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Five Marks Of A Servant Leader

By Sermoncentral on Apr 12, 2017

What traits do we look for in a leader that suggest his fundamental orientation is Christlike servanthood?

Scripture: Luke 22:25-56, John 13:1-17, Matthew 16:23, Matthew 18:15-20, 1 Corinthians 9:7, 1 Corinthians 5:2, 1 Corinthians 11:16, 1 Timothy 3:1-13, John 7:18, Ephesians 6:6, Psalm 15:4, Matthew 20:26-28, Philippians 1:25, Philippians 2:9-11, John 3:27-2:29  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: servant leader, glory of God, servant leadership, servanthood of Jesus

Flip-The-Funnel Leadership

By Steven Furtick on Dec 2, 2011

Is it wrong to ask God to increase your leadership platform?

Scripture: Luke 9:33-35

Tags: Christ, Servant, Humility, leadership, Leadership General  (view more)  (view less)

One-Man Band Or Symphony

By Lance Witt on Mar 6, 2017

Whether you are leading a team or you are a member of a team, you must keep your eye on the bullseye of health and productivity.

Tags: Teamwork, team building, pastoral leadership, servant leadership

True Leadership Is Sacrifice, Not Privilege

By Sermoncentral on Jun 9, 2017

Christian leadership — in the home, the church, and elsewhere — is not for those clawing for honor and recognition, but for those most ready to fall to their knees and be inconvenienced by the needs of others.

Scripture: Mark 10:45, 2 Corinthians 1:24, 1 Peter 5:2-3, Matthew 20:25-28, John 13:14-15  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Sacrifice, leadership, Dying To Self, pastoral leadership, servant leadership, Others First  (view more)  (view less)

Keep Learning To Lead: Five Practical Lessons

By Gavin Ortlund on Mar 22, 2017

Leadership is hard. I rank it up there with pain, parenting, and preaching as one of those things in life that we never fully master, but only hope to keep learning over a lifetime.

Scripture: John 16:12, John 13:15-16

Tags: Teamwork, Leadership General, servant leadership, Jesus' leadership

The Most Significant Thing A Pastor Will Ever Do

By Joe Mckeever on Dec 6, 2017

The most valuable ministry thing you have done just may be the time you stopped to encourage a homeless man and bought him lunch.

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, 1 Corinthians 4:3-4

Tags: Faithfulness, priorities, Servanthood, Christian Love, Godly Leaders, pastoral leadership, servant leadership, church leadership  (view more)  (view less)

3 Levels Of Leadership: Are Your Leaders In The Right Place?

By Brandon Kelley on Sep 11, 2017

Every church has leaders, but not every church has leaders in the right place. If there’s a person in the wrong place in leadership, extensive damage can be done.

Scripture: Ephesians 4:12

Tags: leadership, Teamwork, Dependability, pastoral leadership, servant leadership, church leadership, Self-starter, Leader of Others  (view more)  (view less)

Some Things I Have Learned About Leadership–and Have The Scars To Prove

By Joe Mckeever on Aug 9, 2017

To serve people “for Jesus’ sake” means we ask Him how to serve them.

Scripture: Mark 10:43-44, Luke 22:27, 2 Corinthians 4:5, Luke 12:48, Romans 13:7, Matthew 25:21-23  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: leadership, self-serving, serve others, pastoral leadership, selfish ambition, servant leadership, Humility and Pride, Self-seeking  (view more)  (view less)

Reluctant Leadership Is Better Than Nothing

By Joe Mckeever on Jan 18, 2021

You ask the question and–this is critical–you remain standing. You are not just expressing a point of view, you are asking for answers. And you are doing so in such a sweet manner, no one can accuse you of trying to stir up anything.

Scripture: Romans 9:1-20

Tags: responsibility, Preaching, hurting people, servant leadership

Pastoral Transition: Setting Your Church Up For Ministry Success After You're Gone

By Karl Vaters on May 25, 2017

Following a long-term, successful pastorate is one of the hardest callings in ministry. Every pastor should do everything we can to make it as easy as possible for the next pastor and the church to do great ministry after we leave.

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-12

Tags: leadership, servant leadership, Pastoral Transition, Decentralize

Can Something This Simple Supercharge Staff Morale?

By Charles Stone on Aug 7, 2017

Several months ago I began something with our staff that has been a huge hit. It’s simple. Any staff can do it, whether in a church or a business application. And it boosts staff morale and excitement when we do it. I encourage you to try it with your staff. It’s called a “Blue Sky Thinking” morning.

Tags: leadership, motivation, inspiration, Solitude, pastoral leadership, servant leadership, church ministry, Staff Meeting  (view more)  (view less)

You Can’t Force Teamwork

By Lance Witt on Jan 8, 2018

"When your car is aligned, it runs more efficiently, creates less wear and tear, and operates more smoothly. The same is true in creating alignment and teamwork within our ministries. It takes intentionality; you never drift into alignment. People with skill know how to get down inside the organization and align its systems and structures to increase effectiveness, minimize wasted effort, and achieve greater health."

Tags: Communication, leadership, strategy, Teamwork, Alignment, pastoral leadership, servant leadership, Effective Teams  (view more)  (view less)

Relational Leadership Part 1

By Lance Witt on Jul 10, 2017

What is the key to relational leadership?

Scripture: Galatians 5:13, 1 Peter 1:22, Romans 12:10, 1 John 4:21, 1 Corinthians 16:13-14, Ephesians 5:2, Hebrews 10:24, Colossians 3:14, 1 John 3:14, John 13:34-35, Matthew 22:37-39  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: leadership, relationships, Ministry Work, pastoral leadership, relational leaders, church leadership, Transactional, Transformational, Leading Like Christ  (view more)  (view less)

How Do You Lead Without Being Toxic?

By Rev Mac Mccarthy on Aug 20, 2016

When leadership does not transition to development in a timely way, it becomes toxic.

Tags: leadership, Healthy Church, Leadership General, church leadership, e  (view more)  (view less)

Re-Imagining Leadership

By Dan White Jr. on Sep 17, 2018

What does it really mean to grow in Christian leadership?

Tags: leadership, Pastoral Ministry, church ministry