Building Leaders

Jesus challenged and engaged His learners. We must learn to do this too.

I want you to have responsibility and authority. I want you to be fully rewarded and recognized for your contribution to society. I also want you to realize, however, that most things of lasting value take time and discipline to achieve.

What follows are the leadership development gems that Jesus used when turning a passive group of followers into passionate leaders.

Your leaders will always learn best by doing. Building them requires both instruction and practical, “hands-on” ministry.

Most leader development occurs outside the classroom. But there are some specific things that can be done effectively in the classroom.

Growing as a leader requires a high level of commitment and initiative on the part of the participant. Here’s how you can help motivate your emerging leaders.

Jesus’ focus in building leaders was not on quantity, but on quality. This was the model He gave us.

An effective leader development process is not a neat series of courses but a fiery immersion in real-life. How do we go about designing such a context?

Managers and leaders are different. What do we do with this information?

The Bible carries definite distinctions between leaders and managers. What does Scripture have to say about the differences?

Spiritual managers fill many vital roles as they manage an organization, none of which can be neglected.

Leaders and managers differ considerably in their approach to basic issues like direction and alignment. By understanding these differences, we can work together better for the kingdom of God.