LeaderBuilder Track
Step 3: A Surrendered Leader
OBJECTIVE:
The Heart of Leadership Identity.
In this step each leader will create a personal concept of leadership identity that includes their spiritual and natural gifts.
The identifying icon for this book is the basin and towel. We all know about the transformational moment when Jesus knelt down and washed his disciples feet. Modeled by our Savior, this is an illustration about the heart of godly leadership.
The word “surrender” speaks to a heart where pride and unhealthy self-focus has been washed away by the waters of humility and thankfulness. Surrender is not about giving up something; rather, it is about a leadership environment where Philippians 2:1-18 is lived out daily.
“Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind. Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.”
TEAM DISCUSSION:
First, take time as a team to read through this entire passage and discuss your reactions to the text. Weave your reflections and conclusions into a deeper discussion about having a surrendered heart and the identity of your church.
To what points of servanthood and surrender can you identify and apply meaning? Write these down as part of your leadership training.
Complete some reflections to the following points. Add more as they come up in discussion:
Surrendered to godly authority
Surrendered to the greater value of others
Surrendered to healthy critique
Surrendered to serve and not be served
PERSONAL IDENTITY OF THE LEADER
Have each leader in your church work through a personality assessment and spiritual gift assessment.
Use the following links and have each leader (potential leader) complete and record. Top links are LeaderSource resources.
FREE SPIRITUAL GIFT ASSESSMENT
FREE DISC PERSONALITY TEST
PATHWAY STEPPING STONE 3:
Individual Leadership Identity Statement:
For this stepping stone, each leader will craft their own leadership statement after discussion and assessments. This statement is how they define who they are as a leader and should include personal non-negotiables as well as how they intend to grow and move forward in their life.
Each leader should take time to do a personal inventory of their life, skills, and vision. While leadership is defined in your church with an overall statement, personalizing this statement is empowering and motivational. Give each leader some space and time to craft a truly personal statement.
An example of a Leadership Identity Statement is:
“As a leader I will daily surrender my agenda to my Savior through devotion and prayer. I will develop a mind to find balance in heart and home. I will be intentional about spiritual growth, and I will serve with integrity and passion.”