence.
It is a relationship between two people in which one person
seeks to influence the vision, values, attitudes or behaviors
of the other.
Leadership is a relationship of power.
It denotes the character or the resources that others see in
you that cause them to accept your influence.

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CHRISTIANLEADERSHIP
IS ABOUT RELATIONSHIP
Leadership is a relationship of influence with a purpose;
the achievement of the shared mission and the nurture of
the community.
Leadership is a relationship of dependency.
Leaders need followers. They exist only when people
choose to follow.
Leadership articulates a compelling vision for tomorrow
that captures the Imagination of the followers and
energizes and actions in the present.

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CHRISTIANLEADERSHIP
IS ABOUT RELATIONSHIP
Leadership is a relationship of influence that points to a
shared vision that shapes their living today in such a way
that the vision is realized.
People quits people NOT organization.
When relationships are marred, it affects leadership.
That is why team building is very important.
A good collaboration of leaders and followers will push the
organization forward.
A united executive board is of prime importance.

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CHRISTIANLEADERSHIPIS ABOUT CHARACTER AND TRUST
Leadership that produces fruit is rooted in the character of
the leader.
The person who lives securely in the knowledge of the
love of God will be a person whose influence is sought,
whose leadership produces fruit.
3 things people want from leaders are:
Direction Trust Hope

24. THE
CHRISTIAN
LEADERS
AND HIS/HER MORAL
STANDARDS
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25. Leaders in general, are held to high moral, ethical,
and social standards.
But as a Christian leader, that bar is raised even
higher. Why? Because he represents Christ.
Christian leaders’ character must be above
reproach, they must adhere to the biblical
qualifications for a leader.
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LEADERS
AND HIS/HER MORAL
STANDARDS

26. CHARACTERISTICS OF
SUCCESSFUL AND
EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP
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27. Determination, emotional stability, diplomacy, self-
confidence, personal integrity, originality, and
creativity..
Intellectual abilities included judgmental ability,
knowledge, and verbal communication ability. In
addition, physical traits cannot be ignored, such as
age, weight & size, and physical attractiveness.
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What does it take to make
leadership successful or
effective?

28. Types of Leaders
Strong autocratic leaders set their goals without considering
the opinions of their followers,
Consultative leaders solicit the opinions and ideas of their
followers in the goal-setting process but ultimately determine
important goals and task assignments on their own.
Democratic or participative leaders participate equally in the
process with their followers
Extremely laid-back leaders, so called laissez-faire leaders,
let the group take whatever action its members feel is
necessary.
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