authentic, spiritual leadership
AUTHENTIC LEADERSHIP
SNE Leadership Module #2 Major Dr. Eva R. Geddes, DLLS
Scriptural Example Joshua - Joshua 1 God Calls “I will give” – land & victory “I will be with you” “You will lead” “Be strong & courageous” “Keep my word” “No fear”
People confirm “Be strong & courageous!”
Need for Leadership Unity in mission & vision Mobilize constituency
Organization/structure Eliminate chaos
Influence & focus Organizational appointment Personal qualities Spiritual giftedness Discuss “Power”: Authority versus Leadership Personality versus Presence
Current Leadership Styles Matthew 25:14-30 Manager – details; “hands-on” Laissez-faire – Easy; “hands-off” Team Leader - Together Visionary - Future Director - Command Transformational change agent Adaptive – fluid Discuss: Which style is best? Which style are you?
Spiritual Leadership
Natural Leadership Self-confident Ambitious Makes own decisions Creates methods Enjoys command Seeks personal reward Independent Natural talent
Spiritual Leadership Confident in God Humble Seeks God’s will Follows God’s example Delights in obedience Seeks God’s favor Depends on God Spiritual gift (adapted from Sanders, 2007, p. 29)
Authentic Leadership Servant Leadership: Mark 10:42-45 The real spiritual leader is focused on the service he and she can render to God and other people, not on the residuals and perks of high office or holy title. (Sanders, 2007, p.14) Discuss: How do we serve others? Can we know we serve like Jesus?
Authentic Leadership Requirements: Committed Christian Character – godly; Spirit-filled Competent - Credible Courageous Communicative Responsibility: Educate – Equip – Encourage - Empower
Reference List: Malphurs, Audrey. (2003). “Being Leaders: The Nature of Authentic Christian Leadership.” Grand Rapids: Baker Books. Parks, Sharon Daloz. (2005). “Leadership Can Be Taught: A Bold Approach for a Complex World.” Boston: Harvard Business School Press. Sanders, J. Oswald. (2007). “Spiritual Leadership: A Commitment to Excellence for Every Believer.” Chicago: Moody Publishers.
SNE Leadership Module #2 Major Dr. Eva R. Geddes, DLLS
Scriptural Example Joshua - Joshua 1 God Calls “I will give” – land & victory “I will be with you” “You will lead” “Be strong & courageous” “Keep my word” “No fear”
People confirm “Be strong & courageous!”
Need for Leadership Unity in mission & vision Mobilize constituency
Organization/structure Eliminate chaos
Influence & focus Organizational appointment Personal qualities Spiritual giftedness Discuss “Power”: Authority versus Leadership Personality versus Presence
Current Leadership Styles Matthew 25:14-30 Manager – details; “hands-on” Laissez-faire – Easy; “hands-off” Team Leader - Together Visionary - Future Director - Command Transformational change agent Adaptive – fluid Discuss: Which style is best? Which style are you?
Spiritual Leadership
Natural Leadership Self-confident Ambitious Makes own decisions Creates methods Enjoys command Seeks personal reward Independent Natural talent
Spiritual Leadership Confident in God Humble Seeks God’s will Follows God’s example Delights in obedience Seeks God’s favor Depends on God Spiritual gift (adapted from Sanders, 2007, p. 29)
Authentic Leadership Servant Leadership: Mark 10:42-45 The real spiritual leader is focused on the service he and she can render to God and other people, not on the residuals and perks of high office or holy title. (Sanders, 2007, p.14) Discuss: How do we serve others? Can we know we serve like Jesus?
Authentic Leadership Requirements: Committed Christian Character – godly; Spirit-filled Competent - Credible Courageous Communicative Responsibility: Educate – Equip – Encourage - Empower
Reference List: Malphurs, Audrey. (2003). “Being Leaders: The Nature of Authentic Christian Leadership.” Grand Rapids: Baker Books. Parks, Sharon Daloz. (2005). “Leadership Can Be Taught: A Bold Approach for a Complex World.” Boston: Harvard Business School Press. Sanders, J. Oswald. (2007). “Spiritual Leadership: A Commitment to Excellence for Every Believer.” Chicago: Moody Publishers.
