Book the leadership style of jesus christ

Jesus on leadership becoming a servant leader whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be slave of all. You mentioned that jesus was the greatest leader the world has ever seen. This means, with christ being the head of the church, the entire church body is served in the act of providing leadership. Jesus on leadership joins many books about leadership in church and business. Michael youssefs new book, the leadership style of jesus. To achieve this, he had a fivepronged leadership strategy. Until such study is done, it seems premature to assert that the identified leadership traits in jesus are appropriable for leadership success in current contexts or styles.

More needs to be written and modeled to provide servicefirst leadership among gods people. Leading the way leadership style of jesus book and. Ministry of the son of man ministering servant leadership ministry atonement jesus christ, mission of servant, bond serving people humility of christ mission, of jesus christ sin, gods remedy for jesus. It should come as no surprise that bible verses about leadership can be found in all 66 books of the holy scriptures. The leadership style of jesus this 10day plan from dr. William mitchell, author of building strong families, founder of power of positive students it was my opportunity to be led by god to enlist gene wilkes to write. Mar 24, 2010 instead, jesus focused on true depth and longterm impact. Selfleadership precedes team leadership and public influence. The principles, however, which i admire most are found in the leadership style of jesus. Ravi zacharias, worlds foremost christian apologist, in his book. Leadership is influence, and no leader has had greater influence on the world than jesus christ. As you read over the descriptions, take time to assess your own life and activity as a leader. Most christians believe he is the incarnation of god the son and the awaited messiah the christ prophesied in the old testament. Self leadership precedes team leadership and public influence.

Michael youssef will provide the reader with vital leadership principles as demonstrated by the greatest leader of all time jesus himself. Timeless wisdom on servant leadershipa new way of living. Jesus, the model servant leader jesus submitted his own life to sacrificial service under the will of god luke 22. Jesus wants to set an example for his followers to follow. Here is a book that reveals how jesus led and what better leadership style could anyone desire. I have always looked upon the apostle paul as a godly man, a zealous servant of jesus christ, and a powerful preacher of the gospel.

Can man live without god, surmised the incomparability of christ when he wrote, jesus stands incomparable amongst the worlds greatest religious, philosophical and moral leaders. This kind of leadership was practiced by jesus christ. Henry webb, director, discipleship and family leadership department, publisher of lifeway edition of jesus on leadership. The lessons of his leadership style are practical, learnable skills that anyone can apply today. Articles and books proliferate extolling the virtues of leadership exemplified in jesus of nazareth. Jun 01, 1986 so, when i happened upon the book, the leadership style of jesus, i picked it up to gauge my adherence to the practice and to learn something. Jesus prepared for 30 years for 3 years of ministry. Sep 20, 2016 the principles, however, which i admire most are found in the leadership style of jesus. The father the first proof jesus offers to confirm his leadership role is the witness of god the father. So, when i happened upon the book, the leadership style of jesus, i picked it up to gauge my adherence to the practice and to learn something. Michael youssef, who has executive experience in worldwide ministries, has examined the leadership jesus modeled and suggests christlike qualities every. Over the last few posts, we have been looking at ways that jesus and paul exhibited core aspects of servant leadership. Introduction the leadership book examined is the leadership style of jesus by michael youssef. Miller notes the strengths of the author as a pastor and scholar, namely wilkes love for jesus christ and his fluency with scholarly literature on leadership and jesus leadership.

If you are a leader in any area of life, your approach to leadership will be transformed by the examples from jesus life outlined in dr. For even the son of man did not come to be served, but to serve. But it is here, in our text, that i see paul as a very wise man in practical matters, a man who is a leader of men, and whose counsel is taken seriously because he knows what he. Apr 02, 2014 jesus calls the people of his time, and us, to remember certain essential truths. Calvin miller, founding pastor of westside baptist church in ft. There are many more interesting findings in this book, and id encourage you to read further. Having recently read the bible cover to cover, and being a professor of management and leadership, high hopes ensued when i purchased this book. His ideas have influenced an entire generation of management experts and institutional leaders. The focal point of servant leadership within the church is to prepare gods people for works of service, so that the body of christ may be built up ephesians 4. The gospel of mark begins by telling the reader about nine characteristics of jesus as a leader when you read the first chapter of mark, there are some distinctive traits of christ that every team leader can learn the biblical truths of his teachings and the pattern of his leadership style are valuable to any leader. Though this is not an exhaustive list, here are the final four traits. For the purposes of our time together, im focusing on the characteristics of the successful leader, and correlating that with jesus leadership style.

Then theres no question the most admired, respected, honored and remembered christian leader through the ages was our lord jesus christ. Learn how jesus approach to leadership allowed him to overcome temptation and bring glory to his father. His strategy in developing disciples was laid out in such a way to spread the gospel for all time. Pdf the leadership style of jesus christ in the new. Sep 02, 2015 when studying the subject of transformational leadership, we should take a look at our own leader, christ jesus. Here are ten traits of jesus, the transformational leader. The theme often stated, implicitly if not explicitly, is that this itinerant galilean living 2000 years ago models leadership ideally suited for the modern day ceo or clevel executive. Buy the leadership style of jesus by youssef michael isbn. The role model for christian leadership one another. Christ s death in a leadership context robert k greenleaf is the man who in 1970 coined the phrase zservant leadership in his book the servant as leader. While jesus on leadership is a practical tool kit, wilkess. Gene wilkes may change your whole view of leadership.

The new testament records the life, teachings and service of jesus christ the founder. Jesus leadership style, because it is both the way of the kingdom of god matthew 18. Two other important findings that relate to our conversation. Here are four timeless lessons from jesus that are relevant. By examining his model we can identify a christ centred, christ like servant leadership style that works for christians who lead people in any situation. It is radically different to all natural cultures in all countries and all organisations. Instead, jesus focused on true depth and longterm impact. Aug 01, 20 leadership is influence, and no leader has had greater influence on the world than jesus christ. Jesus was a problemsolver jesus took time to rest jesus developed a passion for his goals much insight is in this book into how jesus operated in the gift of leadership while he was earth for 33 years. What it means to take upon the name of jesus christ. Interest and materials about servant leadership have grown in both secular and ministry contexts.

Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. He has written 11 books, including jesus on leadership. Similarities in leadership of jesus and paul part 3 on. Ad 30 33, also referred to as jesus of nazareth or jesus christ, was a firstcentury jewish preacher and religious leader. We have looked briefly at scriptural examples showing that jesus and paul both had a clear sense of calling, kept an intimate relationship with god, empowered others, and acted with love, humility, and zeal. Youth invited to join face to face event with president and sister oaks. No matter what leadership arena a person serves inwhether leading a family, a church, a civic organization, a companyadopting the leadership example of jesus will make that person more effective and productive. Apr 27, 2012 ken lifts jesus up as the greatest leadership role model and cofounded lead like jesus in 1999 whose mission is to glorify god by inspiring and equipping people to lead like jesus. Discover vital leadership principles from the greatest leader of all time. When studying the subject of transformational leadership, we should take a look at our own leader, christ jesus. The leadership style of jesus devotional reading plan. According to the story, the wedding banquet run out of wine and jesus provided some by turning water into wine.

Theologians describe jesus as the central figure of the bible. The lessons of his leadership style are practical, learnable skills that you too can apply. It is clear that the way jesus led his disciples was a plan for the future of his church. This essay will examine the theoretical concepts of leadership, showing their strengths and weaknesses. If you cant lead yourself, you cant and shouldnt lead others. Here are 12 leadership principles of jesus that inspire me. The leadership style of jesus is one that is unique to any other leadership style known to man it is clear that the way jesus led his disciples was a plan for the future of his church his strategy in developing disciples was laid out in such a way to spread the gospel for all time. Jesus, the greatest servant leader lead like jesus. Jesus on leadership a must read for those who value their family. Introduction when i come to acts chapter 27, it is like a breath of fresh air to me. The leadership styles of jesus christ and apostle paul will be discussed followed by the leadership qualities expected from the church as illustrated by the fivefold ministry found in pauls epistle to the ephesians chapter 4.

The leadership style of jesus is one that is unique to any other leadership style known to man. We should make it a practice to study his leadership style. How you can join in the largest family history conference in the world. Leaders have the responsibility to provide resources for their organizations or institutions. Jan 26, 2016 so lets look at jesus, the greatest leader role model of all time, in the light of this new letting it go leadership idea. Jesus christ is in fact the greatest leader of all time. Resources to help you immerse yourself in the restoration. On the other hand, the appropriate application of jesus leadership behaviors is of interest to current researchers. The world today needs leaders who meet the physical, spiritual, economic and political needs of the people. The leadership style of jesus christ in the new testament and its relevance for africa 3 he cautioned them that whoever wants to be first must place himself last of all and be servant of all. Jesus leadership challenge with our modern definition of servant leadership. So lets look at jesus, the greatest leader role model of all time, in the light of this new letting it go leadership idea. Another model of christ leadership is depicted in john 2.

Lead 4 powerful leadership lessons from jesus leaders who stand the test of time have something we can learn to elevate our leadership. This is something to read, reflect upon, and reread because its information is extremely valuable. He is the one who can best speak to the issue of leadership. Jan 20, 2016 lead 4 powerful leadership lessons from jesus leaders who stand the test of time have something we can learn to elevate our leadership.