Lead Like Jesus Summary

Blanchard & Hodges, guide readers through the process of discovering how to lead like Jesus. It really could be described as the process of aligning two internal domains, the heart & the head and two external domains, the hands & the habits. These four dimensions of leadership form the outline for this very practical and transformational book. Blanchard & Hodges believe that the application of the true meaning of leading like Jesus to the heart, head, hands and habits will enable individuals to modify and transform their leadership styles.

At the end of the day being a great spiritual leader encompasses many aspects of a person as a leader an in order to become a great leader and accomplish the “Great Commission” we must continue to develop ourselves as leaders in order to become the leader God intended us to be. McNeal states “greatness is earned. It is not a gift; it is a reward. It is not accidental; it is cultivated.”

Throughout the class Bible and Leadership we the class have learned of leaders that caused great change. The greatest leader of the “The New Oxford Annotated Bible” the man who gave birth to the New Testament, Jesus Christ. The class textbook “The Art of Leadership” by Manning and Curtis splits leadership into three types teacher, Hero and Ruler. The book even describes Jesus as a teacher since teachers and rule breakers. It is apparent that Jesus is a rule breaker since he values worship over societal rules “Why do your disciples break the tradition of the elders? For they do not wash their hands before they eat.” Jesus answered them “And why do you break the commandment of God for the sake of your tradition?” (New Revised Standard Version, Matthew 15.2,3) Jesus rocked the establishment saying that the society should never trump the reason for society and that is the commandment. Jesus was also a hero since he was responsible for great causes and noble works. In Jesus’s time Judaism and Jewish society was based around the concept of hierarchy, some people on top but most are on the bottom. Jesus helped perpetuate egalitarian philosophy with a simple sentence “Do to others as you would have them do to you” (New Revised Standard Version, Luke 6.31). This was and still is a great cause to champion for, equality and fairness. Though the text described the concept of rulers as aggressive, cold and calculative with the likes of Napoleon, Caesar and Hitler but even though Jesus was none of those things he was still a ruler. A ruler that knew how to lead his disciples and followers.

Who do you serve as you examine the roads you travel? Did you choose the road full of loneliness, shame and babble? Lean of God, trust and don't just take the Word from us, but go to the source. Eat, be merry and rejoice, that you experience God's Grace and Love with your own work, faith, and choice. Be careful how you serve, by accidentally stepping on some nerves, while you try and help with love each day. Always review and examine your approach, you are not always right with your boast. Learn from your mistakes, they are all over the place. Stop acting like God, or you'll become a fraud, pretending to serve, yet lost in your deception. Be

Kouzes and Posner (2012) beliefs in leadership are that it is “value-based with a foundation of credibility”. In addition to the 10 Caritas, Kouzes and Posner (2012) five practices have been incorporated into the leadership culture at Wake Forest Baptist Health. Their message is that mastery of leadership requires

It is essential for the leader-teacher to exhibit a Christ like character when leading God’s people. Bredfeldt states, “Character is the consistent enactment of biblical values through the power of Christlike virtues.” There are many values, and virtues that are essential to being a great leader. However, there are many that are indispensable. Therefore, a faithful leader is one that is indispensable. Consequently, “To be a faithful person is to be a trustworthy individual. Faithfulness is foundational to effectiveness as a leader-teacher.” This is imperative to me, because if one could remain faithful to the Lord, I know that he/she will be faithful to the work that the Lord has called for them

Leader of the United Kingdom’s Liberal Democratic Party, Tim Farron, announced on June 14 that he would be resigning, citing conflicts that he faced between being a political leader and a Christian.

Blanchard & Hodges, guide readers through the process of discovering how to lead like Jesus. It really could be described as the process of aligning two internal domains, the heart & the head and two external domains, the hands & the habits. These four dimensions of leadership form the outline for this very practical and transformational book. Blanchard & Hodges believe that the application of the true meaning of leading like Jesus to the heart, head, hands and habits will enable individuals to modify and transform their leadership styles.

What I can take away from Esther is that leadership is more than giving orders for others to follow. It is an individual who can look past themselves and help others become and do more than they think they can. To be a good leader it means more than knowing your field and reading reports but it is also very personal because what you do is share what you know and guide others to success.

After reading Henri J.M. Nouwen’s In the name of Jesus my perception on leadership was completely altered. I appreciate this book because it confronts the temptation that every leader faces, and brings us back to the feet of Jesus. The quotes have helped me reflect and center myself on the truth; That it’s God who has called us to lead, and we can trust him to lead us where he wants us to go. I was specifically drawn to Nouwen’s statement on the need for future Christian leaders to claim their irrelevance in order to allow themselves to stand in the world with nothing to offer but his or her vulnerable self.

I see another great leadership quality which is found in Nehemiah 4:16 where it says that, “the leaders stood behind the whole house of Judah” (ESV). This is a reminder that the

A mark of a great leader is then to build upon that foundation by dedication to excellence of service. Anything worth doing is worth doing well. Every leader should expect nothing less than excellence from those he leads. This pursuit of excellence must be based on the hearing and doing of God’s Word. In my own personal walk with the Lord, it is not enough just to be a hearer of God’s Word but to put God’s Word to practical use in my life by obedience. A great leader must be a great example and servant. There is no room for pride in the Christian life especially for a leader. Pride is the first sin mentioned in the list

The question of whether leaders are born or can be taught is one that is common in leadership discussions. My personal opinion is that leaders can be taught, and should be taught by studying the principles and practices by which our history's most effective leaders led. Furthermore; it is important to realize that leadership through hierarchies is quickly becoming inferior to leadership through service and having a joint vision shared by all those affected by this leader. Jesus was such a leader; a servant leader. Jesus said, "whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be your slave— just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give

Leadership of today is different than what it was several years ago. In the past, “leadership” was more concerned with the bottom line than shaping the people and organization to ensure its continued success. Leadership and management are two very different topics; however, many people subscribe there is no differentiation. From a Christian perspective, leadership and managerial applications must rest upon scriptural truth and divine authority. Today, coupled with Christian beliefs and ethics, development and effective utilization of key skills and concepts influences how successful a person will be in leading an organization, department, division or small group.

My philosophy is that you must lead by example. When Jesus walk the land, he was the perfect example of lead by example. He lived the life that he minister to the people about to set an example for them. You must show yourself worthy, be attentive and flexible, and create hospitality atmosphere. I will then analysis to my SHAPE to leadership.