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What can I learn from Jesus as a leader?
• MAT T H E W 5 :2 1 -2 2 | “You have heard that our ancestors were told . . . But I say . . .”
• J O H N 8 :3 1 -3 2 | Jesus said to the people who believed in him, “You are truly my disciples
if you remain faithful to my teachings. And you will know the truth, and the truth will set
you free.”
Leaders define reality. They help those they lead develop a perspective and a worldview
that enables them to interpret life from the vantage point of God’s truth. The truth, even
when it’s hard, sets people free from ignorance and deception.
• J O H N 5 :1 9 | So Jesus explained, “I tell you the truth, the Son can do nothing by himself. He
does only what he sees the Father doing. Whatever the Father does, the Son also does.”
• J O H N 1 5 :5 | “Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in
them, will produce much fruit. For apart from me you can do nothing.”
Leaders submit themselves to the ultimate leader, God. They know that they themselves
are dependent on God and on others.
• MAT T H E W 7 :2 4 -2 9 | “Anyone who listens to my teaching and follows it is wise, like a person
who builds a house on solid rock. Though the rain comes in torrents and the floodwaters
rise and the winds beat against that house, it won’t collapse because it is built on bedrock.”
. . . When Jesus had finished saying these things, the crowds were amazed at his teaching, for
he taught with real authority—quite unlike their teachers of religious law.
Leaders teach with insight and practical wisdom. They take the time to understand the
truth and to communicate it in ways that those they lead can hear and respond to.
• MAT T H E W 4 :1 -4 | Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted there
by the devil. . . . During that time the devil came and said to him, “If you are the Son of God,
tell these stones to become loaves of bread.” But Jesus told him, “No! The Scriptures say,
‘People do not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.’ ”
• L U K E 9 :5 8 | But Jesus replied, “Foxes have dens to live in, and birds have nests, but the
Son of Man has no place even to lay his head.”
Leaders practice what they preach. They resist temptation and lead lives that are above
reproach. They also live a lifestyle consistent with the standards they expect of others.
• MAT T H E W 1 0 :1 | Jesus called his twelve disciples together and gave them authority to cast
out evil spirits and to heal every kind of disease and illness.
• J O H N 1 6 :1 3 | “When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all truth.”
Leaders equip and release those they lead. They provide them with the wisdom and experience necessary, then let go and allow them to take responsibility for the tasks.
• L U K E 1 0 :1 7 -2 0 | When the seventy-two disciples returned, they joyfully reported to him,
“Lord, even the demons obey us when we use your name!” “Yes,” he told them. . . . But
don’t rejoice because evil spirits obey you; rejoice because your names are registered in
heaven.”
Leaders keep their priorities clear. The disciples were excited to see the power of God at
work through them, but Jesus reminded them that the most important fact was the love of
God for them.
• MA R K 1 0 :4 5 | “For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to
give his life as a ransom for many.”
• PH I L I PP I A NS 1 :2 1 | For to me, living means living for Christ.
Leaders have a clear sense of mission and dedicate themselves to fulfilling that mission.
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Leaders develop teams that create community. They share responsibilities and work through
tough issues, gaining strength from mutual encouragement and accountability. Leaders
know that differing gifts, attitudes, and experiences of team members complement each
other and provide balance and support in practical ways.
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• MA R K 3 :1 4 | Then he appointed twelve of them and called them his apostles.
• MA R K 6 :7 | And he called his twelve disciples together and began sending them out two
by two.