School Leadership for the 21st Century: Christ-centered Leadership and Administration for Successful Schools"

Building a successful school requires Christ-centered leadership in all facets of administration. It is only through and with Christ that true success is found. By securing a foundation built on Christ, an organization can begin to plan for a bright and successful future. When Christ is at the center of all that we do, we will be successful!

OverviewScriptural basisWhat is leadership?Administrative theories and understandingWhat encompasses a successful leader?The Seven Habits of Highly Effective PeopleAdditional research basisLeadership StylesShared leadershipStages of team developmentAction researchOpen Window TheoryWhat else can be done to insure a successful team and leadership?Constructive CriticismMore that can be done to insure successThe ABCs of leadership and administrationConclusionReferencesUltimate Leadership

SCRIPTURAL BASISMatt 28:19 (NIV) Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.

Gen. 18:6 (NIV) When the men got up to leave, they looked down toward Sodom, and Abraham walked along with them to see them on their way.

SCRIPTURAL BASISProv 22:6 (NIV) Train {[6] Or Start}a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it.

Exodus 13:7 (NIV) When Pharaoh let the people go, God did not lead them on the road through the Philistine country, though that was shorter. For God said, "If they face war, they might change their minds and return to Egypt.

Exodus 15:13 (NIV) In your unfailing love you will lead the people you have redeemed. In your strength you will guide them to your holy dwelling.

SCRIPTURAL BASISDeut. 3:28 (NIV) But commission Joshua, and encourage and strengthen him, for he will lead this people across and will cause them to inherit the land that you will see. Acts 20:28 (NIV) 28 Keep watch over yourselves and all the flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers.

2Pet 3:18 (NIV) But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen.

SCRIPTURAL BASISJoshua 1:6 (NIV) Be strong and courageous, because you will lead these people to inherit the land I swore to their forefathers to give them. Roma 10:17 (NIV) Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word of Christ.

John 3:16 (NIV) For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, {[16] Or his only begotten Son}that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

SCRIPTURAL BASISRomans 12:8 (NIV) if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is contributing to the needs of others, let him give generously; if it is leadership, let him govern diligently; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully.

2 Corinthians 2:14 (NIV) But thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumphal procession in Christ and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of him.

SCRIPTURAL BASISHebrews 8:9 (NIV) It will not be like the covenant I made with their forefathers when I took them by the hand to lead them out of Egypt, because they did not remain faithful to my covenant, and I turned away from them, declares the Lord.

Hebrews 13:7 (NIV) Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith.

SCRIPTURAL BASISHebrews 13:17 (NIV) Obey your leaders and submit to their authority. They keep watch over you as men who must give an account. Obey them so that their work will be a joy, not a burden, for that would be of no advantage to you.

Revelation 7:17 (NIV) For the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their shepherd; he will lead them to springs of living water. And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.

SCRIPTURAL BASISJeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

Matt 28:19 (NIV) Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.

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What is Leadership?Who is a leader? What defines a leader?

What are some examples of leadership?

Is there a difference between leadership and authority? Why or why not?

Is there a difference between leadership and administration? Why or why not?

What are the key characteristics of successful leadership?

Administrative Theories and UnderstandingClassical Organization TheoryHuman Relations ApproachBehavioral Science ApproachPost-Behavioral Science EraOverall Systems Theory (Lunenburg & Ornstein, 2004)

What Encompasses a Successful Leader?Dont work harder work smarter.Different strokes for different folks.Leadership is not what you do to people, but what you do with people.(Blanchard, Zigarmi, & Zigarmi, 1985)

The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People (Covey, 1994)Be ProactiveBegin with the end in mindPut first things firstThink win-winSeek first to understand, then to be understoodSynergizeSharpen the saw

Additional Research BasisThree keys to effective leadership:A clear and unified focusA common cultural perspectiveA constant push for improvement (Sagor, 1992)

Leadership StylesSupporter

Controller

Analyzer

Promoter (Ellis, 1993)

Shared LeadershipGuiding principle: everyone is a leaderGroup participatory leadershipShared vision results in program coherenceInquiry based use of information guides decision and practiceRoles and actions reflect broad involvement, collaboration, and collective responsibilityReflective practice consistently leads to innovationImprovement is consistently evidenced (Lambert, 2002)

Stages of Team DevelopmentStage 1: ORIENTATION

Stage 2: DISSATISFACTION

Stage 3: INTEGRATION

Stage 4: PRODUCTION

(Blanchard, Carew, & Parisi-Carew, 2000)

Action ResearchAction Research involves:Commitment to improvementCollaborationReformActive and real life application and implementationData driven formative and summative review(Lunenburg & Ornstein, 2004)

Open Window TheoryReady to leap?You never know when the window will open.You snooze, you lose!Be proactive!Be prepared!(Kingdon, 1995)

What else can be done to insure a successful team and leadership?RULES FOR PRODUCTIVE DIALOGUEDIALOGUE: A CONVERSATION BETWEEN TWO OR MORE PEOPLE IN WHICH AN EXCHANGE OF IDEAS, VIEWS, OR OPINIONS TAKES PLACECENTER ALL ON CHRISTSUSPEND ALL JUDGEMENTSLISTEN: REPHRASE AND CLARIFYIDENTIFY ASSUMPTIONSUSE INQUIRY: QUESTION AND IDENTIFY QUESTION(S) THAT NEED TO BE ANSWEREDREFLECT IN THE LORD AND PRAYERFULLY SEEK HIS GUIDANCE FOR ALL

Constructive CriticismBehavior specificImprovement orientedMethodsOREOPositiveImprovement goalPositiveEFAEmpathizeFactsAction(Anthony, 1988)

More that can be done to insure success:PrayTrust in the LordDo all with Christ at the centerAttend church regularlyAttend bible studies/Sunday school Study Gods Word dailyDaily devotionsProvide a real focus on Gods Word (Law and Gospel) in everything that you doThe list goes on

The ABCS of Leadership and AdministrationAccept your team members with unconditional agape loveBelieve in yourselfCommunicate with everyoneDelegateEnjoy each otherFind positives from which to buildGive of yourself for the betterment of othersHelp with critical analysis for improvement and developmentImpress upon your organization your united goalsJesus is the reasonKeep all constructive for growth purposesListen to othersModel behaviors and actions you want to see from everyoneNumber and prioritize leadership and administrative goalsObserve and learn from othersPray for the Lords will to be done in and for allQuestion for understandingRespond, respect, reflect, and relateSpend time with your familyTrust in the Lord for allUnderstand and empathizeValue each and every person for who they are in the LordWitness the love of ChristX is often an unknown quantity, what would you like to add to the list?Your Christ centered efforts are vital for successZip it all up with the love of Christ, the true zest for our efforts (Blank, 2001)

ConclusionPS 23 (NIV) 1 The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, 3 he restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake. 4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. 5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. 6 Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.

PS 145:3 (NIV) Great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom. 4 One generation will commend your works to another; they will tell of your mighty acts. 5 They will speak of the glorious splendor of your majesty, and I will meditate on your wonderful works. 6 They will tell of the power of your awesome works, and I will proclaim your great deeds. 7 They will celebrate your abundant goodness and joyfully sing of your righteousness.

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Ultimate Leadership: Christ centered leadership motivated by the love of God for each of us!