T21 Servant Leadership

« Afin que tous soient un, comme toi, Père, tu es en moi, et moi en toi ; afin qu’ils soient aussi un en nous ; pour que le monde croie que c’est toi qui tu m’as envoyé. » Jean 17:21 « Or je vous prie, frères, par le nom de notre Seigneur Jésus Christ, que vous parliez tous le même langage, et qu’il n’y ait point de divisions parmi vous ; mais que vous soyez parfaitement unis ensemble dans la même pensée, et dans le même jugement » - 1 Corinthiens 1:10 « Or, les œuvres de la chair sont manifestes, ce sont : l’adultère, la fornication, l’impureté, la dissolution, l’idolâtrie, la magie, les inimitiés, les querelles, les émulations, les animosités, les disputes, les divisions, les sectes, les envies, les meurtres, les ivrogneries, les bringues et les choses semblables. Je vous dis d’avance, comme je vous l’ai déjà dit, que ceux qui commettent de telles choses, n’hériteront point le royaume de Dieu» - Galates 5:19-21 Dans notre dernière leçon, nous avons discuté de l’importance ...

« Observez donc et faites ceux qu’ils vous disent d’observer ; mais ne faites pas selon leurs œuvres, parce qu’ils disent et ne font pas » !~ Matthieu 23:3    «...car tu seras justifié par vos paroles, et par vos paroles tu seras condamné. » ~ Matthieu 12:37 Si vous dites à quelqu’un : fais ce que je dis et non ce que je fais, alors vous méritez un certificat d’hypocrisie. Ça ne marche pas du tout dans le monde réel. Je disais à mon dernier fils quand il était plus jeune, de ne pas poser ses pieds sur la table. Un jour, je suis rentré du travail fatigué et j’avais grand besoin de me reposer. J’ai pris une position de paresseux et j’ai balancé mes jambes sur une table basse pour détendre mon corps. Alors que je le guettais du coin de l’œil, le petit bout homme imitait chacun de mes gestes presque à la vitesse de la lumière et, ses petites jambes étaient posées sur la table, bien sûr. Même si je lui avais dit qu’il est impoli de poser les pieds sur la table, je lu...

“...So whatever they tell you, take care to do it. But don't do what they do, because they talk but don't act”!~Matthew 23:3“...for by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned.” ~Matthew 12:37 Objectives: Understand the power of your actions Review how your actions impact your team Target changes to help increase your impact Introduction You deserve a certificate in hypocrisy if you tell anyone, “do what I say not what I do!” This just does not work. I used to tell my last son when he was much younger, not t put his feet on the table. A long time ago, I came back home from work tired and therefore in great need to a rest. I assumed my lazy position , flipped my legs up to a side table while resting my body. As I peered from the side of eyes, the little man mirrored my actions almost at the “speed of light”. His little legs were on the table of course. Even though I had communicated to him that it was irresponsib...

“ .. that they may all be one , just as you, Father, are in me, and I in you, that they also may be in us, so that the world may believe that you have sent me” - John 17:21. Objectives: -Understand the effects of stereotyping on our ability to lead. -Identify our blind spots (stereotypes and generalizations). -Target team unity goals through proactively addressing profiling, stereotypes and generalizations. Introduction “ I appeal to you, brothers, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree, and that there be no divisions among you , but that you be united in the same mind and the same judgment' - 1 Corinthians 1:10. “Now the works of the flesh are evident: sexual immorality, impurity, sensuality, idolatry, sorcery, enmity, strife, jealousy, fits of anger, rivalries, dissensions, divisions , envy, drunkenness, orgies, and things like these. I warn you, as I warned you before, that those who do such things will not inherit the k...

And David shepherded them with integrity of heart; with skillful hands he led them.—Psalm 78:72 Objectives: Understand the importance of connecting with the heart first; Review how to activate the commitment of your people; Develop habits that help with connection. Be sure you know the condition of your flocks, give careful attention to your herds; for riches do not endure forever, and a crown is not secure for all generations. — Proverbs 27:23–24 Leaders touch a heart before they ask for a hand – John Maxwell. How do you keep people consistently motivated? This is one challenge every leader is guaranteed to face. In a time when African Americans were fighting for emancipation, one leader stood out in his actions and this became a turning point for the African Americans. His name was, Martin Luther King Jr. He hit a note in his speeches, which went straight to the hearts of his listeners. He however did not end there but was involv...

Objective: •            Get leaders to commit to setting up a plan for ensuring succession and not just success. You have heard me teach things that have been confirmed by many reliable witnesses. Now teach these truths to other trustworthy people who will be able to pass them on to others. 2 Timothy 2:2 Congratulations on getting up to this point in your training. We pray and believe that these twenty-one (21) weeks of training, has had a profound impact on your life and leadership. Leadership is a journey rather than a destination, so we dare say, your learning has just began. I don’t know about you but, it is sorry to see countless promising businesses which die because of the shortsightedness of a manager/owner who did not appropriately plan for succession when they were still alive. The true success of a leader lies in his/her ability to pass on the baton of leadership to the next generation. No matter how many bus...

Objective : Get leaders to review their ultimate mission. Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me” John 14:6 Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving. Colossians 3:23-24 It is easy to get so involved in the daily activities of empowering others, accomplishing goals and celebrating success that a leader forgets the most important reason why they are here on Earth. Nothing we build here on earth is going to last forever. Your most important function as a servant leader, is to serve as a signpost, pointing people to the light of the world, Jesus. Do not get me wrong, a Servant Leader is called to the highest level of service and integrity. You are called to: Work as unto God not unto men. The direct implication is you should see God as you...

Objective: Learn what it takes to adapt successfully and bounce back in the presence of risk, adversity, setbacks, high-stress situations and trauma. “ But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, so that the surpassing greatness of the power will be of God and not from ourselves;  we are  afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not despairing;  persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed;  …”.2 Corinthians 4:7-9 If you stick around long enough as a leader, you will experience situations of high stress, setbacks or other events that may have a significant negative impact on you. Resilience is the ability to bounce back after adversity. A leader or team member with low personal resilience will be irritable, moody, easily depressed and may show signs of poor memory as well as of being in despair and hopelessness. This is not only very dangerous for the individual but may also have a negative impact on t...

Objectives: ·          Understand why it is important to develop a win-win culture. ·          Craft strategies to help you develop a culture of win-win. Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. Romans 12:10. What is one of the big things that breaks friendships and destroys teamwork? If you said conflict, you are right. Conflicts show up in different ways (quarrels, disagreements, temper tantrums etc.) but generally have the same results, if not handled correctly. While there is really almost nothing you can do to completely prevent conflicts, as a servant leader, there is a lot you can do to build a culture that encourages a win-win mentality. Where humans are concerned, there will be comparisons and competitions which will in turn lead to conflict. Knowing how to manage conflict is a key skill for all leaders as either pretending that conflict does...

They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves [with him]. Psalms 126: 5-6 But I discipline my body and keep it under control, lest after preaching to others I myself should be disqualified. 1 Corinthians 9:27 Personal discipline is the vehicle through which leaders can achieve their mission. Without personal discipline, goal setting is futile, and prioritization is useless. Servant Leadership success hangs on the thread of a life lived in obedience to God’s leading. God is on a mission to redeem men and women (young and old) back to a right relationship with Him and as a servant leader, you are a vital part of that mission. He communicates His kingdom’s agenda to His disciples through the Bible, prayer, circumstances and His Church which can only be executed by men and women who are willing to submit themselves to the discipline of His leadership. Psalms 1...