How to be a

Christian leader

What is a LEADER?First… A leader is a person who leads

or commands a group,

organization, or the society

itself.

Then,

What is a CHRISTIAN?

A Christian is someone who

follows, believes, and do

things what Christ did here on

earth.

• “If you want to rule, learn to serve. If you want to lead, learn to follow. If you want to succeed, learn to make others succeed. We do not measure our success as Christian leaders by the number of people we lead, but by the number of people we reach and serve.”

A Christian Leader

Ramon Magsaysay became thethird president of the Philippines in1953, and is credited with restoringlaw and order during the Philippinecrisis of the 1950s.

biography

Born in the Philippines on August 31,1907, Ramon Magsaysay was the thirdpresident of the Philippines (1953–57),best known for successfully defeatingthe communist-led Hukbalahap (Huk)movement in his country and hispopular appeal. He died in his country in1957.

His Early

lifeRamon Magsaysay was born Ramon del FierroMagsaysay in Iba, a city in the Philippines, onAugust 31, 1907. After attending the University ofthe Philippines, Magsaysay transferred to theInstitute of Commerce at José Rizal College (1928-1932), where he received a bachelor's degree incommerce.At the start of World War II, Magsaysay joined themotor pool of the 31st Infantry Division of thePhilippine army. He was promoted to captain, andwas involved in clearing the Zambales coast of theJapanese before to the landing of American forcesthere.

The

Presidency

Although Magsaysay was a liberal, the NacionalistaParty backed him for the presidency against Quirinoin the 1953 elections, and Magsaysay prevailed. Hepromised reform in nearly every segment of Filipinolife, but he was often thwarted by a congress thatonly represented the interests of the wealthy.

Magsaysay did manage to enact agrarian reform,giving some 90,000 acres to 4,500 indigent families forsettlement/farming purposes. He also set up aprocess to hear and address citizen grievances, andmaintained a reputation for incorruptibilitythroughout his presidency, all of which went a longway toward ensuring his popularity.

Hukbalahap movement quelled during his presidencyChairman of the Committee on Guerrilla AffairsFirst president sworn into office wearing Barong Tagalog during inaugurationPresidency referred to as the Philippines' "Golden Years" for its lack of corruptionPhilippines was ranked second in Asia’s clean and well-governed countries during his presidencyEstablished National Resettlement and Rehabilitation Administration (NARRA) among other agrarian reforms

Contributions and

Achievements

Ramon

Magsaysay

as a

Christian

Leader

Why did we choose him as a

Christian leader?

Simply because, in truth and in fact, he initiated the merging of political leadership and public

service.

“Servant Leader” With a Vision of Hope— A vision of “a working

democracy of, for, and by all our people!”

• RM Credo as President. Early in his first year as President, Magsaysay articulated his vision and ideals as President in a compact Credo, with the help of Executive Secretary Fred Ruiz Castro. In its simple elegance the Magsaysay Credo spells out his memorable ideas and ideals of leadership, citizenship, and democratic governance—in relation to society, the nation, and the world.

• I believe that government starts at the bottom and moves upward, for government exists for the welfare of the masses of the nation.

• I believe that he who has less in life should have more in law.

• I believe that the little man is fundamentally entitled to a little bit more food in his stomach, a little more cloth on his back, and a little more roof over his head.

• I believe that this nation is endowed with a vibrant and stout heart, and possesses untapped capabilities and incredible resiliency.

• I believe that a high and unwavering sense of morality should pervade all spheres of governmental activity.

• I believe that the pulse of government should be strong and steady, and the men at the helm imbued with missionary zeal.

• I believe that the pulse of government should be strong and steady, and the men at the helm imbued with missionary zeal.

• I believe in the majesty of constitutional and legal processes, in the inviolability of human rights.

• I believe that the free world is collectively strong, and that there is neither need or reason to compromise the dignity of man.

• I believe that Communism is iniquity, as is the violence it does to the principles of Christianity.

• I believe that the President should set the example of a big heart, an honest mind, sound instincts, the virtue of healthy impatience, and an abiding love for the common man.