In today’s episode, we dive deep into the topic of how Jesus is our ultimate model for life and for ministry. But before we do that, we want to take a moment to thank you, our amazing listeners, for joining us on this journey over the past 10 episodes. Your support means the world to us as we strive to support ministry leaders in making and multiplying disciples.
In this episode, we have an exciting announcement to make. We have just released a new book on our website that focuses on creating a disciple-making philosophy of ministry. It’s called “His Way Still Works” and it explores 36 key events in Jesus’ life to develop 7 core convictions for a disciple-making church. We believe that this resource will provide a clear roadmap for churches looking to make a lasting impact.
But that’s not all! We also have an inspiring excerpt to share with you today. We’ll dive into the importance of moving past failures in a leadership role, with Jesus as our ultimate example. We’ll explore how fear of failure can paralyze us and prevent us from fulfilling our calling. It’s a powerful reminder that failure should not be feared, but rather embraced as a stepping stone towards growth and success.
We’ll also discuss the weight and responsibility that comes with being a senior leader in an organization. We’ll explore the different paradigms that leaders often adopt and the importance of developing and coaching those under their leadership. Plus, we’ll dive into the crucial role of embracing change, creativity, risk-taking, and innovation in leadership.
Throughout this episode, we will emphasize the importance of being dependent on the Holy Spirit in ministry and leadership. We’ll explore how Jesus demonstrated essential leadership skills and how we can apply them in our own lives and organizations. We’ll also touch on the impact of surrounding ourselves with great people and fostering a culture of prayer.
As always, we are so grateful for your support and listenership. So grab your headphones, sit back, and join us as we delve into the incredible journey of Jesus as our model for life and ministry. Let’s get started with another exciting episode of The Disciple-Making Leader Podcast!
Overview:
- 01:52 Making disciples requires raising up disciple-making leaders.
- 06:01 Scaling up or down depending on church size.
- 08:49 Desk, chair, and comment symbolize heavy responsibility.
- 12:36 Making tough decisions for the organization’s best.
- 15:59 Senior leaders should coach and develop their team.
- 19:06 Organizational leaders assess strategies; embrace change.
- 21:43 Passion and burden, people on board. Love preaching, but burden. Love when God opens doors for us.
- 25:06 Steps build credibility, leader takes risks. Thrilling.
- 27:22 Prayer shapes culture, behavior shapes culture.
- 30:37 Authentic leader lives what he preaches.
- 35:45 Dependence on the Spirit for Christian ministry.
- 38:55 Skills for organizational leaders: Jesus’ missional focus.
- 40:58 Thank you, Craig, for joining me. Last 10 episodes, Disciple Making Leader. Check out disciplefirst.com for the book. Help with training, coaching, and resources. More podcasts coming soon.
- 43:32 Podcast thanks for listening. Subscribe, review, share.
Discussion Questions:
- How does Jesus serve as a model for life and ministry in your own discipleship journey?
- As a leader, how do you avoid getting caught up in busy activity and focus on what truly drives productivity?
- How can developing a clear disciple-making philosophy of ministry benefit your church or organization?
- How do you personally handle failure as a leader and move past it?
- What strategies can senior leaders employ to create a culture of continuous improvement in their organizations?
- How do you personally embrace change, creativity, risk-taking, and innovation in your leadership role?
- What role does dependency on the Holy Spirit play in your ministry and leadership?
- How do you balance the responsibility of making difficult decisions that may hurt people with what is best for the organization and ministry?
- How have you seen your behavior as a leader shape the culture of your organization or team?
- How have your experiences working with different leadership structures and teams shaped your understanding of effective leadership?
