Leading From or Towards Intimacy—Part 3
Issue #96, December 19, 2012 In the past two issues we looked at Jesus as an example of a leader who led from a position of intimacy and Martha as an example of one who led towards intimacy. Jesus was able to wash feet freely; Martha couldn’t even wash the dishes without complaining! How can […]
Leading From or Towards Intimacy—Part 2
Issue #95, December 4, 2012 In the last issue we looked at the example of Jesus leading and serving from a position of intimacy with His Father. Now, let’s examine what it looks like to lead towards intimacy. All people are created to have an intimate relationship with God. This is evidenced by the deep […]
Leading From or Towards Intimacy—Part 1
Issue #94, November 14, 2012 Servant leaders live in an intimate relationship with Jesus which profoundly shapes all aspects of their leadership. Their leadership flows from this relationship. Those who don’t walk in intimacy unconsciously seek it through their leadership, leading towards intimacy. In the next three issues, we’ll explore this concept in more detail. […]
Leading by Association
Issue #74, February 1, 2012 “You're the same today as you'll be in five years except for the people you meet and the books you read.” This quote by Charlie “Tremendous” Jones is one of my favorites and speaks to servant leaders about the influence of those with whom we associate to impact our lives. […]
Moses: Leading from the Presence
Issue #57, June 1, 2011 Nothing more profoundly shaped Moses’ leadership than the time he spent in God’s presence. When Moses came down from Mount Sinai with the two tablets of the Testimony in his hands, he was not aware that his face was radiant because he had spoken with the LORD. (Ex. 34:29) This […]
Moses: A Close Call
Issue #51, March 9, 2011 After 40 years tending sheep in the desert God calls Moses to lead His people out of Egypt. God uses a burning bush to get Moses’ attention. The dramatic experience recorded in Exodus 3:1-4:31 provides a framework for God’s call to all servant leaders. God calls those He has prepared. […]
Leading to Please
Issue #43, November 3, 2010 All leaders aim to please. They will please their followers, their shareholders, their bosses, themselves, or someone else. The question is not whether we will please but who we will please. Jesus set the example for servant leaders when he said about His Father, “I always do what pleases him.” […]
Branch Leadership
Issue #32, May 26, 2010 Servant leaders recognize and practice ‘branch leadership.’ Jesus described this type of leadership in His last leadership training session when He said, “I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can […]