Leadership and Abundant Life

John 10:10 - … I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.

Leadership is about Vision and Influence

            The Vision is Abundant Life

                        It’s an abundant relationship with God on earth

                        It’s an eternal relationship with God in heaven - John 17:3

            The Influence is to Make Disciples – The Great Commission

                        Love God

                        Love People

                        Make Disciples

Leaders need Right Thinking     

            Forward Thinking – Phil 4:13

            Christlike Thinking – Phil 2:5-8

            Positive Thinking – Phil 4:8

Leaders need Right Being

            Identity

In Christ – Gal 2:20 – Die to Self

                                    Significance – Eph 1:4

                                    Purpose/Calling – Eph 1:11, 18

                                    Direction – Eph 2:10

            Character

                        Exodus 34:6 and several more verses

                        James 1:2 – the trying of our faith works patience

                        Romans 5:3-5 – exult in our tribulations

                                    Perseverance

                                    Character

                                    Hope

Leaders need Right Doing

            Priorities – Eph 4-5

            Discipline – I Cor 9:26-27

            Diligence – Col 3:23

The Key to the Abundant Life is allowing the Holy Spirit to live the life of Christ through you.

Abundant Life is a Life of Leadership

            Significance/Affirmation

            Purpose & Calling/Identity

            Performance –

Acceptance-based performance, not performance-based acceptance