Spiritual Leadership

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Spiritual Leadership
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Spiritual Versus Secular Concepts

• Spiritual leadership is more complex.
• Is altruistically for Christ.

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Spiritual Versus Secular Concepts

• work relationship is ultimately accepted and
  executed voluntarily
• submitting to one another out of reverence for
  Christ.
  Ephesians 521

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Spiritual Versus Secular Concepts

• work relationship is ultimately accepted and
  executed voluntarily
• Your people will offer themselves freely on the
  day of your power, in holy garments from the
  womb of the morning, the dew of your youth will
  be yours.
  Psalm 1103

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Spiritual Versus Secular Concepts

• working relationship is ultimately accepted and
  executed voluntarily
• Likewise, you who are younger, be subject to
  the elders. Clothe yourselves, all of you, with
  humility toward one another, for "God opposes the
  proud but gives grace to the humble. 1 Peter
  55

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Study Biblical Leadership Examples

• Paul we learn that a great leader doesn't lose
  heart, but presses on.
• Moses demonstrates the impact of a clear vision
  sustained by God's power.
• David inspires us to face giant obstacles with
  faith and courage.

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Study Biblical Leadership Examples

• Background-Nehemiah.
• Judah fell captive to Babylon in 586 B.C.
• 536 B.C. Cyrus allowed the Jews to return.
• Zerubbabel- lead rebuilding the temple.
• 458 B.C. Ezra the scribe was instrumental in
  restoring the law.
• 445 B.C. Nehemiah, returned.

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Nehemiah's CHARACTER For Effective Leadership

• Genuine Concern For The People's Welfare.
• He Was A Man Of Intense, Heart-felt Prayer.
• He Exhibited Keen Foresight.