Jul 2005
It should be noted that most Christian leaders – as imperfect people – will probably, at some point, exhibit some of the characteristics of abusive leadership that we have noted in previous Letters. Therefore, the godly leader, knowing that he is not above this tendency, should consciously and deliberately take the following steps to avoid being abusive at all: Continue Reading »
Jun 2005
Abusive leaders are not called so because they beat the people or yell at them or call them names. Servant leaders are not called so because they serve their followers breakfast in bed every morning. Continue Reading »
May 2005
Servant leaders are secure in Christ. Consequently, their focus is not themselves but others. Abusive leaders, however, are insecure. Because of their insecurity, their agendas revolve around themselves. They are characterized by self-absorption, self-protection and self-interest. Continue Reading »
Apr 2005
According to our definition of leadership (as found in SpiritBuilt Leadership #1: Leadership), there are three parts to leadership:
Mar 2005
According to our definition of leadership (as found in SpiritBuilt Leadership #1: Leadership), there are three parts to leadership:
Feb 2005
Servant leaders genuinely desire to empower and develop their followers. Their ultimate goal is to convert followers into leaders. Continue Reading »
Dec 2004
The Power of the Supernatural:
Churches are quite prone to the rise of abusive leadership – particularly churches that embrace the supernatural. This is because the presence of the supernatural in the life of a leader – in the form of healings, deliverances, the prophetic, etc. – can confirm his higher symbolic status in the eyes of his followers, and open the way for a considerably more dysfunctional leader-follower relationship. Continue Reading »
Nov 2004
In the face of abusive leadership, followers may react in one of three ways:
Oct 2004
The most central and important characteristic of a healthy leader is a strong personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Servant leaders lead out of a deep and abiding security in Christ. Abusive leaders, however, usually are very insecure. There are other reasons why certain leaders become abusive, but insecurity is one of the main ones – especially in the church. Continue Reading »
Sep 2004
In Matthew 20:25-28, Jesus said that kingdom leadership is of a fundamentally different nature than the leadership of the world. Continue Reading »
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