What does it mean to lead like Jesus?

What does it mean to lead like Jesus?

Second, we can lead like Jesus when we display humility coupled with exalting Him. We are reminded of Christ’s humility to become one of us, to live among us, and to die for us. Because of this, God highly exalted Him.

What kind of life does Jesus wants us to lead?

He wants to enjoy life with us starting here on Earth and continuing into eternity. This is not an offer our earthly leaders can match. Jesus values us so much that he paid our debt of sin with his death. Paul tells us that, “For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame …” (Hebrews 12:2).

How can I be like Jesus?

To be like Jesus is to be a person willing to put others before yourself, to seek wisdom, and to care about how you interact with all people you come across in life.

How can I be a servant like Jesus?

Luke 12:37 (NIV) says: “It would be good for those servants whose master finds them watching when he comes. Truly I tell you, he will dress himself to serve, will have them recline at the table and will come and wait on them.”

How do you lead someone biblically?

True leadership in ministry requires dying to self, doing what God has ordained. The command is a present imperative. “Keep on following Me.” In other words, “if you truly love Me, you must keep on following Me.” When Jesus began His ministry, He called Peter to follow Him, to “become a fisher of men” (Mark 1:17).

How do you encourage someone to believe in God?

How to Help a Friend Grow in Their Faith

1. Uplifting Scripture. The Bible can help you encourage your friend in their faith, even if you’re not sure how to help or what to say.
2. Prayer.
3. Enjoying Nature.
4. Cards and Letters.
5. Worshipping Together.

What are you willing to give up in order to follow Jesus?

Christians should be willing to give up anything if that would keep them from serving the Lord with their whole heart. Nothing should be more important in our lives than God.

What type of leader is Jesus?

Jesus was not only a servant-leader but also a good shepherd who was ready to die for his people. However, it is significant that he did not refer to any of his twelve disciples as shepherd during his ministry. It was not until after the resurrection when he spoke to Peter that he commissioned him to be a shepherd.

What does Jesus say about leadership?

1. Leaders are servants first. Jesus taught his disciples not to emulate the rulers of the Gentiles who exercised authority over them. Instead, He taught that in order for us to be leaders, we must become servants first.

“Lead Like Jesus” has become a popular terminology for Christian leaders. Often it focuses on servant leadership. It’s a great Bible teaching, but for some pastors and leaders it fails them because they lack the joy, wisdom, and power that are needed to sustain effective spiritual leadership.

What kind of leadership style does Jesus have?

By examining his model we can identify a Christ-centred, Christ-like servant leadership style that works for Christians who lead people in any situation. Jesus submitted his own life to sacrificial service under the will of God (Luke 22:42), and he sacrificed his life freely out of service for others (John 10:30).

What did Jesus do to develop his followers?

Jesus was into self-development. Jesus constantly slipped away to spend time with God. Jesus was into leadership development and replacement. He very purposefully prepared the disciples to take over the ministry. He pushed people beyond what they felt they were capable of doing. Jesus held followers to high expectations.

What kind of leader was Jesus in John 10?

John 10 presents a most familiar image for Jesus as leader—Jesus as shepherd. Although most of us live in a post-industrial world unfamiliar with the agrarian imagery of shepherding, this image continues to dominate leadership discussions.