The Leadership Path To “Greatness”

2. C O A C H I N G Contentment C O ACH ING C O ACH ING Calling Crafting Character C O A C H I N G The Leadership Path To “Greatness”

3. Workbook p. 3 INTRODUCTION Today we will be… Shining The Light On Five Leadership Traits that “Great” Leaders Consistently Reflect In Their Leadership Style. Reflecting On Where You Are In Relationship To The Five Key Leadership Traits.

4. “Remember The Titans”

5. Workbook p. 4 Leadership Greatness for His Kingdom comes from… “Leadership is probably the most misunderstood word in our vocabulary today. Leadership is not personality, not a position, not endowed to a certain few. Leadership is that certain something that is ‘bought with a price.’ It is bought with a price that can be paid by anyone, anytime, anywhere and YOU are as much a leader today as you are going to be, because the price you are paying today is determining the leader you will be tomorrow. Everyone has an obligation, as well as the privilege, of leading in something. Leadership begins with a simple decision to pay the price and ends the moment you cease to pay it.” Charles T. Jones

6. Workbook p. 5 Leadership Greatness Jesus Anointed at Bethany Mark 14: 3,9 During supper, a woman came in with a jar of expensive perfume. She broke the seal and poured the perfume over His head. Wherever the Good News is preached, this woman’s deed will be talked about in her memory.

7. Workbook p. 5 Leadership Greatness John The Baptist John 3:30, Luke 7:28 He must become greater and greater, and I must become less and less. I tell you, among those born of women there is no greater than John.

8. Workbook p. 5 Leadership Greatness David Psalm 78:72; I Samuel 16:7 He cared for them with a true heart, and led them with skillful hands. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart.

9. Follow the Leader

10. L E A D E R S H I P G R E A T N E S S Through Workbook p. 6 ANSWERING HIS CALL “So Abraham rose early in the morning and saddled his donkey, and took two of his young men with him, and Isaac his son…and went to the place of which God had told him.” Genesis 22:3

11. Workbook p. 7 Answer His Call “Calling… is God’s invitation to join Him in accomplishing His purpose through each of us.” – Henry Blackaby It is a unique and individually based invitation that is… Personally Addressed, Personally Written, Personally Delivered

12. Answering His Call Abraham…Genesis 12:1-4 Moses…Exodus 3:1-4:18 Mary…Luke 1:26-38 Peter…Matthew 4:18-20 Paul…Acts 9:1-18 Just as God called these heroes of the faith by name, He has called you by name.

13. Workbook p. 8 Person – His Son As a leader within the body of believers, our primary calling is by Him, to Him, and for Him. Colossians 2:6-7 So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught and overflowing with thankfulness.

14. What’s in a Calling? His Calling, To His Leaders Is First To A…

15. Workbook p. 8 Purpose - His Agenda We are called to serve God’s purpose. Scripture clearly links our calling with God’s purpose. II Timothy 1:8-9 Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord . . . who has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace…

16. Workbook p. 9 Passion – His desire in your heart You can measure your connectivity to God’s calling by its link to your passions. • God has uniquely called you to accomplish a unique task. • You can be passionate while not enjoyingeverything aboutyour assigned task. • But if God has calledyou to it… and you do ityou will have a passion for it.

17. Workbook p. 9 Path – His map for your journey • Calling is unique…and His path for you includes the preparation needed to succeed in your unique calling. • God’s calling will always push you beyond your comfort zone. • What we learn and how we grow can be a tool in our hands to distract us from answering our calling… or a tool in God’s hand to equip us for our calling.

18. Workbook p. 10 Position – His roles in your life God places each of us in leadership roles within and for His kingdom. Your role in your family… Your role in your ministry… Your role in your community… If you are faithful with His current assignments for you, He will trust you with future assignments.

19. Workbook p. 10 What’s in a calling? We are called… to a person (Jesus), for a purpose (God’s), with a passion (He provides), down a path (He directs), in positions (He assigns).

20. Answer His Call How do you know His calling on your life at this moment?

21. Workbook p. 11 Answer His Call 1) God confirms your calling through His Son, His Spirit, and His Word. 2) God gives you a passion for your calling. 3) God uses those who know you best to confirm your calling. 4) God reveals your calling to you through a specific and individual assignment.

22. Workbook p. 11 Centered in His Calling How do you know if you are centered in His calling?

23. Workbook p. 12 Centered in His Calling 1) Your calling will create an openness on your part to allow God to move you from where you are to where He wants you to be. 2) Your calling will also involve moving people from where they are to where God wants them to be.

24. Workbook p. 12&13 Centered in His Calling 3) You will be completely dependent upon God. 4) You will discover a peace that can overcome the frustration found in ministering to difficult people and ministering in difficult circumstances. When you are on God’s agenda, you will passionately desire to minister not passionately desire a ministry.

25. Workbook p. 13 Centered in His Calling 5) You will find yourself looking to God and to godly people for counsel and direction. Leaders in the center of God’s calling seek to accomplish the goals and ambitions set by God, not their own goals and ambitions.

26. “The Rookie”

27. L E A D E R S H I P G R E A T N E S S Through Workbook p. 16 Contentment “…for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances…I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation…I can do everything through Him who gives me strength.”Philippians 4:11-13

28. Workbook p. 17 Contentment External Sources Climbing

29. Workbook p. 17 External Sources “Contentment is a decision, an act of the will, grounded in the grace of God.” -Abraham Lincoln • When I am restless, I create an atmosphere of confusion. • “God is not the author of confusion” Climbing • When I am self-driven, I use people to accomplish and receive their applause and approval. • “God desires our hearts…hearts of personal obedience” • When I am focused on performance, I often measure my success in human form and crave human approval. • “God is not measuring • your success through • someone else”

30. Workbook p. 18 Contentment Position, Prominence, Possessions External Sources • Pharaoh had the title…but Moses had the testimony! • Nebuchadnezzar had the title…but Daniel had the testimony! • Jezebel had the title…but Elijah had the testimony! • Pilate had the title…but Jesus had the testimony! • What will it be for your life? Climbing The more obedient we are with what we are given, the greater testimony God creates through us.

31. Workbook p. 19 External Sources Desire for position… Matthew 20:20-28 Desire for prominence… Matthew 23:11-12 Desire for possessions… Ecclesiastes 5:10 Climbing Jesus desires us to be ambitious in accomplishing His purpose, not ours.

32. External Sources • If we are always desiring to serve somewhere else, we never serve those we have. • If we never serve those we have, we don’t deserve to serve somewhere else. • Sometimes, somewhere else is worse than where we are!

34. Comfortable Workbook p. 20 Contentment External Sources

35. Comfortable Workbook p. 20 External Sources When I am immovable, I create an atmosphere of apathy. God may choose to move you away from your most comfortable position to birth in you a most uncomfortable growth When I am lazy, I lead others to see no urgency or passion in the Great Commission or the Great Commandment. There is no room in the Kingdom’s work for lazy leaders When I am focused on maintaining, I stop fishing and stop growing. If you’re not fishing, you’re not following. If you’re not growing, you’re not leading “Happiness is a warm blanket!” - Linus, “Peanuts”

36. Comfortable Workbook p. 21 External Sources Contentment Complacency Paul’s Contented Attitude: • Attitudes are not about circumstances Phil 4:11 • Attitudes can change, just like circumstances Phil 4:12 • Attitudes can be improved Phil 4:12 • Attitudes have a source for their strength Phil 4:13 Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego- “0ur God is Able, But if Not…” Daniel 3:16-18

37. Comfortable External Sources Contentment Complacency • The Apostle Paul…A Leader Who Could Not Be Stopped • “Pressing On…” • “I can do all things…” • “I will become all things…” Paul endured incredible suffering, persecution and pain on his mission… Yet, his state of heart, mind and attitude made him God’s kind of leader

38. Workbook p. 22 Internal Source - Jesus Jesus = Contentment • Contented leaders realize they are set free by surrendering. • “Submit to God and be at peace with Him; in this way prosperity will come to you.” Job 22:21 • Contented leaders surrender to Him without a fight. • “Not as I will but as You will…” Matthew 26:39 • Contented leaders seek to empty themselves and allow God to fill them up. “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.” Matthew 5:6

39. Workbook p. 23 Internal Source - Jesus Contented Leaders… • Desire to please Christ II Corinthians 5:9 • Desire to be content in Christ I Thessalonians 4:11-12 • Desire to blaze new trails for Christ Romans 15:20 We cannot do what God alone can do, but God will not do what we alone must do.

40. Workbook p. 23 Internal Source - Jesus Comfortable Climbing Fulfilled Self- Driven Lazy Focused Immovable Restless Kingdom Motivated Maintenance Motivated Performance Motivated

41. L E A D E R S H I P G R E A T N E S S Through Workbook p. 24 Character “Choose a good reputation over great riches, for being held in high esteem is better than having silver or gold.”Proverbs 22:1

42. Workbook p. 25 Character • It is based on our behaviors. • - It is under our control. • It can be torn down and built up. • It is continually tested. “Character is the sum of all my behaviors, public and private, arranged as patterns across the entire spectrum of my life.”A Case For Character - Dr. Stephen Graves & Dr. Thomas Addington

43. Workbook p. 25 Character “Every legitimate survey done by pollsters in the last few years consistently shows that integrity, honesty, and credibility are common characteristics of superior leaders.” Man in the Mirror, Pat Morley How do we ensure we continuously and consistently reflect Godly character?

44. Workbook p. 26 Relationship with the Master Four cornerstones For reflecting GODLY character “Unless you are intensely devoted to continually cultivating your relationship with Christ, people have no valid reason to follow you and you have no business striving to lead God’s people.” Fish Out Of Water, George Barna Constantly search His Word, seek His face in prayer and glorify Him in praise and worship.

45. Workbook p. 27 Relationships with Family Four cornerstones For reflecting GODLY character Proverbs 12:4, 31:26 A worthy wife is her husband’s joy and crown… When she speaks, her words are wise... Ephesians 5:25 You husbands must love your wives with the same love Christ showed the church. Faithfully shepherd and serve the family members that He has placed in your care.

46. Workbook p. 27 Relationships with Family Four cornerstones For reflecting GODLY character Would your mate say he/she feels loved or lonely? Faithfully shepherd and serve the family members that He has placed in your care.

47. Workbook p. 27 Relationships with family Four cornerstones For reflecting GODLY character Psalm 127:3 “Children are a gift from the Lord; they are a reward from Him.” Faithfully shepherd and serve the family members that He has placed in your care.

48. Workbook p. 27 Relationships with family Four cornerstones For reflecting GODLY character Would your children say they feel like rewards or rentals? Faithfully shepherd and serve the family members that He has placed in your care.

49. Workbook p. 28 Relationships in Ministry Four cornerstones For reflecting GODLY character I Peter 5:2 “Care for the flock God entrusted to you. Watch over it willingly, not grudgingly-not for what you will get out of it, but because you are eager to serve God.” Faithfully shepherd and serve the leaders and ministries that He has placed in your care.

50. Four cornerstones For reflecting GODLY character “An average level of effort takes a lot less time and most ministries won’t notice the difference until it’s too late.”