The Leadership Path To “Greatness” Calling C ontentment Character COACHINGCOACHING C O A C H I N G COACHINGCOACHING Crafting

INTRODUCTION Today we will be… Reflecting On Where You Are In Relationship To The Five Key Leadership Traits. Workbook p. 3 Shining The Light On Five Leadership Traits that “Great” Leaders Consistently Reflect In Their Leadership Style.

“Remember The Titans”

for His Kingdom comes from… Workbook p. 4 “Leadership is probably the most misunderstood word in our vocabulary today. Leadership is not personality, not a position, not endowed to a certain few. Leadership is that certain something that is ‘bought with a price.’ It is bought with a price that can be paid by anyone, anytime, anywhere and YOU are as much a leader today as you are going to be, because the price you are paying today is determining the leader you will be tomorrow. Everyone has an obligation, as well as the privilege, of leading in something. Leadership begins with a simple decision to pay the price and ends the moment you cease to pay it.” Charles T. Jones Leadership Greatness

Workbook p. 5 Jesus Anointed at Bethany During supper, a woman came in with a jar of expensive perfume. She broke the seal and poured the perfume over His head. Wherever the Good News is preached, this woman’s deed will be talked about in her memory. Mark 14: 3,9 Leadership Greatness

John The Baptist I tell you, among those born of women there is no greater than John. Workbook p. 5 He must become greater and greater, and I must become less and less. John 3:30, Luke 7:28 Leadership Greatness

David Man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart. Workbook p. 5 He cared for them with a true heart, and led them with skillful hands. Psalm 78:72; I Samuel 16:7 Leadership Greatness

Follow the Leader

L E A D E R S H I P G R E A T N E S S Through “ So Abraham rose early in the morning and saddled his donkey, and took two of his young men with him, and Isaac his son…and went to the place of which God had told him.” Genesis 22:3 Workbook p. 6 ANSWERING HIS CALL

is God’s invitation to join Him in accomplishing His purpose through each of us.” – Henry Blackaby It is a unique and individually based invitation that is… “Calling… Personally Addressed, Personally Written, Personally Delivered Workbook p. 7 Answer His Call

Abraham …Genesis 12:1-4 Moses …Exodus 3:1-4:18 Mary …Luke 1:26-38 Peter …Matthew 4:18-20 Paul …Acts 9:1-18 Just as God called these heroes of the faith by name, He has called you by name. Answering His Call

As a leader within the body of believers, our primary calling is by Him, to Him, and for Him. So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught and overflowing with thankfulness. Colossians 2:6-7 Workbook p. 8 Person – His Son

His Calling, To His Leaders Is First To A… What’s in a Calling?

We are called to serve God’s purpose. Scripture clearly links our calling with God’s purpose. Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord... who has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace… II Timothy 1:8-9 Workbook p. 8 Purpose - His Agenda

You can measure your connectivity to God’s calling by its link to your passions. Workbook p. 9 God has uniquely called you to accomplish a unique task. You can be passionate while not enjoying everything about your assigned task. But if God has called you to it … and you do it you will have a passion for it. Passion – His desire in your heart

Workbook p. 9 Calling is unique…and His path for you includes the preparation needed to succeed in your unique calling. God’s calling will always push you beyond your comfort zone. What we learn and how we grow can be a tool in our hands to distract us from answering our calling… or a tool in God’s hand to equip us for our calling. Path – His map for your journey

God places each of us in leadership roles within and for His kingdom. Workbook p. 10 Your role in your family… Your role in your ministry… Your role in your community… If you are faithful with His current assignments for you, He will trust you with future assignments. Position – His roles in your life

We are called… to a person (Jesus), to a person (Jesus), for a purpose (God’s), with a passion (He provides), down a path (He directs), in positions (He assigns). Workbook p. 10 What’s in a calling?

How do you know His calling on your life at this moment? Answer His Call

1) God confirms your calling through His Son, His Spirit, and His Word. 2) God gives you a passion for your calling. 3) God uses those who know you best to confirm your calling. 4) God reveals your calling to you through a specific and individual assignment. 4) God reveals your calling to you through a specific and individual assignment. Workbook p. 11 Answer His Call

How do you know if you are centered in His calling? Workbook p. 11 Centered in His Calling

Workbook p. 12 1) Your calling will create an openness on your part to allow God to move you from where you are to where He wants you to be. 2) Your calling will also involve moving people from where they are to where God wants them to be. Centered in His Calling

3) You will be completely dependent upon God. 4) You will discover a peace that can overcome the frustration found in ministering to difficult people and ministering in difficult circumstances. Workbook p. 12&13 When you are on God’s agenda, you will passionately desire to minister not passionately desire a ministry. Centered in His Calling

5) You will find yourself looking to God and to godly people for counsel and direction. Workbook p. 13 Leaders in the center of God’s calling seek to accomplish the goals and ambitions set by God, not their own goals and ambitions. Centered in His Calling

List 2 of the “greatest” leaders that you have ever followed. List 3 leadership traits they exhibited consistently. ? Workbook p. 14

“The Rookie”

L E A D E R S H I P G R E A T N E S S Through “…for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances…I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation…I can do everything through Him who gives me strength.” Philippians 4:11-13 Workbook p. 16 Contentment

ExternalSources Workbook p. 17 Climbing Contentment

Workbook p. 17 Climbing “Contentment is a decision, an act of the will, grounded in the grace of God.” -Abraham Lincoln When I am restless, I create an atmosphere of confusion.When I am restless, I create an atmosphere of confusion. “ God is not the author of confusion ” When I am self-driven, I use people to accomplish and receive their applause and approval.When I am self-driven, I use people to accomplish and receive their applause and approval. “ God desires our hearts…hearts of personal obedience ” When I am focused on performance, I often measure my success in human form and crave human approval.When I am focused on performance, I often measure my success in human form and crave human approval. “ God is not measuring your success through someone else ” External Sources

Climbing Contentment Position, Position, Prominence, Possessions Pharaoh had the title…but Moses had the testimony! Nebuchadnezzar had the title…but Daniel had the testimony! Nebuchadnezzar had the title…but Daniel had the testimony! Jezebel had the title…but Elijah had the testimony! Jezebel had the title…but Elijah had the testimony! Pilate had the title…but Jesus had the testimony! Pilate had the title…but Jesus had the testimony! What will it be for your life? The more obedient we are with what we are given, the greater testimony God creates through us. Workbook p. 18 External Sources

Climbing Desire for position… Matthew 20:20-28 Desire for prominence… Desire for prominence… Matthew 23:11-12 Desire for possessions… Desire for possessions… Ecclesiastes 5:10 Jesus desires us to be ambitious in accomplishing His purpose, not ours. Workbook p. 19 External Sources

If we are always desiring to serve somewhere else, we never serve those we have. If we are always desiring to serve somewhere else, we never serve those we have. If we never serve those we have, we don’t deserve to serve somewhere else. If we never serve those we have, we don’t deserve to serve somewhere else. Sometimes, somewhere else is worse than where we are! Sometimes, somewhere else is worse than where we are! External Sources

Comfortable Workbook p. 20 ExternalSources Contentment

Comfortable Workbook p. 20 When I am immovable, I create an atmosphere of apathy. God may choose to move you away from your most comfortable position to birth in you a most uncomfortable growth When I am lazy, I lead others to see no urgency or passion in the Great Commission or the Great Commandment. There is no room in the Kingdom’s work for lazy leaders When I am focused on maintaining, I stop fishing and stop growing. If you’re not fishing, you’re not following. If you’re not growing, you’re not leading “Happiness is a warm blanket!” - Linus, “Peanuts” External Sources

Comfortable ContentmentComplacency Paul’s Contented Attitude: Attitudes are not about circumstances Phil 4:11 Attitudes can change, just like circumstances Phil 4:12 Attitudes can change, just like circumstances Phil 4:12 Attitudes can be improved Phil 4:12 Attitudes can be improved Phil 4:12 Attitudes have a source for their strength Phil 4:13 Attitudes have a source for their strength Phil 4:13 Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego- “0ur God is Able, But if Not…” Daniel 3:16-18 Workbook p. 21 External Sources

Comfortable Contentment Complacency The Apostle Paul…A Leader Who Could Not Be Stopped “Pressing On…” “Pressing On…” “I can do all things…” “I can do all things…” “I will become all things…” “I will become all things…” Paul endured incredible suffering, persecution and pain on his mission… Yet, his state of heart, mind and attitude made him God’s kind of leader External Sources

Jesus = Contentment Contented leaders realize they are set free by surrendering. “Submit to God and be at peace with Him; in this way prosperity will come to you.” Job 22:21 Workbook p. 22 Contented leaders surrender to Him without a fight. Contented leaders surrender to Him without a fight. “Not as I will but as You will…” Matthew 26:39 Contented leaders seek to empty themselves and allow God to fill them up. Contented leaders seek to empty themselves and allow God to fill them up. “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.” Matthew 5:6 Internal Source - Jesus

Workbook p. 23 ContentedLeaders… Desire to please Christ II Corinthians 5:9 Desire to blaze new trails for Christ Desire to be content in Christ Romans 15:20 I Thessalonians 4:11-12 We cannot do what God alone can do, but God will not do what we alone must do. Internal Source - Jesus

Fulfilled Fulfilled Focused Focused KingdomMotivated Comfortable Immovable Lazy MaintenanceMotivated PerformanceMotivated Self-Driven Restless Climbing Internal Source - Jesus Workbook p. 23

“Monster’s Inc.”

invest in and serve others called to action knowledge, skills wisdom, integrity Name& Motto or Song Creating a great leader

L E A D E R S H I P G R E A T N E S S Through “Choose a good reputation over great riches, for being held in high esteem is better than having silver or gold.” Proverbs 22:1 Workbook p. 24 Character

“ Character is the sum of all my behaviors, public and private, arranged as patterns across the entire spectrum of my life.” A Case For Character - Dr. Stephen Graves & Dr. Thomas Addington - It is based on our behaviors. - It is under our control. - It can be torn down and built up. - It is continually tested. Workbook p. 25 Character

“Every legitimate survey done by pollsters in the last few years consistently shows that integrity, honesty, and credibility are common characteristics of superior leaders.” Man in the Mirror, Pat Morley How do we ensure we continuously and consistently reflect Godly character? Workbook p. 25 Character

Four Constantly search His Word, seek His face in prayer and glorify Him in praise and worship. “Unless you are intensely devoted to continually cultivating your relationship with Christ, people have no valid reason to follow you and you have no business striving to lead God’s people.” Fish Out Of Water, George Barna Workbook p. 26 cornerstones For reflecting GODLY character Relationship with the Master

Faithfully shepherd and serve the family members that He has placed in your care. Proverbs 12:4, 31:26 Ephesians 5:25 A worthy wife is her husband’s joy and crown… When she speaks, her words are wise... You husbands must love your wives with the same love Christ showed the church. Workbook p. 27 Relationships with Family Four cornerstones For reflecting GODLY character

Faithfully shepherd and serve the family members that He has placed in your care. Would your mate say he/she feels loved or lonely ? Workbook p. 27 Relationships with Family Four cornerstones For reflecting GODLY character

Faithfully shepherd and serve the family members that He has placed in your care. “Children are a gift from the Lord; they are a reward from Him.” Psalm 127:3 Workbook p. 27 Relationships with family Four cornerstones For reflecting GODLY character

Faithfully shepherd and serve the family members that He has placed in your care. Would your children say they feel like rewards or rentals ? Workbook p. 27 Relationships with family Four cornerstones For reflecting GODLY character

Faithfully shepherd and serve the leaders and ministries that He has placed in your care. “Care for the flock God entrusted to you. Watch over it willingly, not grudgingly- not for what you will get out of it, but because you are eager to serve God.” I Peter 5:2 Workbook p. 28 Relationships in Ministry Four cornerstones For reflecting GODLY character

“An average level of effort takes a lot less time and most ministries won’t notice the difference until it’s too late.” Four cornerstones For reflecting GODLY character

Be completely sold out to maintaining a morally pure mind, body and spirit. Titus 1:15a “Everything is pure to those whose hearts are pure.” Workbook p. 29 Purity Four cornerstones For reflecting GODLY character

Be completely sold out to maintaining a morally pure mind, body and spirit. “At any given moment, every one of us is only one step away from stupid…God’s desire is for us to be truthful enough to face our life as it really is rather than how we paint it to be.” Beneath The Surface – Bob Reccord Purity Four cornerstones For reflecting GODLY character

“Hope Floats”

Lead the family, the leaders, and the ministries that He has given you with complete integrity. Have you noticed my servant Job? He is the finest man in all the earth-a man of complete integrity. He fears God and will have nothing to do with evil. And he has maintained his integrity. Job 2:3 Workbook p. 30 Integrity Four cornerstones For reflecting GODLY character

Christians are much more concerned with a leader’s character than his competency. Lead the family, the leaders, and the ministries that He has given you with complete integrity. Workbook p. 30 Integrity Four cornerstones For reflecting GODLY character

Lead the family, the leaders, and the ministries that He has given you with complete integrity. Workbook p. 30 Godly wisdom knows the right path from the wrong path. Godly integrity takes the right path. Godly integrity takes the right path. Integrity Four cornerstones For reflecting GODLY character

Workbook p. 31 Be humble. Honor and respect are given by and achieved through Him. They are not infinite rights that you’ve earned. “So humble yourselves under the mighty power of God, and in his good time He will honor you.” I Peter 5:6 Humility Four cornerstones For reflecting GODLY character

- It reveals who you truly are. - It will make or break your relationships. - It is more important than your talents, education, skills and networks. - God is more concerned with your character than your circumstances. Workbook p. 32 Godly character is about doing what is right, as God defines right, regardless of the circumstances and consequences. Character

L E A D E R S H I P G R E A T N E S S Through “He cared for them with a true heart, and led them with skillful hands.” Psalm 78:72 Workbook p. 34 Crafting

Who is primarily responsible for your development? YOU ARE! 1. The first step towards being a “great” leader is to have a desire, a passion and an aspiration to become a “great” leader. Workbook p. 35 The Transformation Path

Aspiration Great Leaders: a) have a teachable mind and spirit. b) are constantly increasing their knowledge and understanding. c) turn knowledge and understanding into visible action. d) are constantly changing. Proverbs 15:2 “The wise person makes learning a joy;…” Workbook p. 35 When leaders surrender their willingness to learn, they surrender their right to lead. The Transformation Path

Workbook p. 35 Assessment 2. The second step is to honestly and sincerely assess where you are against where you need to be as a leader. a) How strongly do you reflect the five leadership traits of: Calling, Contentment, Character, Crafting, Coaching? Here are some questions to ask yourself and others close to you. The Transformation Path

Assessment b. Do you know your spiritual gifts and are you using and strengthening them? c. Do you know your personality strengths and struggles? d. What leadership skills and/or knowledge do you need to acquire and/or strengthen? Workbook p. 35 & 36 The Transformation Path

Assessment Workbook p. 35 & 36 e. How are you doing spiritually… are you growing or have you reached a plateau? f. Do you value the gifts and personality traits that you (by God’s design) don’t have? The Transformation Path

Action Workbook p The third step is to take action; plan the work and work the plan. Steps To Take… a. Identify and focus on your most critical areas for improvement. Start slow; finish strong. b. Write out a development plan that includes objectives, time lines, and check points. The Transformation Path

Action Mission, Vision, Values What are Your Personal Mission, Vision, and Values? Growth Opportunities Where Do You Need To Be As A Leader? Growth Objectives How Will You Get There? Growth Outcomes What Will Your Leadership Look Like Once You’ve Achieved Your Objectives? Workbook P. 37 The Transformation Path

Action Workbook p. 37 c.Take time to reflect on what you have learned. Receive feedback and support from others. What is going well? What is not? What do you need to adjust? Be kind and patient with yourself. Remember: it is a life-long journey. God is not finished with you! d. Celebrate accomplishments. Keep sharp by continually practicing what you have learned. Regroup and adjust your plan to focus on new opportunities, objectives and outcomes. The Transformation Path

“Princess Diaries”

Achieve Workbook p. 38 Assess Act Transforming ourselves into “great” leaders does not occur overnight. It is a journey that starts and ends with the Master and requires a continuous learning attitude. Aspire The Transformation Path

L E A D E R S H I P G R E A T N E S S Through “Then He appointed twelve, that they might be with Him and that He might send them out to preach...” Mark 3:14 Workbook p. 40 Coaching

Workbook p. 41 Jesus’ strategy for His leaders was simple yet powerful! BRING THEM ON! COACH THEM UP! SEND THEM OUT! Coaching

Workbook p. 41 “Coaching is the process of equipping people with the knowledge, tools, and opportunities they need to develop themselves and become more effective.” Bob Logan Leader As Coach, pg. 14 Coaching

Workbook p. 42 Bring Them On the leadership mountain by building trust and understanding. Bring them on! How do you build up someone’s trust in you? Coaching

The beatings will continue until morale improves. Here’s one approach. Coaching

Here’s how some of us feel. Coaching

Workbook p. 42 Bring Them On the leadership mountain by building trust and understanding. Bring them on! 1. Focus on understanding their values, passions, goals, strengths, gifts and experiences. Listen Ask Confirm Coaching

Bring Them On the leadership mountain by building trust and understanding. Bring them on! 2. Seek out opportunities to build up their trust in you. Workbook p. 42 Consistently Praying For Them Constantly Encouraging Them Following Them Honoring Your Commitments To Them Selflessly Serving Them Coaching

You know that in this world kings are tyrants, and officials lord it over the people beneath them. But among you it should be quite different. Whoever wants to be a leader among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must become your slave. For even I, the Son of Man, came here not to be served but to serve others. The greatest leader the world has ever known said… Workbook p. 42 Matthew 20:25-28

Bring Them On the leadership mountain by building trust and understanding. Bring them on! 3. Be authentic and transparent. Workbook p. 43 The leader’s level of authenticity and transparency is reflected in the leaders they lead. Coaching

Coach them up! Coach Them UP the leadership mountain. Create A Climate For Continuous Learning Seek Out Leader Development Partnerships InspireLeaders To Develop Themselves Coaching

Coach them up! Workbook p. 45 Create A Climate For Continuous Learning. Ensure the availability of continuous learning resources (books, workshops, conferences, education, etc.). Ensure the availability of continuous learning resources (books, workshops, conferences, education, etc.). Create an environment where failure is not fatal. Fear of failure will shut down continuous learning efforts. Create an environment where failure is not fatal. Fear of failure will shut down continuous learning efforts. Set the example by being a continuous learner…walk the talk. Remember: actions speak louder than words. Set the example by being a continuous learner…walk the talk. Remember: actions speak louder than words. “People seldom improve when they have no other model but themselves to copy.” - Oliver Goldsmith Create…

Coach them up! Workbook p. 46 “Leaders inspire their leadership when they seek to learn rather than when they seek to teach.” InspireLeaders To Develop Themselves. Seek out opportunities to learn from those you lead. Seek out opportunities to learn from those you lead. Find ways to participate in mutual learning experiences. Be sure leaders are constantly given assignments and responsibilities that challenge and stretch them. Be sure leaders are constantly given assignments and responsibilities that challenge and stretch them. Be an encourager by complimenting Be an encourager by complimenting their effort and recognizing their improvements. Inspire…

“Hoosiers”

Coach them up! Workbook p. 47 “To coach” comes from the root meaning “to bring a person from where they are to where they want to be.” Seek Out Leader DevelopmentPartnerships. Seek out leaders that have a strong desire to improve themselves. Seek out leaders that have a strong desire to improve themselves. Help them identify and close the gap between where they are (skills, gifts, talents, etc.) and where they want to go (purpose). Help them identify and close the gap between where they are (skills, gifts, talents, etc.) and where they want to go (purpose). Seek opportunities for reflection, feedback, and transfer of key knowledge. Seek opportunities for reflection, feedback, and transfer of key knowledge. Seek…

Send them Out on the leadership mountain. Send them out! Workbook p. 48 Link their calling and crafting to the opportunity. Serve Trust Patience Equip Serve the leader by trusting their style, Serve the leader by trusting their style, equipping and encouraging equipping and encouraging their efforts, and practicing their efforts, and practicing patience as they develop patience as they develop themselves through their themselves through their leadership opportunities. leadership opportunities. Coaching

AGAIN, Jesus’ strategy for His leaders was simple yet powerful! BRING THEM ON! COACH THEM UP! SEND THEM OUT! A primary responsibility of every “great” leader is to bring on, coach up, and send out “greater” leaders. Coaching

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