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WHO IS A LEADER?

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WHO IS A LEADER?

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  1. PRINCIPLES OF LEADERSHIP IN NEW TESTAMENT.Without inspiration the best powers of the mind remain dormant, there is a fuel in us which need to be ignited with sparks.-Johann Gottfried.There are two great days in a man’s life; the day he was born and the day he discover’s why he was born. William Barclay.The greatest tragedy in life is not death, but life..life that fails its purpose and potential. -Myles Munre BY REV. JASON KINYUA MWIRICHIA

  2. WHO IS A LEADER? • A person who has been given responsibility by a group which s/he is a member and has ability to lead them to attain the set goals. • ROLE OF A LEADER • Listen to others aiming at achieving goals. Keep focused • Live up to group norms- follow decisions made • Follow BY REV. JASON KINYUA MWIRICHIA

  3. 1. Acknowledge your predecessors • Accepting others accomplishment / achievement – ‘Not your effort alone’. Some have been doing it again laying the foundation. Cf John 4:36-38 I sent you to reap what you did not work for others had worked hard and you have reaped the benefits of their labour. (One sows and another reaps) also 1 Cor. 3: 5-9 we are God’s fellow workers. The man who planted – another watered – one purpose. BY REV. JASON KINYUA MWIRICHIA

  4. 2. Leader as servants / not masters1 Cor. 9:19-23 • Become slaves to serve • Became a Jew to win them to Christ. Cf Mark 10:43 Mathew 7:16 • You can tell what they are by what they do. 2 Cor. 4:5 • We do not preach ourselves – But Christ we are servants • Paul did a lot of work – starting churches - but never became the master – he did not claim any rights. Phil. 1: 20-21 BY REV. JASON KINYUA MWIRICHIA

  5. Cont...ed • Christ gave us the best example of servanthood. • Leaders are commissioned to serve • Leaders are servant not superstar. • The Church in Corinth had a wrong view of leadership. • The promotion of personality had lead to the quarrels (1 Cor 1: 11-13) belong to Paul, Apollo, Peter …….. • Leaders need to “walk humbly with God” – Micah 6:8 BY REV. JASON KINYUA MWIRICHIA

  6. 3. Leader as Steward Luke 12: 42-43 • In New Testament – steward were employed to supervise servants and manage home affairs. • Commanded respect and trust. • Leader (Christian) are expected to plan and organize things for God’s people. • God has given leaders responsibility – to feed his people properly (1 cor. 9:16-18) when I peach I can’t boast, for I am compelled to preach. • Stewards are transmistors of apostolic faith – 2 Tim 2:2 and Guardians of Faith 2 Timothy 1:14. BY REV. JASON KINYUA MWIRICHIA

  7. 4. A LEADER AS A SHEPHERED: John 10: 1 ff • Good shepherd knows their sheep • Always with the flock Mathew 28:20. Always with you to the end of time. • Leader need to be visionary – always leading to green pastures cf Psalms 23:2 • You are expected to execute God’s purpose. Is 44:28 • The scripture stress the serious responsibility of human leaders to those who follow them. Jer. 23:1-4 and 25:32-38 “who to those who scatter and destroy these sheep ……. I will punish you …. V4 I will place them under careful shepherd. BY REV. JASON KINYUA MWIRICHIA

  8. Cont...ed • John 10:16 stresses the relationship of Christ, followers and God. • Bring into one flock of the “other sheep”. • Good relationship is very important • Ready to feed spiritually • Keep the flock united/together • Our flock is spiritual flock BY REV. JASON KINYUA MWIRICHIA

  9. 5. Courage for leadership battle: Joshua 1:6:9 Duet 31:6-7 • Be courageous and strong – lead them to inherit the land • Courage to speak the truth in love. • Stand firm without compromising (Mk 11:15 ff – Jesus drived out people from the temple) • Leaders should courageously give direction. BY REV. JASON KINYUA MWIRICHIA

  10. 6. Gentleness • Being gently is not be weak • 3 qualities • Kindness / consideration – consider the feeling of others – could not belittle others or intentionally hurt. • Submission – to the will to God – Christ submitted to the will of the father. Mk 14:36 take this from me – yet not what I will – but what you will. • Gentleness is teachable & correctable • Never stop learning / way open to new understanding • Treat others as people not objects. BY REV. JASON KINYUA MWIRICHIA

  11. True leaders give generously – without demanding reward. Cf John 6:1-14 – (5000, fed) only miracle in 4 Gospels. • Jesus – provided what people couldn’t do – Food’s John 9 Provides sight – John 2 weeding “wine”. • Generous people: encourage; want others to succeed. • Success without a successor is a failure – if Jesus left without disciple being left – good news couldn’t spread. • Leaders does not only give – money or materials but also time, attention, experience. • This leads to better staff and better Human Relationship BY REV. JASON KINYUA MWIRICHIA

  12. 8. TRUTHFULLNESS & CONFIDENTIAL • Everyone would like to be told the truth. • John 1:17 – Grace and Truth came through Jesus: 14:6 I am the way and truth and the life. • Jesus stood for truth. Only in Him you can tell the truth. • A leader is a disciple • It created confidence and trust. BY REV. JASON KINYUA MWIRICHIA

  13. 9. FORGIVENESS • Acts 7:60 – Stephen forgave in hails of stone. • As a leader you must learn to forgive – this makes the going easy. • Col. 3:13 - Forgiveness as the Lord forgive you: Lord’s prayers Luke 11:1-4 - John 3:15-17 – why forgive – love - How to forgive – through Christ • John 8:1-11 -Women caught in Adultery – God forgiveness in Action. - Effective leaders are forgiving leaders. BY REV. JASON KINYUA MWIRICHIA

  14. 10. PRINCIPLES OF MULTPLYING MINISTRY • A good leader knows how to delegate (Team Work) Exodus 18:13-22 • As a leader you have to overcome CLERICALISM. This is where a leader is trying do the work God has called you to accomplish by yourself without the counsel of help of others. • Clericalism is placing yourself over others instead of seeing yourself as the servant of others. (Mathew 20:27-23:11) • To overcome this you have to use the principle of multiplying ministry – used by Jesus and Apostles. • Let the team help you with the work God has called you to do. BY REV. JASON KINYUA MWIRICHIA

  15. Cont...ed PRINCIPLES GIVEN TO MOSES • Train others to help you. Numbers 1:14-15 • Teach them the Bible. Exodus18:20 • Look for “Leader- Labourers” Lk.10:2 • SHOW THEM THE WORK TO DO!! Exodus 18:20 • TRANSFER THE ANOINTING:Number 11:16-17 = This is probably the most important in leadership development BY REV. JASON KINYUA MWIRICHIA

  16. -Without the power of the Holy Spirit – No chance of succeeding • Jesus empowered those that sent: • LK 9;1,10;1,,18,19 Acts1;8 • Jesus begun his ministry when the spirit descended upon him • Mathew 3:16. Mk 1:10, John 1; 32 • Effective leaders must be ready to delegate work empower. >you are not the master of all: act 6 = apostles chose deacon. BY REV. JASON KINYUA MWIRICHIA

  17. 11. BE RESPONSIBLE • An example &Burden – Bearer: • 1 Cor:4:11 – 14 Paul used these words to make the leaders aware that they must not be like gentile rulers.(1 Cor 4:8 will keep strong and blameless you are not expected to be paid or to cheat like secular leader) • Burden Bearer: - Who joyfully takes responsibility to see that others are fed and cared for: BY REV. JASON KINYUA MWIRICHIA

  18. 11 Cor 9:23 – 28 – Paul – gone without food or water, naked, no sleep, been locked in prison, harassed, etc. Only a true & sincere leader who can bear these kinds of burdens and responsibilities (Such as God Oxen (1Corr 9:9-10) BY REV. JASON KINYUA MWIRICHIA

  19. SUMMARY • IF YOU FOLLOW THESE PRINCIPLES KEEPING THE WORD OF GOD AND DOING ALL, THEN YOU WILL BE PROSPEROUS AND SUCCESSFUL’ JOSHUA 1:8 • As a leader you must walk and minister uprightly. • In everything set them an example by doing what is good. • Show integrity, seriousness and soundness of speech ( Titus 2:7) BY REV. JASON KINYUA MWIRICHIA

  20. KEEP YOUR APPOINTMENT AND PROMISES • Have good reputation amongst outsiders 9 Non – Christians) – I Tim 3:7 • (12) Must be some one who manages his own family well 1 Tim 3:4 • Conclusion Rev 2:2-5 BY REV. JASON KINYUA MWIRICHIA

  21. Story of Chinese - Rich Man and Poor man and a cow • An expired person is a very dangerous fellow, he is as harmful as an expired product. • Blessed are those inspired, for they shall make the world a better place. BY REV. JASON KINYUA MWIRICHIA

  22. Excellence is a major pillar of, and building block for success. Excellence comes to those who are willing to be discontent with half achievements. To remain excellent, you must be willing to go beyond how well you did last time. Remember no matter how u used yesterday, you received 24 hours today. BY REV. JASON KINYUA MWIRICHIA

  23. THANK YOU END BY REV. JASON KINYUA MWIRICHIA

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