1 introduction to leadership

Introduction to Leadership

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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

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

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

What is Leadership

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

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

By age

How are Leaders Appointed?

By age By position


By age By position By appointment


By age By position By appointment By volunteering


By age By position By appointment By volunteering By circumstances


By age By position By appointment By volunteering By circumstances By election


By character 1 Tim 3:1-12; Titus 1:5-9

How Should Leaders Be Appointed?


By competence Numbers 13:1-14:10



By competence Numbers 13:1-14:10

By your fruit Galatians 5:22-23


Models of Leadership

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 firstLook for a need and take the initiativeDevelop confidence & security to take risksPerform small acts anonymouslyWalk in love


Shepherd LeadershipPsalm 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


Whenever God wanted anything done He looked for individuals

Understanding God’s Call


Abraham Genesis 12:1-3




Moses Exodus 3:1-10




Moses Exodus 3:1-10

David 1 Sam 16:12




Moses Exodus 3:1-10

David 1 Sam 16:12

Isaiah 6:8




Moses Exodus 3:1-10

David 1 Sam 16:12

Isaiah 6:8

Paul Acts 9:3-6


As Christian leaders we are expected to influence people towards God’s purposes

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Our personal lives are the greatest tool we have for influencing people

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Christian leadership is not really about the various models and theories that apply in organisations

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We have been called by God and we need to understand His call on our lives

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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

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

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