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The Christian Leadership Foundation

“All authority in heaven and earth has been given to me. Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” (Matthew 28:18-20)

The Rev. John C. Maxwell said, “The true measure of leadership is influence – nothing more, nothing less.” And that is what we Christians do all day. But what kind of relationships are being development? How do we come across to others? How do others feel about themselves when they are around us?

Every Christian A Leader

“and the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable men who will also qualified to teach others.” (2 Timothy 2:2)

Just What is Christian Leadership, Anyway?

The characteristics of Christian leaders
The importance of attitudes
Becoming a person of influence

How can I Enhance my Communication Skills?

The characteristics of competent listens
How poor listening habits affective others
The importance of trust

What Are my Unique Interpersonal Gifts?

Understanding my personality tendencies
Understanding, respective and valuing individual difference
Improve interpersonal relationships

The course can be taught at a retreat, in a church or in a home. A minimum of three hours is needed for evening sessions, and at least 6 hours are need for a one the day session. The course can be taught with 12 to 24 participants. It is suggested that 2 participants will become course facilitators and teach the course to others in a church.

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The Biblical Personal Profile

This is a one-of-a-kind Biblical Profile that explores the the personalities of certain Biblical Leaders and refers participants to the relevant scripture passages. The Biblical Profile provides a practical, personalized feedback on the preferred leadership styles and offers insight into the behavior of others.

The Biblical Personal Profile is used for:                   

• Counseling
• Church leadership courses
• Couple and premarital preparation
• Family crisis intervention
• Biblical study classes for youth and adults
• Open-enrollment courses

The Biblical Profile:

•  Increases self-awareness

•  Enhances understanding and appreciation of the lives and stories of key personality from the Bible

•  Identifies your own Biblical Christian Profile

•  Provides valuable insight into different profiles with scriptural leaders

•  Increases your appreciation of other

DISC Biblical Models

High-I Optimistic and Outgoing: (David, Barnabas, Peter, Aaron)

High-D Direct and Decisive: (Paul, Solomon, Stephen, Joshua)

High-S Sympathetic and Co-operative: (Abraham, Nehemiah, Jacob, Isaac)

High-C Concerned and Correct: (Luke, Moses, Elijah)

Positive Biblical Role Models

Counselor Pattern – Barnabas – Acts 4:36-37; Acts 9:26-27; Acts 15:36-41.

Counselors are approachable, affectionate, and understanding people. The Levite Joseph so exemplified these attributes that the Apostles named him Barnabas, Greek for “Son of Encouragement.” Counselors respond readily to the needs of others, such as when Barnabas sold land and placed the money at the Apostles' feet.

Alert to others, counselors frequently put in a good work for an otherwise unnoticed or untried co-worker. They are tolerant and work hard to keep everyone happy. Sometimes this tolerance is negative, which we see when Barnabas restricted his fellowship with gentiles, rather than affront his Jewish friends.

Counselors generally have an optimistic outlook and see the good side of people. We see this in Barnabas' good side of people. We see this in Barnabas' good report of Paul, even through the other disciples still feared the ex-Pharisee. Later Barnabas has a similar commitment to John Mark when he opposed the strong-minded Paul. Barnabas' unconditional love and belief in people are examples of how the important his profile is the body of Christ.


Creative Pattern – Paul – Galatians 2; Acts 15

Persons with a Creative Pattern display opposite force in their behavior. Their desire for tangible results is counterbalanced by an equally strong drive for perfection. They set the pace in developing new and unusual ideas, usually seeking power and challenges. Paul, the Creative pattern, shows these traits when he preaches that the burden of the law was replaced by the freedom of grace. His new and untried mission took him to distant lands and people that were sometimes hostile, but Paul persisted and succeeded.

Creative persons are detailed and meticulous leaders who can be blunt and critical. They can be destructive, as Paul was before his conversions, but they can also use their strong characteristics to confront issues that others avoid. We see this in Paul's writing and his discussion of the problems among his young churches.

When a strong Creative pattern to correct others loving – as God helped Paul do through his dealings with Peter, Barnabas, and John Mark – they are a tremendous testimony and building force.

(Paul and Barnabas had compete opposite leadership styles, but they were a great team.)

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Christian Leadership Retreats

• Church Boards
• Men
• Women
• Youth

Life Is No Straight Line: A Faith Story 

by Richard Brown $12.50

“There have been times when my life has “sailed into the wind,” and it has been very difficult. This story is simply a chronicle of several Significant Emotional Events that have increased my faith in, and reliance on God; which in turn, helped me “stay the cross” during my voyage to the foot of the Cross.”

 

Christian Leadership Development is a Lifelong Journey - Not a Weekend Trip.