A Biblical Philosophy of Leadership
A Biblical Philosophy Of Leadership
Reginald Fields
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. MAIN IDEA AND OUTLINE .............................. 1
II. INTRODUCTION ...................................... 2
III. CONTEXT .......................................... 3
IV. CONTENT ........................................... 4
V. APPLICATION ....................................... 16
VI. BIBLIOGRAPHY ..................................... 17
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OUTLINE
I. Biblical definition of leadership A) Standard for Biblical Leadership (Timothy 3:2-7) B) Servant Leadership (Matthew 20:28)
II. Godliness and leader formation A) Godliness (1 Timothy 6:11) B) Leader Formation (Galatians 5:22-23 and Corinthians 12:7-11)
III. Characteristics of Christian leadership (1 Corinthians 4:17)
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INTRODUCTION
A leader is someone who influences others. A biblical leader has knowledge, wisdom, and insight, along with other Godly character traits and qualities. He communes with God and abides in Jesus Christ, thus, his heart, attitude and lifestyle is a reflection of that communion. A biblical leader must clearly understand the biblical definition of leadership, God and formation and the characteristic of a leader.
David clearly summarizes the biblical philosophy of leadership in I Samuel 23:2-4: 2 Therefore David inquired of the Lord, “Shall I go and attack these Philistines?”, And the Lord said to David, “Go and attack the Philistines and save Keilah.” 3 But David’s men said to him, “Behold, we are afraid here in Judah; how much more, then, if we go to Keilah against the armies of the Philistines?” 4 Then David inquired of the Lord again. And the Lord answered him, “Arise, go down to Keilah, for I will give the Philistines into your hand.”1
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1Tyndale House Publishers. (2007). Holy Bible: New Living Translation (3rd ed.) (1 Sa 8:19–20). Carol Stream, IL:
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Reginald Fields
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. MAIN IDEA AND OUTLINE .............................. 1
II. INTRODUCTION ...................................... 2
III. CONTEXT .......................................... 3
IV. CONTENT ........................................... 4
V. APPLICATION ....................................... 16
VI. BIBLIOGRAPHY ..................................... 17
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OUTLINE
I. Biblical definition of leadership A) Standard for Biblical Leadership (Timothy 3:2-7) B) Servant Leadership (Matthew 20:28)
II. Godliness and leader formation A) Godliness (1 Timothy 6:11) B) Leader Formation (Galatians 5:22-23 and Corinthians 12:7-11)
III. Characteristics of Christian leadership (1 Corinthians 4:17)
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INTRODUCTION
A leader is someone who influences others. A biblical leader has knowledge, wisdom, and insight, along with other Godly character traits and qualities. He communes with God and abides in Jesus Christ, thus, his heart, attitude and lifestyle is a reflection of that communion. A biblical leader must clearly understand the biblical definition of leadership, God and formation and the characteristic of a leader.
David clearly summarizes the biblical philosophy of leadership in I Samuel 23:2-4: 2 Therefore David inquired of the Lord, “Shall I go and attack these Philistines?”, And the Lord said to David, “Go and attack the Philistines and save Keilah.” 3 But David’s men said to him, “Behold, we are afraid here in Judah; how much more, then, if we go to Keilah against the armies of the Philistines?” 4 Then David inquired of the Lord again. And the Lord answered him, “Arise, go down to Keilah, for I will give the Philistines into your hand.”1
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1Tyndale House Publishers. (2007). Holy Bible: New Living Translation (3rd ed.) (1 Sa 8:19–20). Carol Stream, IL:
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Bibliography: Rust Ricketson, Follower First: Rethinking Leading in the Church (Cumming, Georgia; Heartworks publications.2009. Hans Finzel, The Top Ten Mistakes Leaders Make (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1994). Walvoord, J. F., Zuck, R. B., & Dallas Theological Seminary. (1985). The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures (Mt 20:20–23). Wheaton, IL: Victor Books. Weber, S. K. (2000). Vol. 1: Matthew. Holman New Testament Commentary (323). Nashville, TN: Broadman & Holman Publishers. Newman, B. M., Jr., & Stine, P. C. (2003). A handbook on Jeremiah. UBS Handbook Series (472). New York: United Bible Societies. Tyndale House Publishers. (2007). Holy Bible: New Living Translation (3rd ed.) (1 Sa 8:19–20). Carol Stream, IL: Tyndale House Publishers. Clinton Dr. Robert J., The Making of a Leader (Colorado Springs, CO: Navpress, 1988).