1. The Effects of
Poor
Leadership

2. Effects of Poor Leadership
Overview
Define what is leadership
Effects in business
Effects in Church
Biblical Examples
What kind of leader Should I Be?
Effects of Poor Leadership

3. Effects of Poor Leadership
What is leadership?
The world defines it as…
The art of influencing others
A person who guides a group
The Bible defines it as…
Vines says “To lead the way” to “Guide”,
Mat 15:14, Luk 6:39, Rev 7:17
Also defined as “To rule over”
Heb 13:7
Mat 15:14 Let them alone. They are blind leaders of the blind. And if the blind leads the blind, both will fall into a ditch."
Luk 6:39 And He spoke a parable to them: "Can the blind lead the blind? Will they not both fall into the ditch?
Rev 7:17 for the Lamb who is in the midst of the throne will shepherd them and lead them to living fountains of waters. And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes."
Heb 13:7 Remember those who rule over you, who have spoken the word of God to you, whose faith follow, considering the outcome of their conduct.
Effects of Poor Leadership

4. Effects of Negative Leaders in Business
Poor leadership practices cost $$$
Causes People to Leave
9 to 32% Voluntary turnover
Poor Performance
Estimated 5 to 10% productivity drag
You’ll learn that:
- Less-than-optimal leadership practices cost the typical organization an amount equal to as much as 7% of their total annual sales.
- At least 9% and possibly as much as 32% of an organization’s voluntary turnover can be avoided through better leadership skills.
- Better leadership can generate a 3 to 4% improvement in customer satisfaction scores and a corresponding 1.5% increase in revenue growth.
- Most organizations are operating with a 5% to 10% productivity drag that better leadership practices could eliminate.
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5. Effects of Poor Leadership
Effects on the Church
Poor Examples Followed
Blind leading the blind
Mat 15:14, Luk 6:39
Not a shining light
Mat 5:16, Mat 13:43, Php 2:15
Causes indifference
Indifference is like Leaven
Gal 5:9, 1 Cor 5:6-9
Mat 15:14 Let them alone. They are blind leaders of the blind. And if the blind leads the blind, both will fall into a ditch."
Luk 6:39-41: And He spoke a parable to them: "Can the blind lead the blind? Will they not both fall into the ditch? A disciple is not above his teacher, but everyone who is perfectly trained will be like his teacher. And why do you look at the speck in your brother's eye, but do not perceive the plank in your own eye?
Mat 5:16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.
Mat 13:43 Then the righteous will shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father. He who has ears to hear, let him hear!
Php 2:15 that you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without fault in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world,
1Cor 5:6-9 Your glorying is not good. Do you not know that a little leaven leavens the whole lump? Therefore purge out the old leaven, that you may be a new lump, since you truly are unleavened. For indeed Christ, our Passover, was sacrificed for us. Therefore let us keep the feast, not with old leaven, nor with the leaven of malice and wickedness, but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth. A little leaven leavens the whole lump.
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6. Effects on the Church Ultimately could lead to Lost Souls!
Half-committed Leaders = Half-committed Followers
Unprepared men leading services
Irregular attendance
Lukewarm Church
Rev 3:16
Ultimately could lead to Lost Souls!
Rev 3:16 So then, because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will vomit you out of My mouth.
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7. Effects of Poor Leadership
Examples in the Bible
Saul listens to men not God
1 Sam 15:24
Weak minded Men (IsaChp1-3)
Sinful, Greed, Idolatry,
Isa 1:4, 23; 2:8,
Women Ruling over men
Isa 3:12
1Sa 15:24 Then Saul said to Samuel, "I have sinned, for I have transgressed the commandment of the LORD and your words, because I feared the people and obeyed their voice.
Isa 1:4 Alas, sinful nation, A people laden with iniquity, A brood of evildoers, Children who are corrupters! They have forsaken the LORD, They have provoked to anger The Holy One of Israel, They have turned away backward.
Isa 1:23 Your princes are rebellious, And companions of thieves; Everyone loves bribes, And follows after rewards. They do not defend the fatherless, Nor does the cause of the widow come before them.
Isa 2:8 Their land is also full of idols; They worship the work of their own hands, That which their own fingers have made.
Isa 3:12 As for My people, children are their oppressors, And women rule over them. O My people! Those who lead you cause you to err, And destroy the way of your paths."
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8. Effects of Poor Leadership
Examples in the Bible
Ananius & Sapphira
Act 5:1-5
The Church in Acts Ch 6
The Church at Corinth
1 Cor 5:1-2
Judus
Mat 26:47-48, 27:3-5
Act 5:1-5 But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession. And he kept back part of the proceeds, his wife also being aware of it, and brought a certain part and laid it at the apostles' feet. But Peter said, "Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and keep back part of the price of the land for yourself? While it remained, was it not your own? And after it was sold, was it not in your own control? Why have you conceived this thing in your heart? You have not lied to men but to God.” Then Ananias, hearing these words, fell down and breathed his last. So great fear came upon all those who heard these things.
Act 6:1-3 Now in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplying, there arose a complaint against the Hebrews by the Hellenists, because their widows were neglected in the daily distribution. Then the twelve summoned the multitude of the disciples and said, "It is not desirable that we should leave the word of God and serve tables. Therefore, brethren, seek out from among you seven men of good reputation, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business;
1Co 5:1-2 It is actually reported that there is sexual immorality among you, and such sexual immorality as is not even named among the Gentiles—that a man has his father's wife! And you are puffed up, and have not rather mourned, that he who has done this deed might be taken away from among you.
Mat 26: And while He was still speaking, behold, Judas, one of the twelve, with a great multitude with swords and clubs, came from the chief priests and elders of the people. Now His betrayer had given them a sign, saying, "Whomever I kiss, He is the One; seize Him."
Mat 27:3-5 Then Judas, His betrayer, seeing that He had been condemned, was remorseful and brought back the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders, saying, "I have sinned by betraying innocent blood." And they said, "What is that to us? You see to it!” Then he threw down the pieces of silver in the temple and departed, and went and hanged himself.
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9. What Kind of Leader Should I Be
We must demonstrate Faith
Like Timothy, Men chosen in Act 6
1 Tim 4:7, 2 Tim 2:4, Acts 6:3,5
We must show moral purity
1 Tim 4:12, 2 Tim 2:22, 1 Cor 6:9-10
1Ti 4:7 But reject profane and old wives' fables, and exercise yourself toward godliness.
2Ti 2:4 No one engaged in warfare entangles himself with the affairs of this life, that he may please him who enlisted him as a soldier.
Act 6:3 Therefore, brethren, seek out from among you seven men of good reputation, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business;
Act 6:5 And the saying pleased the whole multitude. And they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit, and Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas, a proselyte from Antioch,
1Ti 4:12 Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity.
2Ti 2:22 Flee also youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
1Co 6:9-10 Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived. Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor homosexuals, nor sodomites, nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners will inherit the kingdom of God.
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10. What Kind of Leader Should I Be
We must have God’s cause in our Hearts
Neh 1:3-4, Neh 2:2
We must know are impact on others
James 3:1
Neh 1:3-4 And they said to me, "The survivors who are left from the captivity in the province are there in great distress and reproach. The wall of Jerusalem is also broken down, and its gates are burned with fire." So it was, when I heard these words, that I sat down and wept, and mourned for many days; I was fasting and praying before the God of heaven.
Neh 2:2 Therefore the king said to me, "Why is your face sad, since you are not sick? This is nothing but sorrow of heart." So I became dreadfully afraid,
Jas 3:1 My brethren, let not many of you become teachers, knowing that we shall receive a stricter judgment.
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11. Effects of Poor Leadership
Conclusion
Define what is leadership
Effects in business
Effects in Church
Biblical Examples
What kind of leader Should I Be?
Effects of Poor Leadership

12. God’s plan of Salvation
Here the Gospel – Rom 10:17
Believe Jesus is the Christ – Jn 8:24
Repent of Sin – Act 2:38
Be Baptized – Mk 16:16
Be Faithful – 1 Cor 15:58
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