Grace Fellowship Church Pastor/Teacher - Jim Rickard Thursday, October 31, 2013

Prov 28:13, “He who conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will find compassion.”

Doxology Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.— Amen.

Prov 3:5, “Trust in the LORD with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding.”

Proverbs 11 Outline Business dealings related to: Vs. 1-8, Integrity. Vs. 9-14, Speech. Vs , Wisdom. Vs , Giving. Vs , Motivation. Proverbs 11 Outline Business dealings related to: Vs. 1-8, Integrity. Vs. 9-14, Speech. Vs , Wisdom. Vs , Giving. Vs , Motivation.

Blessings vs. Divine discipline by association related to speech in business. Pt. 7

Prov 11:14 Principles of Leadership! Nehemiah

The existence of authority demands the function of leadership, and the possession of authority carries the responsibility of leadership.

Categories of life that demand leadership: marriage, family, government, military, academic institutions, professional, business, athletic and Christian organizations.

Leadership is the authority, ability and capacity to direct, guide, lead, motivate, and control in any organization where legitimate authority exists.

The purpose of leadership is to enforce, execute, and motivate policy, purpose, and the objectives of any legitimate organization.

Every believer has leadership responsibility because they are a Royal Priest and Ambassador and has the authority and responsibility to worship God and disseminate His Word to a lost and dying world.

Principles of Leadership from the Book of Nehemiah.

1. Leaders have a sense of mission, Neh 1:3-11.

Before he began his mission he first rebounded and then applied the Faith Rest Drill, vs

Nehemiah did not dream up a sense of mission out of his own agenda or self-interest; he responded to a need inside of God’s will.

2. Leaders leverage their power and resources, Neh 2:5-10.

Phil 4:19, “And my God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.”

Principles of Leveraging Power and Resources: a. Leaders give succinct answers with forethought, vs. 6

b. Leaders are not ashamed to be under the leadership of others. Humility is an important part of being a leader, arrogance hinders leadership, Rom 12:3-5; 13:1.

c. Leaders are not embarrassed to ask for help when they do not have the means they need to accomplish a task.

3. Leaders conduct research, Neh 2:11-16.

3. Leaders conduct research, Neh 2: Before a plan or idea is communicated leaders assess the needs and situation and then formulate a plan.

Leaders should keep a low profile when not in service and then perform their leadership role only when needed.

Make informed decisions based on reality, and do not assume that the power of your position alone is all that is required to bring about the results you seek.

Patience is key to successful leadership, Col 3:12-17.

4. Leaders do not take on the problem alone, Neh 2:17-18.

4. Leaders do not take on the problem alone, Neh 2: Leaders will build unity of mission with those around them.

They then instill confidence in others that something can be done, by the team, “we, us.”

Leaders learn how to break down walls that divide and are a hindrance to the building up of a team.

They manage through the Five Cycles of New Groups: Form, Storm, Norm, Conform and Perform.

Form Storm Norm Conform Perform Five Cycles of Group Dynamics

Leaders cannot become too socially involved with those under their command. They can be neutralized and destroyed by over involvement with those under their command.

Leaders are able to assign tasks objectively, without bias, Neh 3:1-32. And they do not take on the responsibilities of an assignment assigned to others.

Grace Fellowship Church Tuesday October 31, 2013 Tape # Proverbs Chapter 11 Leadership Principles, Part 2 James H. Rickard Bible Ministries 2013 Grace Fellowship Church Tuesday October 31, 2013 Tape # Proverbs Chapter 11 Leadership Principles, Part 2 Prov 11:9-14; Nehemiah 1-8 James H. Rickard Bible Ministries 2013