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Discover key attributes of a Christ-like leader through biblical mentorship models and practical strategies. Explore aspects of Jesus' ministry with others and how to apply these principles in leadership today.
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The Leader’s Integrity Character and Christ-likeness Simon Vibert Bible by the Beach, 1-4 May 2009
American Airlines Executive Chairman Ed Brennan : "I don't know if I can define leadership, but I know when I've been led."
Ed Brennan: • Integrity • Deep understanding • Consistency • Honesty • Ability to listen • Decisiveness
Barack Obama • Acceptance Speech
February 2009 Intelligent Change Honest Confident Inexperienced Hopeful Smart Socialist Good Charismatic April 2009 Intelligent ↓ Good Socialist Liberal Great Confident - Inexperienced ↓ Honest ↓ Trying Smart ↓ One word description of Barack Obama
Biblical models of mentoring • Jethro and Moses (Ex. 18:14-17) • Moses and Joshua (Num. 11-14) • Elijah and Elisha (1 Ki. 19:15-16) • Priscilla, Aquila and Apollos (Acts 18:1-7) • Barnabas and Paul (Acts 9:27; 14:12) • Paul and Timothy (1 Tm. 1:1; 5:12; 2 Tm. 2:2) • Jesus and the 12 (Mark 3:14-15) • Remember Management Consultant assessment of the 12
16 Aspects of Jesus’ ministry with others • Jesus made himself available • He ministered in the power of the spirit • He dealt with persons as individuals • He engaged people in creative dialogue • He asked probing questions • He listened attentively and empathetically
16 Aspects of Jesus’ ministry with others • He skilfully applied the word of God to the people’s lives • He affirmed and encouraged people • He identified obstacles to spiritual growth • He challenged, confronted, corrected and rebuked • He patiently bore with ignorance, pride, laziness and failures • He was fervent in prayer for to whom he ministered
16 Aspects of Jesus’ ministry with others • He minister soul care in community • He experienced resistance • He ministered with a sense of light heartedness • He cared for his own soul