It’s a tough time to be a leader. Our convictions and our commitments are being tested.
But it would be a mistake to underestimate the church of Jesus Christ. Christ promised He would build His church, and even the gates of hell would not prevail against it (Matthew 16:18). And through the church, through the spiritual formation that happens when she thrives, God can send His people out to renew and reshape every domain in our culture. Into a hostile world, God is calling faithful Christian leaders both to serve within His body and to accomplish His work in the world. This is a high calling and weighty responsibility.
In order that we may faithfully take on this demanding task, we as Christ’s servants must adopt a new set of disciplines, a set of practices that can elevate them beyond the ordinary to the extraordinary. We must adopt the five essential practices for high-performance Christian leaders.
Through this seven-part series, Executive Pastor, Dr. Ben Lovvorn, will encourage you in your ministry, equipping you to be a faithful and successful Christian leader. Let’s get started!
Lead with Diligence
As we begin, let’s think together about the importance of Christian leadership. In this introduction, contrast Saul and David to learn what God looks for in a leader and discover how to lead with diligence.
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Submission
The first and foundational practice of a high-performance Christian leader must be submission to Jesus Christ as the Lord of your life. In this lesson, learn five ways to submit your life and leadership to Christ.
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Self-Discipline
To be an effective leader, you must be able to discipline yourself and model a healthy Christian life for others. In this lesson, focus on what it means to lead by example and discover the five areas to practice self-discipline.
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Strategy
The high-performance Christian leader must practice the art of strategy, developing and implementing a vision in each endeavor. In this lesson, learn five tools you can use to become a more strategic leader.
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Teamwork
Leaders are evaluated on what they can lead their team to accomplish. As Christian leaders, it means leading your team like Jesus Christ. In this lesson, consider five ways to cultivate and lead a high-performance team.
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Execution
Good leaders get stuff done. That means working smart and working hard to accomplish as much as possible. In this lesson, discover five strategies to make the most out of yourself and make the greatest impact for the Lord.
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The Reward
Being a high-performance Christian leader isn’t easy, but it really is worth it. We’re not working for an earthly reward, we’re working for the eternal reward. As we conclude, remember your true motivation, and press on to work for the Lord.
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