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