OLD TESTAMENT LEADERSHIP
Running head: OLD TESTAMENT LEADERSHIP 1
Old Testament Leadership Miguel A. Gallegos Hope International University Prof. S. Allard May 19, 2013
OLD TESTAMENT LEADERSHIP 2 Introduction The Holy Scriptures are without question a vault of rich wisdom for a variety of subjects.
The subject of leadership is no different; in fact a case can perhaps be made that the Holy
Scriptures are word pictures of God’s leadership for humankind. Whether it is read as the divinely, inspired word of God, or as a mere historical account of ancient Israel, or as a book of pure myths, the reader will encounter fascinating people with extraordinary leadership qualities. The following will take a glimpse at Moses; the man whom God chose to be the leader of the Hebrew slaves in Egypt, into a land that flowed with milk and honey. The following will be an attempt to document moments of strength, weakness, failure, and victory. This paper will conclude by identifying Moses as a servant leader who, in spite of human failure, ultimately fulfilled the will and purpose of God.
Leadership Style The style of leadership that Moses demonstrated was clearly Servant leadership, “In order to retain the potential in this young man, God led him into the Midian desert to learn a new way of life” (Kuest, 2009). As a shepherd he learned to serve, and became servant to the purpose and will of God.
Relationships
Moses although he spent much
Old Testament Leadership Miguel A. Gallegos Hope International University Prof. S. Allard May 19, 2013
OLD TESTAMENT LEADERSHIP 2 Introduction The Holy Scriptures are without question a vault of rich wisdom for a variety of subjects.
The subject of leadership is no different; in fact a case can perhaps be made that the Holy
Scriptures are word pictures of God’s leadership for humankind. Whether it is read as the divinely, inspired word of God, or as a mere historical account of ancient Israel, or as a book of pure myths, the reader will encounter fascinating people with extraordinary leadership qualities. The following will take a glimpse at Moses; the man whom God chose to be the leader of the Hebrew slaves in Egypt, into a land that flowed with milk and honey. The following will be an attempt to document moments of strength, weakness, failure, and victory. This paper will conclude by identifying Moses as a servant leader who, in spite of human failure, ultimately fulfilled the will and purpose of God.
Leadership Style The style of leadership that Moses demonstrated was clearly Servant leadership, “In order to retain the potential in this young man, God led him into the Midian desert to learn a new way of life” (Kuest, 2009). As a shepherd he learned to serve, and became servant to the purpose and will of God.
Relationships
Moses although he spent much
References: Kuest, R. (2009). Uncommon leadership: Servant Leadership In A Power-Based World. Second Edition. New Missions Systems International. Ft. Myers, Fl. KJV (2013). iPad app.