Just wondering how you reconcile
the use of the word “leader”
with what Jesus said in Mt 23:10.

The word “leader”seems like
a “high place.” Yes?

Jesus always took and recommended
the “low place.” Yes?

Jesus humbled Himself,
made himself of no reputation
and took on the form of a servant.
Php 2:7

Jesus in Mat 23:10 told His disciples “NOT” to call
themselves master/“leaders”
for you have one master/”leader” the Christ.

King James Version -
Neither be ye called masters:
for one is your Master, even Christ.

The Interlinear Bible -
Nor be called leaders,
for one is your leader the Christ.

Phillips Modern English -
you must not let people
call you leaders,
you have only one leader, Christ.

Today’s English Version -
nor should you be called leader,
your one and only leader
is the Messiah.

The Amplified-
you must not be called
masters (leaders)
for you have one master (leader)
the Christ.

Jesus told His disciples “not”
to be called “leaders”
and none did.

Ro 1:1 Paul,
a servant of Jesus Christ…

Php 1:1 Paul and Timotheus,
the servants of Jesus Christ…

Col 4:12 Epaphras, who is one of you,
a servant of Christ…

Tit 1:1 Paul, a servant of God…

Jas 1:1 James, a servant of God…

2Pe 1:1 Simon Peter, a servant…

His disciples “all” called themselves “servants,”
none called themselves “leaders.” None? None.
None called themselves “servant-leader.” None.

If someone
calls them self a “leader”
or thinks they are a “leader;”

Are they a “disciple of Christ?”

And other sheep I have,
which are not of this fold:
them also I must bring,
and they shall hear my voice;
and there shall be one fold,
and one shepherd.
John 10:16

One Fold - One Shepherd - One Voice.

If Not Now, When?

Be blessed and be a blessing.

I can identify. I’m only 27 and I was lucky enough to get a taste of mentorship in college, but didn’t get real leadership mentoring until this last year or so.

I’ll definitely be praying that God send someone your way. I will say this too. LifeChurch has leveraged technology well, and while I prefer face to face mentoring they do have some cool resources that you might be able to leverage to get yourself in an online mentorship.

Press on Bro. God is Good…

Some of them I tag-team with…but one particular leader I was working on releasing I just completely allowed to have the reigns one Bible study!

And now this leader is leading his own Lifegroup…which is running completely along with our vision. Different groups, different places, different times…yet one group :)

So, again, it may be different for the ministry God has given me, but I’d pray about seeing if He wants you to allow one or a few leaders to step-way-up in leadership one week! Give em’ a taste of it!

It does get frustrating for guys my age. I feel like we are kind of left on our own and expected to figure it out and then by age 35 we will start to develop into a leader. I know of a couple of guys, including myself, who have a servants heart and the gift of leadership and want to be shaped by someone, it just seems like leaders are get caught up in their own leadership and don’t look to lead other young leaders.

You asked, “Do you look for leaders who have this foundation and then build in leadership qualities, or do you look for leadership qualities and then build spiritual foundation? Is there a difference?”

I’d say both. It is preferable if a person is already a maturing disciple. But so many people don’t have a spiritual foundation. Ideally, we’re always building leaders and disciples at the same time.

You asked if we have a process… Yes and no. We do have a process to work with our staff, but a system or process can only do so much. We have to be willing to invest individually in leaders. Each one has such different needs.

If others want to weigh in and help with Jason’s questions, go for it.

I’d be interested in what your thoughts are on leaders who don’t have a lot of spiritual discipline.

Is teaching discipline (bible reading, prayer, fasting, journaling) easy or tough?

Do you look for leaders who have this foundation and then build in leadership qualities, or do you look for leadership qualities and then build spiritual foundation? Is there a difference?

Do you have a process for releasing leaders?

Just some questions and processes I’m working through too.
Looking forward to this week.

Krohnus

Love the thought of developing a truly great leadership culture. This is truly a long-term strategy not a short-term. There are many organizations today that are trying to buy or find a quick fix. Championship Teams are not born overnight, nor is a leadership culture.

Great job and setting the bar high, leading by example and opening your doors so we can come in and learn.

I’ve learned this through the transparency of high capacity leaders I’ve chosen to listen to.

Are you are looking for leaders? They are mostly the ones with knifes in our backs and are very close to their families. God has raised a mighty army (battle ready) that is lying dormant in the wait. The wait for what, “you ask?”
The Apostolic Leadership of the Saints.
There is no more Discipleship in the church. (Like old) Mostly, because no one has the time to deal with other person’s mess. We need to go back to the basic. We must turn off the technology and turn on the Bible. We’re to business trying to entertain people into leadership that they cannot hear God for themselves. A true leader is against the world system (Saints) because God’s Words is the final authority.
Be Transform by the Renewing of our minds, not Technology’s false hope. I’m not bashing technology because I’m in the multimedia field. But God has shown me that we’re teaching with our own testimony not God’s Word (which brings men unto salvation).
We must encourage other to Read and Study their bibles daily. (This is God Holy Words of information and instruction) Leadership comes from the Word of God.
God transformed me from a life without a father into a grace knowledge of knowing God as my true Father. I trust and believe that our testimony is for edifying God’s kingdom.
We must, now, ask ourselves are we really doing God’s Will?

Romans 12:1-2 (NIV)
Living Sacrifices
1Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—this is your spiritual[a] act of worship. 2Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.

We must bring the Fire of the Word of God to our Churches in order to lead other into leadership which is the ultimate Calling. Our Faithfulness and joy will bring light to a dark world.