Jesus was the greatest leader of all time. He started a movement over 2000 years ago that is still thriving and growing today. Sure, he had an added advantage. He had that leadership edge that he was the son of God, but that is part of what makes his teaching and example of leadership so incredible. As Paul says in Philippians 2:6:
“…though he was in the form of God, did not regard equality with God as something to be exploited, but emptied himself...”
Jesus never exploited his title but humbled himself to serve others. His goal was never to do it all by himself. The Jesus model of leadership was to teach, equip, and empower others to do ministry. This model of leadership he embodied was one that multiplied and spread, inevitably influencing others. Think about this:
Jesus had no worldly power.
Jesus had no wealth or official position of authority.
Jesus never employed violence or force to advance his agenda.
There is a crisis of leadership in our world today. Too many so-called leaders want to take the short-cut or find a quick fix for complex issues. In the absence of healthy, positive leadership we see opportunists seek to fill the void through force, manipulation, or even taking advantage of others for selfish gain. In an era absent of good, healthy leadership, we often feel frustrated and powerless. But as Christians, we hold the most effective, transformative, and life- changing leadership textbook of all time: The Bible.
God is calling each one of us to lead like Jesus in our own sphere of influence. Whether in our work, our school, our family, or our community, Jesus gives each of us the capacity to lead others and influence others for good.
This fall we are launching an exciting new sermon series called Lead Like Jesus, along with a bible study at created by our Leadership Development Committee. Each week we will explore one of the key Christian leadership attributes Jesus models, showing us how to lead others in build the Kingdom of God. Together, we will learn to lead like Jesus in our daily lives to create a more just, kind, and compassionate world.
If you have been wondering what you can do to make a positive impact in the world around you, this is it. I hope you will join us this fall to grow in Christ, to be empowered by the Holy Spirit, and be sent out to lead like Jesus.
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