A quick explanation on leadership. It's a basic explanation for Christians on the importance of leadership

1. Introduction to Leadership

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3.  Leadership is the process of persuasion or
example by which an individual induces a group
to pursue objectives held by the leader and her
followers
- John W. Gardner
What is Leadership

4.  Leadership over human beings is exercised when
persons with certain motives and purposes
mobilize, in competition or in conflict with others,
institutional, political, psychological, and other
resources so as to arouse, engage, and satisfy the
motives of followers
- James MacGregor Burns
What is Leadership

5.  Leadership is influence, the ability of one person
to influence others. Oswald Sanders
What is Leadership

6.  A Christian leader is someone who is called by
God to lead; leads with and through Christ like
character; and demonstrates the functional
competencies that permit effective leadership to
take place. George Barna
What is Leadership

7.  A Christian leader is someone who is called by
God to lead; leads with and through Christ like
character; and demonstrates the functional
competencies that permit effective leadership to
take place. George Barna
 The central task of leadership is influencing
God’s people towards God’s purposes. Robert Clinton
What is Leadership

8.  By age
How are Leaders Appointed?

9.  By age
 By position
How are Leaders Appointed?

10.  By age
 By position
 By appointment
How are Leaders Appointed?

11.  By age
 By position
 By appointment
 By volunteering
How are Leaders Appointed?

12.  By age
 By position
 By appointment
 By volunteering
 By circumstances
How are Leaders Appointed?

13.  By age
 By position
 By appointment
 By volunteering
 By circumstances
 By election
How are Leaders Appointed?

14.  By character 1 Tim 3:1-12;
Titus 1:5-9
How Should Leaders Be
Appointed?

15.  By character 1 Tim 3:1-12;
Titus 1:5-9
 By competence Numbers 13:1-
14:10
How Should Leaders Be
Appointed?

16.  By character 1 Tim 3:1-12;
Titus 1:5-9
 By competence Numbers 13:1-
14:10
 By your fruit Galatians 5:22-
23
How Should Leaders Be
Appointed?

17. Models of Leadership

18.  Servant Leadership John 13:1-17; Matthew 20:25-28
 Motivated by a love to serve others
 Are secure and confident
 Teach by example
 Live a blessed life
Put others first
Look for a need and take the initiative
Develop confidence & security to take risks
Perform small acts anonymously
Walk in love
Models of Leadership

19.  Shepherd Leadership
Psalm 23; John 10:1-16
 Guides his people like a shepherd leads his
sheep
 Tender, loving, intimate, sincere, loving,
submissive
 Guide, correct, protect, feed
 Labour out of love
Models of Leadership

20. Whenever God wanted
anything done He looked for
individuals
Understanding God’s Call

21. Whenever God wanted
anything done He looked for
individuals
Abraham Genesis 12:1-3
Understanding God’s Call

22. Whenever God wanted
anything done He looked for
individuals
Abraham Genesis 12:1-3
Moses Exodus 3:1-10
Understanding God’s Call

23. Whenever God wanted
anything done He looked for
individuals
Abraham Genesis 12:1-3
Moses Exodus 3:1-10
David 1 Sam 16:12
Understanding God’s Call

24. Whenever God wanted
anything done He looked for
individuals
Abraham Genesis 12:1-3
Moses Exodus 3:1-10
David 1 Sam 16:12
Isaiah 6:8
Understanding God’s Call

25. Whenever God wanted
anything done He looked for
individuals
Abraham Genesis 12:1-3
Moses Exodus 3:1-10
David 1 Sam 16:12
Isaiah 6:8
Paul Acts 9:3-6
Understanding God’s Call

26.  As Christian leaders we are expected to
influence people towards God’s purposes
KEY POINTS

27.  As Christian leaders we are expected to
influence people towards God’s purposes
 Our personal lives are the greatest tool we
have for influencing people
KEY POINTS

28.  As Christian leaders we are expected to
influence people towards God’s purposes
 Our personal lives are the greatest tool we
have for influencing people
 Christian leadership is not really about the
various models and theories that apply in
organisations
KEY POINTS

29.  As Christian leaders we are expected to
influence people towards God’s purposes
 Our personal lives are the greatest tool we
have for influencing people
 Christian leadership is not really about the
various models and theories that apply in
organisations
 We have been called by God and we need to
understand His call on our lives
KEY POINTS

30.  As Christian leaders we are expected to
influence people towards God’s purposes
 Our personal lives are the greatest tool we
have for influencing people
 Christian leadership is not really about the
various models and theories that apply in
organisations
 We have been called by God and we need to
understand His call on our lives
 We have been called as individuals and need
to find out what the purpose of our calling is
KEY POINTS

31. Leaders are effective
and efficient,
doing all they can,
wherever they find
themselves, to
make an impact
for Christ.