DEVELOPING LEADERS
EXCELLENCE IN LEADERSHIP SERIES
PREVIOUSLY…
• Oikonomos is the Greek word for Steward and it means a house manager.
• The job of a steward is to supervise other slaves and manage domestic affairs. • Stewards serve in FOUR capacities namely:
• As trustees (2Cor. 4.1; Romans 1.14); As guardians (Jude vs 3); As transmitters of Apostolic
teaching (2Timothy 2.2); As managers (Luke 12.42-43).
• Leaders are also shepherds (poimen) and they: provide food and rest, refresh and renew, lead the sheep in prepared paths, anoint the wounded or empower leadership, are
good and merciful to the end (Psalm 23).
• The Good shepherd: knows each sheep by name, is always with the sheep, protects the sheep, shows concern for lost sheep, seeks other sheep, leads the sheep, is prepared to die for the sheep (John 10.1-18; Isaiah 40.11)
• There are also lessons from the bad shepherd (Ezekiel 34.1-10, 17-22)
• Psalm 78.70-72 shows that a good shepherd must have integrity of heart and skilful hands.
COMMENTS ON DEVELOPING LEADERS
• Overcome the fear of leadership in the body of Christ. –Bro Ibrahim
• The greatest honour of spiritual life is leadership and we need to become committed Christians first. –Bro Solomon
• The most important qualification is the desire to lead and brothers need to have this desire. –Bro Bamiduro
• We must personify the love of God today and show real concern for people before we can get good followership. –Bro Christopher
• The entire church must realise that everyone has been called to lead and must play the role of leadership in different capacities. –Bro Ayeni Sunday
DEVELOPING LEADERS: HOW?
Aim: Discover the significant ways in which leaders may be
developed.
Summary: There are four important levels in the process of
THE PROCESS OF DEVELOPING LEADERS
• LEVEL ONE: PERSONAL BIBLE STUDY
• LEVEL TWO: BIBLE EXPOSITION
• LEVEL THREE: GROUP BIBLE STUDY
• LEVEL FOUR: LEADING BIBLE STUDY
• This requires dedication which can only be given by someone who is not treating
Christianity as an option or an accessory.
PERSONAL BIBLE STUDY
• It is not the one you do when you have a sermon to deliver.
• It is to be done daily at your brightest hour.
• You can have a study guide e.g. Truth for Today,
throughthescriptures.org, Video Bible Courses etc.
• Psalm 119.147-148. Without a personal, regular Bible Study, we
PERSONAL BIBLE STUDY
•Here is a useful format for your daily personal Bible Study:BIBLE EXPOSITION
• This is speaking God’s word to others.
• While some have been gifted to be teachers, all have the
responsibility of teaching God’s word (Revelation 12.11).
• God has commanded preachers to preach the word and
also train others (2Timothy 4.1-4 and 2.2)
• The purpose of training others is so that they can pass on
GROUP BIBLE STUDY
•A group of people who are committed to each other and to the Word of God need
to help one another grow spiritually.
This is different from the church Bible classes. It is usually done in an informal
setting.
The goal of this kind of study is to mature believers.
It is usually a planned, progressive study through a preselected text.
The Program:
• Observe the text
DISCIPLING OTHERS
• The Great Commission asks us to make disciples and teach
them to observe all things Christ has commanded us.
• The only reason why a shepherd exists is the sheep. Acts
20.20,27-28 teaches:
• Guard yourself
• Protect the flock
• Help the flock
DISCIPLING OTHERS
• 1Peter 5.2-3 gives further imperatives leaders must follow
• Be willing and enthusiastic
• Do not be motivated by money or self-interest. • Do not be a boss-type personality.
• Be an example in word and life.
CONCLUSION
• J. Oswald Sanders, in his book, ‘Spiritual Leadership’ observed the
following:
It remains to be said that the training of leaders cannot be done by employing the techniques of mass production. It will require patient
and careful instruction and prayerful and personal guidance of the
individual over a considerable period. “Disciples are not
manufactured wholesale. They are produced one by one, because
someone has taken the pains to discipline, to instruct and enlighten, to nurture and train one that is younger.”
When a man is really marked out by God for leadership, He will see to it that he receives the necessary disciplines to make him
SPECIAL STUDY ON
EXAMPLE
STUDY ON EXAMPLE
Aim:
Study 4 Greek words translated “example” in the New Testament
and make application to biblical leadership.
Summary:
1. Four Greek words and their definition.
2. Example of Christ in Service, Obedience, Prayer,
Relationships, and in Suffering.
3. Example of Paul in handling controversy, in difficult
issues, in self discipline, and in pursuing life’s goal.
POWER TO INFLUENCE OTHERS
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There are two primary sources of the Servant-Leader’s power to
influence:
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Lifestyle
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Teaching.
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The reality of the word of God is expressed through lifestyle and
teaching of the Servant-Leader (1Timothy 4.16)
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The Spiritual Leader who is a servant does not demand. He serves.
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By Serving, he sets an example that has compelling power to
THE EXCELLENCE OF EXAMPLE
• HUPODEIGMA (John 13.15)—Something that is ‘proposed for imitation or admonition.
• It means to give a law upon, to give a word upon. They were to see a principle in what He had done and not simply the activity.
• HUPOGRAMMOS (1PETER 2.21-23)—A copy to write after, for imitation. Jesus gave us a life to copy.
• MIMOMAI (1CORINTHIANS 11.1)—’Follow as an example, strive to resemble.’
THE EXAMPLE OF CHRIST
• IN SERVICE (JOHN 13)
• The example of the Slave’s towel
• Service of the towel versus service of the robe. • IN OBEDIENCE (John 4.34; 6.38; Matthew 26.39) • IN PRAYER
• At His baptism. Luke 3.21
• All night before selecting the Twelve (Luke 6.12-13) • In private (Luke 9.18)
• For Peter who was about to falter (Luke 22.32)
• In the garden when He felt His relationship to God was threatened (Luke 22.41,44) • On the cross for the people crucifying Him (Luke 23.46).
THE EXAMPLE OF CHRIST
• IN RELATIONSHIPS
• With Sinners—the woman taken in adultery, the Publican, the lady washing His feet with her tears and wiping them with her hair. Matthew 9.11; 11.19
• With Children—You can tell the depth of a person’s character by how he deals with children (Mark 10.13-16).
• With disciples (Mark 3.14) Spent time with them. Stayed with them. Cared for them.
• With women (John 1; 4; 8; 19.25-27; 20.1-18)—His mother, Samaritan Woman. Woman taken in adultery, Mary Magdalene and other women.
• IN SUFFERING
• Chose to be poor (2Corinthians 8.9)
• No house or bed of His own (Luke 9.58)
THE EXAMPLE OF CHRIST
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EXTREME EXAMPLE FOR US (1PETER 2.21-23)
• NO SIN
• NO DECEIT
• NO RETALIATION
• NO THREATS
THE EXAMPLE OF PAUL
• In handling controversial matters (1 Corinthians 8).
a. Christians have been given knowledge – knowledge puffs up – you cannot handle it by knowledge (v. 1).
b. Only one true and living God – (vs. 4-6).
c. Idols have no real existence – you have that knowledge but do not use this knowledge to hurt the weak (vs. 4-5).
THE EXAMPLE OF PAUL
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In the difficult issue of freedom and rights (1 Corinthians 9).
a. Freedom defended – Do not use your rights if the brother
is going to be hurt and if souls are not going to be won (vs.
1-14).
THE EXAMPLE OF PAUL
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In self-discipline.
a. Run to win (1 Corinthians 9:24).
THE EXAMPLE OF PAUL
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In pursuing life’s goal (Philippians 3).
a. Know Christ, be clothed in His righteousness (v8-9).
b. Experience the power of His resurrection (v. 12).
c. Share in His sufferings (v. 12).
d. Press on toward the goal (vs. 13-14).
OTHER NEW TESTAMENT LEADERS
1. Timothy:
a. Young (1 Timothy 4:12). b. Sickly (1 Timothy 5:23). c. Timid (2 Timothy 1:7). d. Frightened (2 Timothy 1:6-7; 2:1).YET
Notice the following from 1 Timothy 4
Be an example (vs. 11-12). Devote yourself (v. 13).
