THE LEADER IN YOU

-Steppin Into Your Purpose

BSJ CHRISTIAN SEMINARS
Minister Brenda Simuel Jackson, Ph.D
Daughters of Deborah Annual Conference

2006 Revised

Leadership Defined
Leadership: Application of Influence to develop
people, to help people reach their potential.
(John Maxwell)
Leadership: Influence; the ability of one to
influence others to follow (J. Oswald Sanders)
Leadership: The act of making a difference.
(Hackman & Johnson)

Leader Defined:

Leader: A person or something that guides.

Leader: The most significant position
Leader: One that rules
Biblical definition (Greek N.T.)
Luke 6:39 Leader is a teacher who bears fruit
Matt 15:14 Leader is one who guides the way
Hebrew 13:7, 24 A leader is one who rules over;
One who is imitated.
Acts 8:31 A leader guides to understanding

Leader Types
Positional
Knowledge/expertise
Charisma
Appointment

WHAT TYPE OF LEADER ARE YOU?

Autocratic?
Supervisory?
Democratic?
Participatory?
Laizzez Faire?

Leadership Styles
LAISSEZ-FAIRE

AUTHORITARIAN/
SUPERVISORY
Sets goals individually,
Directs goal setting

DEMOCRATIC/
PARTICIPATIVE
Involves others in
goal setting

One way
communication
Controls discussion

Open
communication
Facilitates
Avoids discussion
Discussion
Focuses interaction Avoids Interaction

Dominates interaction/
Guides Interaction
Personally directs
tasks/Provides
oversight

Followers set own

goals
Superficial
communication

Provides suggestions Input only if asked

and alternatives

Leadership Styles
AUTHORITARIAN/
SUPERVISORY
Infrequent positive
feedback

DEMOCRATIC/
PARTICIPATIVE
Frequent positive
feedback

Poor/Average
listener

LAISSEZ-FAIRE
Infrequent feedback
of any kind

Effective
Listener/Positive
climate
Uses
Mediate conflict for
conflict/competition mutual
for personal gain
gain/encourages
competition for
mutual gain

May have poor or

effective listening

Rewards Obedience,
punishes mistakes

Avoids rewards and

punishments

Rewards
Accomplishments,
punish last resort

Avoids conflict and

competition

Biblical Leaders

Abram:
Moses
Deborah
Paul
Esther
Nehemiah
Timothy

PREDOMINANT STYLE OF JESUS

Humble
Taught by Example
Democratic/Participative

Involved followers
Open Communication
Facilitated Discussion
Focused Interaction
Frequent Feedback
Effective Listener

Minimum Level of Skills for Respected

Leadership

Communication
Accountability
Trust
Clarity of Vision
Sharing of Information
Joint Problem-Solving
Level of expertise
Knowledge of
weaknesses

Communication Skills
Moses: Exodus 4:10-16
Minimal skills

Interpersonal
Listening
Public Speaking
Group/Conference Techniques
Use of Technology
Writing
Reading

Accountability Skills
Saul: 1 Samuel 15:10-11
Deborah & Barak: Judges 4:8-10
Answerable for Actions/Non actions
Maintaining records
Reckoning transactions

Trustworthy Traits
Moses: Exodus 4:1-5
Confidence in the persons intent.

Follow those in whom there is trust.

Credibility
Lack of suspicion
Freedom from fear to discuss
Removal of perception of manipulation
Removes attitude of aggression
removes uncertainty of outcome

Clarity of Vision
Habakkuk 2:2-3

Biblical Visions

Ezekiel 37:1
Isaiah 1:1
2 Chronicles 32:32
Revelations 1:10-11;4:1

Clarity of Vision
Clear Purpose
Clear Commitment
Clear Strategies of Achieving
Clarity of beneficiaries of vision

Information Sharing and Problem

solving Skills
Maintaining Confidences but not hoarding
information to gain power (gatekeeping)
Esther 2:19-22;
Proverbs 15:22-23

Leader must receive input from others

who are effected by decisions.
Proverbs 15:22-23
Matthew 18:19-20
2 Corinthians 13:1

PERSONAL STYLE ASSESSMENT- Adapted from

Abundant Life Counseling Center, Sabrina Black
Lets do it
now!

How was it
done in the
past

Trust me it
Lets keep
will work out things the way
they are

Takes charge
Determined
Bold
Purposeful
Decision Maker
Assertive
Firm
Enterprising
Goal Driven
Self-reliant
Adventurous
Competitive
Enjoys challenges
Leader

Deliberate
Discerning
Detailed
Controlled
Reserved
Predictable
Analytical
Orderly
Inquisitive
Precise
Factual
Persistent
Scheduled

Takes risks
Visionary
Enjoys Change
Fun-loving
Likes variety
Very verbal
Promoter
Group Oriented
Optimistic
Avoids Details
Mixes Easily
Creative
Energetic

Loyal
Non-demanding
Adaptable
Sympathetic
Patient
Even Keel
Enjoys Routine
Good Listener
Avoids Conflict
Dislikes Change
Tolerant
Deep
Relationships
Thoughtful

Total

Total

Total

Total

Spiritual Leadership Characteristics, Sanders, J.

Oswald, 1997, 55-76.
Characteristic
Discipline
Vision

Scriptural Base
Galatians 6:23
Hebrews 11:17-19

Wisdom

Proverbs 10:9
Colossians 1:9

Decision

Acts 22:10

Description
Self-Control
Vision is based on faith;
it is the ability to see the
end results as did
Abraham in sacrificing his
son
Wisdom applies
knowledge and provides
the wise path, gives
understanding to apply in
real situations.
Strength in decision
making to go in the right
direction as did Paul
when God told him to go.

Spiritual Leadership
Characteristics
Characteristic
Courage

Scripture
2 Corinthians 7:5

Humility

Matthew 21:24-28

Integrity

2 Corinthians 2:17

Patience

2 Peter 1:17

Description
Paul did not allow
obstacles or danger to
his physical well being
stop him from
progressing.
A willingness to
sacrifice, and not Lord
it over persons, but
willing to serve.
Sincere in promises.
Make election sure
with self-control and
perseverance.

Communication: Spiritual
Leadership Skill

Communication:

James 1:19-24, 3:3-6;

Proverbs 15:1-4,18

Leaders must set the proper climate

Leaders must respond without malice

YOUR PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

Become an expert in your passion

Foster genuineness
Have a pleasant appearance
Go the extra mile
Perform symbolic acts of value

The Master Plan and Goal

Setting Processes

The Blue Print for Action

The Mission Statement
The Team Members (Organization
chart)
The Recipients of the Products

The Master Plan

A Master plan is a written statement of
the groups assumption about its
direction, organization, and resources.
(Bledl & Engstrom, Boardroom Conference, p. 179)

Planning is evidence of Faith.

Proverbs 16:9 A mans heart plans his
way, but the Lord directs his steps.

Characteristics of the Mission

Statement

Describes service provided

Describes type of organization
Describes recipients of service
Describes nature/quality of
service/product
Describes how to measure effectiveness.

LEADERSHIP APPLICATIONS FROM

EZRA & NEHEMIAH
2 Chronicles 36:22-23; Nehemiah 2:5-7
What is the mission of King Cyrus and of Nehemiah?
Write a mission statement for Nehemiah.

Ezra 1:1-2:70

Write a Master Plan

List some of the Team members of Ezra.
Who are the stakeholders?
Who are the recipients of the mission?

Ezra 3:1-3:10; 1:2-5; 3:7 2:68-69

Identify the needed resources.
Describe the commitment needed to accomplish the
mission

EQUIPMENT INVENTORY

GIFTS AND TALENTS

Personal Equipment Inventory

Scriptures:
1 Corinthians 15:58
Because of what Jesus Christ did for us, our
service to Him is not empty.
Our efforts are investments in His cause.
Our reward is when He returns.

 Scripture:
Ephesians 2:10
God has equipped us for His purpose.
The plan belongs to God not to us.

 Scripture:
1 John 3:18
God expects us to invest in work that
expresses our talents and provides our
needs.
Mission - Work that meets Gods agenda
on earth (reconciliation)

 Mission:
Use talents to show Gods love in our
daily relations.
Jesus work integrated word and
deed.
Neither word or deed was above the
other.

Gifts of Grace and of The

Spirit

Gifts of Grace and of The Spirit

Romans 12:6-8
Prophecy
Service
Teaching
Exhortation

1 Corinthians 12:4-11

Liberality
Giving Aid
Acts of Mercy

Working of Miracles
Prophecy
Ability to distinguish
Spirits
Various Tongues
Interpretation of
Tongues

Wisdom
Knowledge
Faith
Healing

Ephesians 4:11
Apostles
Prophets
Evangelists
Pastors and
Teachers

1 Peter 4:11
Speaking
Service

Gifts
Scripture Reference
Roman 12:6-8

Gifts for Ministry in Word

Prophecy
Teaching

1 Corinthians 12:4-11, 28-30

Apostolic Proclamation
Prophecy
Discernment of Prophecy (of
Spirits)
Teaching
Spiritual Wisdom
Spiritual Knowledge
Speaking in tongues
Interpreting tongues
Apostolic Proclamation
Prophecy
Pastoring and/or teaching
Evangelism

Ephesians 4:7-12

Gifts for Ministry in Deed

Service
Showing Mercy
Giving (monetary)
Encouragement
Leadership
Faith
Healing
Miraculous powers
Helping
Administration

Career Success
Successful Entrepreneur

The Blessings and Theology of

Work
God blesses us through our working
Proverbs 12:11 He who forms his land will have
plenty of food, but he who follows worthless
pursuits has no sense.
Proverbs 12:24a - The hand of the hard
working will rule.

Working is not a curse, it is a blessing.

Genesis 3:17
The land was cursed
Work can be painful
Work is necessary to eat

Theology of Work
Working is not a curse, it is a blessing.
Proverbs 24:27, 30-34
After work the house is built
In Jewish tradition, after one is working, then there is
marriage (Jacob)
Poverty is the result of lack of work

Perceptions are meaningless

Proverb 12:9 Appearances are meaningless
Blessing to work with ones own hands
Better not to be dependent on another person

Theology of Work
Psalm 104:14-23
Opportunity given for work is a blessing and
not punishment.
God provides a cycle of opportunity
The benefits received negate the pain of obtaining

Ecclesiastes 10:10
Theology of work provides gaining skill
Theology of work provides using mind over
physical strength

Scriptural Supports for a Career

Scriptures

Guides for
Business/ Work

Genesis 3:17

Gods Plan

Proverbs 6:611
Ecclesiastes
3:12
Philippians
4:6,13
Deuteronomy
28:43

Preparation

Success

Willing to work
even during
troubles and
trials
Do not be lazy Have wisdom &
perseverance

Success/having
sustenance til
death.

Gift from God

Food and
Sustenance
Success

Be in charge of
situation not
vice versa

Rejoice
Prayer,
Perseverance
In Obedience
to God

Supplies for
future, food for
present, lack of
poverty

You will not be

the borrower or
the tail.

Scripture Support for a Career

Scriptures
Daniel 1:3-5;
11-21

Guides

Preparation

Success
Provide good
Obedience to God, Promotion,
service regardless Wisdom,
Status, High
of community
Knowledge,
status in site of
Education,
King
Training

1 Peter 2:18

Our Conscience
toward God
1 Peter 3:8-10
Our relationship
to Christ
Matthew 25:15- Teachings of
30
Christ

Serious
Responsibility
Be Courteous
and respectful

Commendations

Investing and
building on the
talents given.

Prosperity and
greater
responsibility.
Not to be a
burden to
anyone
Success

2 Thessalonians Do not be idle or Use authority

3:8-12
be a busybody
appropriately
and not work.
Proverbs 24:16
Persevere

Gods Blessings

Self Evaluation Check List for Going

into Business (Starting Your Own Business)
Check the answer that best describes You!
Are you a self-starter?
I do things on my own. Nobody has to tell me.
If someone gets me started, I keep going all right.
Easy does it. I dont put myself out until I have to.

How do you feel about other people?

I like people. I can get along with just about anybody.
I have plenty of friends - I dont need anyone else.
Most people irritate me.

Self Evaluation
Can You Lead Others?
I can get most people to go along when I start
something.
I can give orders if someone tells me what we should do.
I let someone else get things moving. Then I go along if
I feel like it.

Can you take responsibility?

I like to take charge of things and see them through.
Ill take over if I have to, but Id rather let someone else
be responsible.
Theres always some eager beaver around wanting to
show how smart he is. I say let him.

Characteristics of Successful
Entrepreneur

Overpowering need to achieve

Follows through on commitment
Positive mental attitude
Objective
Respectful attitude toward money, but sees it as a means
of accomplishing.
Anticipates development & makes things happen.
Resourceful
Emotionally stable personality
Good Communication skills
Good Technical knowledge

DIVERSITY

Definition

The degree of basic human

differences among a given
population (
Samuel C. Certo, Modern Management, Prentice Hall, 1997, 565)

Areas of Diversity:

Race
Gender
Ethnicity
Customs
Religion
Social Class
Physical Ability
Age Education
Geographic Location
Language
Talents and Skills

Biblical Foundation of Diversity

Genesis 11:1-9
Result of disobedience
Results from pride and attempt to rule on
mans terms and not Gods direction
Main types of Biblical Diversity:
Language
Nations

Bias - Free Communication

Suggestions

RACE AND ETHNICITY

(Northville Adaptation)

Notice words, images, and insinuations that reinforce

stereotypes
Only refer to race or ethnic origin when relevant to topic
Avoid language that has questionable racial or ethnic
connotations
Avoid patronizing racial or ethnic groups with tokenism
in news stories, or anecdotes
Review publications and media to ensure all are
adequately and honestly represented

Bias Free Communications

Gender
Use gender neutral words/phrases
Address both female and male perspectives with
phrases like members and their spouses.
Use parallel words when specifying gender like he/she
or women/men, or use a disclaimer stating that the
use of the pronoun, he, includes male and female.
Do not stereotype by gender.
Avoid describing men by profession and women by
physical attributes.

Bias Free Communication

Age
Mention age only when relevant
Ask individuals or groups what they prefer to be called.
Avoid cliches. Use words that actually describe rather
than stereotype.
Remember that children and older persons are
individuals, and they can speak for themselves, do not
assume you know what they want.
Remember that you may underestimate a childs or
older persons capability or energy, ask discerning
questions.
To freely pat and touch children and older people
simply because of their age is presumptuous and
biased.

Bias Free Communication

Physically/Mentally Challenged
Recognize that a handicap is a disability only when it
severely precludes a specific task.
A disability is a legal disqualification, people who use
wheelchairs are not disabled unless their handicap is
relevant to a task performance.
Concentrate on performance rather than a handicapper
characteristic, e.g. The blind operator should be The
Operator, the hard of hearing accountant, should be the
Accountant.
Ask individuals or groups how they wish to be
addressed/characterized.

Characteristics influencing
Interaction (Adler & Elmhorst, Communicating at
Work, McGraw Hill, 1999.)

Traits
Social Unit
Authority
Structure
Basis of
Authority
Decision
Making
Attitude
toward
Conflict

U.S.
Individual
Egalitarian

J apan
Group
Hierarchical

Mexico
Family
Hierarchical

Competence

Seniority

Trust

Individualistic

Consensus

Authoritarian

Seeks

Avoids

Avoids

Diversity Check List

__ I am interested in the ideas of people who do not
think as I think, and I respect opinions even when I
disagree with them.
__ Some of my friends or associates are different
from me in age, race, gender, physical abilities,
economic status and education.
__ If I were at a social gathering with people outside
of my own group, I would go out of my way to meet
them.
__ I do not need to understand everything going on
around me, I can tolerate ambiquity.
__ I am able to change course quickly. I can change
to adapt to new situations.

Diversity Check List

__I recognize that I am a product of my upbringing
and my way is not the only way.
__ I am patient and flexible. I can accept different
ways of getting a job done as long as the results
are good.
__ I am always asking questions, reading, exploring.
I am curious about new things, people and places.
__ I am interested in human dynamics and often
find myself thinking, Whats really going on here?
__ I can see two or more sides on an issue.
__ I have made mistakes and I have learned from
them.

Diversity Check List

__ In unfamiliar situations, I watch and listen
before acting.
__ I listen carefully.
__ When I am lost, I ask for directions.
__ When I dont understand what someone is
saying, I ask for clarification.
__ I sincerely do not want to offend others.
__I like people and accept them as they are.
__I am sensitive to the feelings of others and
observe their reactions when I am talking.
__ I am aware of my prejudices and consciously
try to control my assumptions about people.

Benefits of Diversity
Creativity and innovation
Broader range of skills
Better Decisions Based on different
Perspectives
Better Services to Diverse Customers
Increased Talent Pool

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