SOL 3 LECTURE

TOPIC 1: INTRODUCTION TO CHRISTIAN 3. He taught us that we should not imitate the

LEADERSHIP leadership of the world which is lording it over others
and exercising authority over them. Instead, if we
I. DEFINITION OF CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP want to become great, we must be a servant, and if
A Christian leader is a person with God-given gifts and we want to be first, we must be a slave of all. (Mark
abilities, and who is called by God to lead a specific 10:42-25) In God’s kingdom, to lead is to serve.
group of people to accomplish the plans and purposes of 4. Jesus, the Lord of all, demonstrated servant
God. leadership by washing His disciples feet. (John 13:1-
17)
II. GOD WANTS ALL HIS DISCIPLES TO BECOME
LEADERS (Matthew 28:18-20) II. HINDRANCES TO SERVANT LEADERSHIP
1) God blessed them and said, “Be fruitful and multiply, 1. Insecurity. The idea that stooping to serve somehow
fill the earth and subdue it.” (Genesis 1:28) diminishes our self-worth and position.
2) Jesus made us to be kings and priests to serve God 2. Pride. We feel too important to do humble things and
His Father. (Revelation 1:6) to serve others. We think that others are lower than
3) Christ said we should lead by serving. (Mark 10:42- us so they should be the one to serve us.
45) 3. Fear. We are afraid that by lowering ourselves to
serve, people will take advantage of us and look
In Matt.9-10, Jesus emphasized the need for more down on us.
leaders/workers who will lead the sheep.
III. APPLICATION: As followers of Christ, we should imitate
III. QUALITIES THAT MAKE A BETTER LEADER-The Lord His leadership model by serving others in the ministry.
Jesus, the greatest leader possessed qualities in 3 We should be sensitive to all the opportunities to serve
areas: that God opens up for us. (Ex. Serving others by
1) What He was (Character/ Attitudes) following them up in Bible study, serving people in the
2) What He knew (Knowledge) cell, serving food to our brethren and to visitors, etc)
3) What He did (Skills)
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IV. APPLICATION: As a disciple of Christ, we should desire TOPIC 3. LEADERSHIP STYLES
to become a multiplying leader like Christ. Jesus’
strategy for winning the world is by raising up I. DEFINITION OF LEADERSHIP STYLE
leaders/disciples who will raise up other disciples, who Leadership Style is the manner and approach of
will disciple others. providing direction, implementing plans and motivating
people.
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TOPIC 2: SERVANT LEADERSHIP Introduction: There are many different leadership styles
that we can adopt in our leadership. However, the
I. DEFINITION OF SERVANT LEADERSHIP: Servant
leadership is the kind of leadership Jesus modelled and leadership style of Jesus should be our example. Each
taught His disciples to follow. Jesus led by serving leadership style has its own strengths and weaknesses.
others. Even though leadership and servanthood doesn’t
seem to match, Jesus integrated both in His ministry. II. LEADERSHIP STYLES BASED ON DECISION
MAKING PROCESS:
Jesus’ Model of Servant Leadership:
1. Autocratic (Dictatorship)- the leader makes the
1. Jesus did not come to be served but to serve and
give His life as a ransom for many. (Matt.20:28) decisions in all areas.
2. He made Himself nothing, taking the very nature of a 2. Democratic (Participative)- The leader and the
servant. (Phil.2:7) followers make the decision together.
 3. Free Rein (Delegative) The subordinates make the
decision. III. CONNECTING WITH DIFFERENT PERSONALITY
TYPES
III. LEADERSHIP STYLES BASED ON DEALING WITH 1) The Sanguine- Give them attention and approval,
PEOPLE: 2) The Melancholic- recognize their emotional need for
1. Dominating Style- the leader imposes his decisions order and sensitivity,
upon the people. 3) The Choleric- communicate you appreciate them
2. Negotiating Style- the leader discusses with his and their work,
people and solicits cooperation. 4) The Phlegmatic- Learn to respect
3. Persuading Style- the leader, through charisma,
convinces his people to get things done. IV. APPLICATION: We need to understand that most
4. Modelling Style- the leader gets others to do things people are a combination of the four personality types.
by setting an example for others to follow. We usually have a primary and secondary type of
5. Empowering Style- the leader entrusts his power to personality. Each personality has their own strengths
his followers to get things done by themselves. and weaknesses. We need to learn to understand our
own personality and the different personalities of the
IV. APPLICATION people we lead. We should help them become Spirit-
In general, our leadership style should be the same as filled and become more like Christ to be effective in
that of Christ Jesus. Our leadership style should vary, their ministry.
depending on the kind of situation the Lord places us in. ***
We should depend on the Holy Spirit to guide us in TOPIC 5: LEADERSHIP TESTS
leading God’s sheep/God’s people.
*** I. INTRODUCTION: Tests are common to all of us.
TOPIC 4: PERSONALITIES OF LEADERS Students must pass the tests in order to graduate.
Appliances and cars must pass quality tests before they
I. INTRODUCTION: Leaders and followers have different can be used. In the same way, God tests His servants
personalities. This is what makes us unique as in order to develop their faith and character and make
individuals. As leaders, we need to understand our own them more effective in the ministry. A common trend we
personality and the personalities of those we are see in the Scriptures is that testing always precedes
leading. Failure to understand the personality of people promotion. (Ex. Daniel, Joseph, David, Abraham, etc.)
will make it difficult for us to lead them.
II. OUR RESPONSE TO TESTING
II. THE FOUR BASIC PERSONALITY TYPES Our goal should be to pass every test and grow in
1) The Popular Sanguine- is person-oriented and loves Christlikeness. There are three kinds of Responses to
to talk. Motto: “Look at me!” Testing and their Corresponding Results
2) The Powerful Choleric- is work and accomplishment 1) Poverty- If you have responded poorly and failed to
oriented. He also wants to be in-charge. obey. (Discipline/Drop Out)
Motto: “Do it my way, now!” 2) Plateau- If you have not matured but have become
3) The Perfect Melancholic- wants everything done stagnant in your growth. (Lukewarm)
properly and in order. He appreciates art and music 3) Progress- If you have obeyed by faith and have
and loves to analyze. Motto: “Please understand grown as a result of the test.
me.” (Promotion/Expansion)
4) The Peaceful Phlegmatic- wants to stay out of
trouble, keep life on a steady and slow pace, and III. TEN TESTS THAT PROVE LEADERSHIP MATURITY
get along with everybody. Phlegmatics like to rest.
Motto: “What difference will it make?”
 1) Tests of Small Things 6)Authority Test (Submission
IV. APPLICATION: As leaders we should welcome God’s (Faithfulness Test) Test)
tests because through them, God forms our character 2) Motivation Test (Conviction 7)Forgiveness Test
Test)
so that we can become more fruitful and effective in
3) Stewardship Test 8)Warfare Test
the ministry. 4) Wilderness Test 9)Test of Time
5) Credibility Test (Integrity 10)Lordship Test
Test)