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

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

  2. 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!

  3. Overview • Scriptural basis • What is leadership? • Administrative theories and understanding • What encompasses a successful leader? • “The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People” • Additional research basis • Leadership Styles • Shared leadership • Stages of team development • Action research • Open Window Theory • What else can be done to insure a successful team and leadership? • Constructive Criticism • More that can be done to insure success • The ABC’s of leadership and administration • Conclusion • References • Ultimate Leadership

  4. SCRIPTURAL BASIS • 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. • 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.

  5. SCRIPTURAL BASIS • Prov 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.

  6. SCRIPTURAL BASIS • Deut. 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.

  7. SCRIPTURAL BASIS • Joshua 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.

  8. SCRIPTURAL BASIS • Romans 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.

  9. SCRIPTURAL BASIS • Hebrews 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.

  10. SCRIPTURAL BASIS • Hebrews 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.

  11. SCRIPTURAL BASIS • Jeremiah 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. • The list can continue on and on…

  12. 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? What is Leadership?

  13. Administrative Theories and Understanding • Classical Organization Theory • Human Relations Approach • Behavioral Science Approach • Post-Behavioral Science Era • Overall Systems Theory (Lunenburg & Ornstein, 2004)

  14. What Encompasses a Successful Leader? • “Don’t 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)

  15. “The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People” (Covey, 1994) • “Be Proactive” • “Begin with the end in mind” • “Put first things first” • “Think win-win” • “Seek first to understand, then to be understood” • “Synergize” • “Sharpen the saw”

  16. Additional Research Basis • Three keys to effective leadership: • “A clear and unified focus” • “A common cultural perspective” • A constant push for improvement” (Sagor, 1992)

  17. Leadership Styles • “Supporter” • “Controller” • “Analyzer” • “Promoter” (Ellis, 1993)

  18. Shared Leadership • Guiding principle: everyone is a leader • Group participatory leadership • “Shared vision results in program coherence” • “Inquiry based use of information guides decision and practice” • “Roles and actions reflect broad involvement, collaboration, and collective responsibility” • “Reflective practice consistently leads to innovation” • Improvement is consistently evidenced (Lambert, 2002)

  19. Stages of Team Development • Stage 1: ORIENTATION • Stage 2: DISSATISFACTION • Stage 3: INTEGRATION • Stage 4: PRODUCTION (Blanchard, Carew, & Parisi-Carew, 2000)

  20. Action Research • Action Research involves: • Commitment to improvement • Collaboration • Reform • Active and real life application and implementation • Data driven formative and summative review (Lunenburg & Ornstein, 2004)

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

  22. What else can be done to insure a successful team and leadership? • RULES FOR PRODUCTIVE DIALOGUE • DIALOGUE:A CONVERSATION BETWEEN TWO OR MORE PEOPLE IN WHICH AN EXCHANGE OF IDEAS, VIEWS, OR OPINIONS TAKES PLACE • CENTER ALL ON CHRIST • SUSPEND ALL JUDGEMENTS • LISTEN: REPHRASE AND CLARIFY • IDENTIFY ASSUMPTIONS • USE INQUIRY: QUESTION AND IDENTIFY QUESTION(S) THAT NEED TO BE ANSWERED • REFLECT IN THE LORD AND PRAYERFULLY SEEK HIS GUIDANCE FOR ALL

  23. Constructive Criticism • Behavior specific • Improvement oriented • Methods • OREO • Positive • Improvement goal • Positive • EFA • Empathize • Facts • Action (Anthony, 1988)

  24. More that can be done to insure success: • Pray • Trust in the Lord • Do all with Christ at the center • Attend church regularly • Attend bible studies/Sunday school • Study God’s Word daily • Daily devotions • Provide a real focus on God’s Word (Law and Gospel) in everything that you do • The list goes on…

  25. Accept your team members with unconditional “agape” love Believe in yourself Communicate with everyone Delegate Enjoy each other Find positives from which to build Give of yourself for the betterment of others Help with critical analysis for improvement and development Impress upon your organization your united goals Jesus is the reason Keep all constructive for growth purposes Listen to others Model behaviors and actions you want to see from everyone Number and prioritize leadership and administrative goals Observe and learn from others Pray for the Lord’s will to be done in and for all Question for understanding Respond, respect, reflect, and relate Spend time with your family Trust in the Lord for all Understand and empathize Value each and every person for who they are in the Lord Witness the love of Christ X is often an unknown quantity, what would you like to add to the list? Your Christ centered efforts are vital for success Zip it all up with the love of Christ, the true zest for our efforts (Blank, 2001) The ABC’S of Leadership and Administration

  26. Conclusion • PS 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.

  27. References • Anthony, R. (1988). Dr. Robert Anthony’s Magic Power of Super Persuasion. Berkley, CA: Berkley. • Blanchard, K., Carew, D., & Parisi-Carew, E. (2000). The one minute manager builds high performing teams (2nd ed.).New York: William Morrow and Company, Inc. • Blanchard, K., Zigarmi, P., & Zigarmi, D. (1985). Leadership and the one minute manager. New York: William Morrow and Company, Inc. • Blank, W. (2001). The 108 skills of natural born leaders. New York: American Management Association. • Covey, S. (1994). The seven habits of highly effective people. Provo, UT: Covey Leadership Center, Inc. • Ellis, A. (1993). Educational Leadership Appraisal. Jupiter, FL: Learning Solutions, Inc. • Kingdon, J. W. (1995). Agendas, alternatives, and public policies (2nd ed.). New York: Longman. • Lambert, L. (2002). A framework for shared leadership. • Lunenburg, F. C. & Ornstein, A. C. (2004). Educational Administration: Concepts and Practices (4th ed.). Belmont, CA: Thomas Wadsworth. • New International Version Bible. (1986). Concordia Self-Study Bible. St. Louis, MO: Concordia Publishing House. • Sagor, Richard D. (1992). Three principals who make a difference. Educational Leadership. 49(5), 13-18.

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

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