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Leading God’s People By Damon Vincent

Leading God’s People By Damon Vincent. Seminar Content. Part One: Introduction to Leadership Part Two: Leadership Is Biblical Part Three: Leadership and Authority Part Four: Leadership Qualities Part Five: Leadership In the Church Part Six: Leadership Through Mentoring

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Leading God’s People By Damon Vincent

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  1. Leading God’s People By Damon Vincent

  2. Seminar Content • Part One: Introduction to Leadership • Part Two: Leadership Is Biblical • Part Three: Leadership and Authority • Part Four: Leadership Qualities • Part Five: Leadership In the Church • Part Six: Leadership Through Mentoring • Part Seven: Leadership Selection

  3. Part III: Leadership and Authority A Guiding Thought “My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are my ways your ways,” declares the Lord. Isaiah 55: 8

  4. Definition of Authority “The right and the power to command and to take action.” Webster

  5. Location of Authority

  6. Location of Authority 1. God is the ultimate and only authority (Mark 14:36; Luke 1:37; Acts 17:28)

  7. Location of Authority 1. God is the ultimate and only authority (Mark 14:36; Luke 1:37; Acts 17:28) 2. Jesus Christ has been granted authority over the Church as its head (Matt 28: 18; Col. 2:10, etc)

  8. Location of Authority 1. God is the ultimate and only authority (Mark 14:36; Luke 1:37; Acts 17:28) 2. Jesus Christ has been granted authority over the Church as its head (Matt 28: 18; Col. 2:10, etc) 3. Every other authority is merely a delegated authority (Rom. 13:1)

  9. Location of Authority 1. God is the ultimate and only authority (Mark 14:36; Luke 1:37; Acts 17:28) 2. Jesus Christ has been granted authority over the Church as its head (Matt 28: 18; Col. 2:10, etc) 3. Every other authority is merely a delegated authority (Rom. 13:1) 4. The gathered church is the final authority in matters of polity (Acts 15:22; Matt. 18:17)

  10. Location of Authority 1. God is the ultimate and only authority (Mark 14:36; Luke 1:37; Acts 17:28) 2. Jesus Christ has been granted authority over the Church as its head (Matt 28: 18; Col. 2:10, etc) 3. Every other authority is merely a delegated authority (Rom. 13:1) 4. The gathered church is the final authority in matters of polity (Acts 15:22; Matt. 18:17) 5. The NT Church exercised authority in the area of discipline (Gal. 6:1), administration (2 Cor. 8-9) and election of leadership (Acts 6: 3-6; 15:22; 1 Cor. 16:3).

  11. Location of Authority Authority Belongs To a Position

  12. Location of Authority • Authority Belongs To a Position • President • CEO • Elder • Principal • Director • Chief • General

  13. The Nature of Authority

  14. The Nature of Authority • Commission: the transfer of authority Jesus gave the Great Commission and said, “All authorityhas been given to me…” (Matthew 28:18) Authority without a commission (empowerment) is meaningless and dangerous. Simon the Sorcerer (Acts 8:9-24)

  15. The Nature of Authority b. Backing or Support: assurance of authority God said, “Say to the children of Israel, I Am has sent me to you.” (Exodus 3:14) Jesus said, “I am with you always…” (Matthew 28:20) Police, Army have the support of government.

  16. The Nature of Authority c. Confidence: boldness to act with authority 1. Knowing the work well. 2. Knowing limits of authority. 3. Knowing backing or support is there.

  17. The Nature of Authority d. Influence: others will accept authority 1. An invisible component of authority. 2. The very presence of authority has influence.

  18. The Nature of Authority e. Consequence: authority has an effect • Entails the power to punish or withhold benefits. • Punishment is the consequence for ignoring or disobeying authority. “Don’t eat this fruit, or you will die.”

  19. The Nature of Authority f. Power to reward: extended benefits • The one in authority can give benefits to subordinates. 2. This power can be abused through favoritism.

  20. The Origin of Authority Five Ways to Acquire Authority 1. Sources of Higher Authority • God • Satan • Another person

  21. The Origin of Authority Five Ways to Acquire Authority 2. People • People may elect or appoint a leader. • The people then become subject to the authority of their leader.

  22. The Origin of Authority Five Ways to Acquire Authority 3. Self-Investment or Assumed Power • A person may see a problem and undertake to remedy that problem. • Nehemiah is a good example. (Nehemiah 2:7-9).

  23. The Origin of Authority Five Ways to Acquire Authority 4. Usurpation (Taking Forcefully) • One person may take authority away from others (Caesars--assassination). • Legitimate authority may be usurped by illegitimate leaders (coup). • Aaron usurped authority from Moses while Moses was on the mountain (Exodus 32:1).

  24. The Origin of Authority Five Ways to Acquire Authority 5. Inheritance • Authority may be inherited by birthright. • Authority may be inherited by default. • Such authority is usually unearned. • Such authority is sometimes undesired by the one who inherits it.

  25. Leading God’s People LEADERSHIP IS NOT ABSOLUTE AUTHORITY • 1999 DR. IAN A. FAIR

  26. Keeping Authority In Perspective Leading God’s People The centurion said, …”I myself am a man under authority, with soldiers under me.” Matthew 8:9

  27. Keeping Authority In Perspective Leading God’s People Now I want you to realize that the head of every man is Christ, and the head of the woman is man, and the head of Christ is God. 1 Corinthians 11:3

  28. Leading God’s People DIFFERENT KINDS OF AUTHORITY GOD CHRIST EXOUSIA – Authority Power AUTHORITY POWER = ABSOLUTE Authority HOLY SPIRIT - APOSTLES SCRIPTURE EXOUSIANOT USED OF ELDERS & MINISTERS • 1999 DR. IAN A. FAIR

  29. WHAT IS LEADERSHIP? IT IS A CONTINUUM! DECISIONS GREATER FREEDOM GREATER CONTROL FLEXIBILITY AUTHORITARIAN OBJECTIVE FLEXIBLE RELATIONAL MANAGEMENT Organization Control Status quo Stability LEADERSHIP People Relationships New horizons Change • 1999 DR. IAN A. FAIR

  30. Leadership is not management a. Managers work with ideas. -Establish policies. -Plan for the future. b. Leaders work with practicalities. -Deal directly with people. -Get the job done.

  31. Leading God’s People ELDERS DEACONS MINISTERS CHURCH LEADERSHIP IS FUNCTIONALAUTHORITY PARENTS FUNCTIONALANDLIMITED THEIR AUTHORITY IS TEACHERS SECRETARIES MINISTRY LEADERS YOUTH LEADERS CHRISTIANS • 1999 DR. IAN A. FAIR

  32. Authority and Responsibility • Responsibility means duty. • Responsibility means accountability. • Responsibility includes natural, legal, or moral obligation. Definition of Responsibility

  33. Authority and Responsibility 1. Obligation/Duty (James 4:17) • Leaders must fulfill their duty or commission • Leaders must exercise authority. Components of Responsibility

  34. Authority and Responsibility 2. Accountability -To be answerable for assumed or assigned responsibility. (Steward: Luke 16:2). -To pay a consequence for failure to fulfill responsibility. (Samson: Judges 16:21). Components of Responsibility

  35. Authority and Responsibility 3. Privilege • Responsibility can bring benefits and privilege (Luke 12:48). • Responsibility can also bring judgment and punishment (1 Timothy 2:14; James 3:1). Components of Responsibility

  36. Authority and Responsibility Principles Related To Responsibility 1. Those who give authority automatically impose responsibility. 2. Those who accept authority must also accept responsibility. 3. Those who accept authority and responsibility assume obligation and accountability.

  37. Authority and Responsibility Principles Related To Responsibility 4. Obligation is a pledge or guarantee that the assumed responsibility will be fulfilled. 5. Accountability is paying the consequences for failure to fulfill responsibility. 6. Responsibility without obligation and accountability is irresponsibility.

  38. Authority and Responsibility GOD Levels and Lines of Responsibility MOSES Moses called to be leader. Exodus 3:10 PEOPLE Peter Wiwcharuk, Building Effective Leadership

  39. Authority and Responsibility GOD God said, “Certainly I will be with you.” Exodus 3:12 Responsibility Downward MOSES PEOPLE Peter Wiwcharuk, Building Effective Leadership

  40. Authority and Responsibility GOD Responsibility Upward MOSES Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy. Exodus 20:8 PEOPLE Peter Wiwcharuk, Building Effective Leadership

  41. Authority and Responsibility GOD Responsibility To God And Human Authorities MOSES PEOPLE Peter Wiwcharuk, Building Effective Leadership

  42. Authority and Delegation Definition of Delegation Delegation is the act of entrusting others with authority and responsibility.

  43. Authority and Delegation Components of Delegation • Entrusting some authority and responsibility to others.

  44. Authority and Delegation Components of Delegation • Entrusting some authority and responsibility to others. • 2. Making that person or group obligated to fulfill the task delegated.

  45. Authority and Delegation Components of Delegation • Entrusting some authority and responsibility to others. • 2. Making that person or group obligated to fulfill the task delegated. • 3. Making that person or group accountable for the authority and task so entrusted.

  46. Authority and Delegation Three Attitudes Toward Delegation • Those who delegate nothing.

  47. Authority and Delegation Three Attitudes Toward Delegation • Those who delegate nothing. • Those who delegate everything.

  48. Authority and Delegation Three Attitudes Toward Delegation • Those who delegate nothing. • Those who delegate everything. • Those who delegate wisely and consistently.

  49. Testing Your Attitude Toward Delegation • Are you willing to turn a project or duty over to others?

  50. Testing Your Attitude Toward Delegation • Are you willing to turn a project or duty over to others? 2. Are you willing to let them do the project in their own way?

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