So in all the busyness of transitioning to a new church, I am at a leadership retreat for our rising 8th graders and Seniors. We are teaching the students about 3 major topics:
1. Leadership is Influence. As John Maxwell says, 'Nothing more, nothing less.' Our students have to understand that they have influence because of their position but they must gain influence among the students if they want to be leaders.
2. Leadership has accountability. As 1 Tim 3 tells us, there is certain criteria laid out for those who desire a position of leadership. A leader has to be able to lead themselves, among others and among leaders. There is a certain level of accountability that comes with being a leader.
3. Leadership is servanthood. The book of Matthew tells us that those who want to be first must be last and those who wish to be great must serve. Jesus came to serve, not be served. If anybody could get away with being served, it was Jesus. It is our job to be like Christ, we must be servants.
Just thought I would let you in on what we were talking about today.
Saturday, August 9, 2008
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