Leadership and Integrity Leadership Models and Personal Integrity

Introduction The purpose of this lecture is to focus on leadership models with an

Introduction The models examined are: 1) Self-Constituted Leaders - Nehemiah 2) Divinely-Constituted Leaders -

Introduction Define leadership: Leadership may include management, but the two are not the same.

Introduction What is leadership? 1) “Leadership is influence, the ability of one person to

Introduction In this lecture, leadership is defined as the activity of influencing people to

Self-Constituted Leadership - Nehemiah was not a prophet; he was not a priest; he

Self-Constituted Leadership - Nehemiah Alexander Whyte in his essay on Nehemiah says: He is

Self-Constituted Leadership - Nehemiah was not: 1) Elected 2) Appointed 3) Commissioned Copyright 2004.

Self-Constituted Leadership - Nehemiah Who was Nehemiah? He was a layman committed to God!

Self-Constituted Leadership - Nehemiah The personal qualities of Nehemiah: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5)

Self-Constituted Leadership - Nehemiah Integrity is a state of uprightness and honesty. Copyright 2004.

Self-Constituted Leadership - Nehemiah was the cupbearer of the king. He had confidential access

Self-Constituted Leadership - Nehemiah led his people into covenant with God to walk in

Self-Constituted Leadership - Nehemiah The broken down spiritual walls must be reconstructed through leadership

Divinely-Constituted Leadership - Paul the Apostle God spoke to Ananias concerning Paul: “He is

Divinely-Constituted Leadership - Paul the Apostle There can be no doubt about Paul having

Divinely-Constituted Leadership - Paul the Apostle Paul and his parents were of the tribe

Divinely-Constituted Leadership - Paul the Apostle 1) Paul’s Concept of Personal Integrity a) b)

Divinely-Constituted Leadership - Paul the Apostle 1) Paul’s Concept of Personal Integrity 2) The

Divinely-Constituted Leadership - Paul the Apostle 1) Paul’s Concept of Personal Integrity 2) Personal

Divinely-Constituted Leadership - Paul the Apostle 1) Paul’s Concept of Personal Integrity 2) Paul’s

Corporately-Constituted Leadership Abimelech A) Abimelech was selected by the People. Copyright 2004. Church of

Corporately-Constituted Leadership Abimelech A) Abimelech was selected by the People. B) Abimelech was devoid

Conclusion 1) Regardless of the model, personal integrity becomes the primary factor. Copyright 2004.

Conclusion 1) Regardless of the model, personal integrity becomes the primary factor. 2) Personal

Conclusion 1) 2) Regardless of the model, personal integrity becomes the primary factor. Personal

Conclusion 1) 2) 3) Regardless of the model, personal integrity becomes the primary factor.

Conclusion 1) 2) 3) 4) Regardless of the model, personal integrity becomes the primary

Conclusion For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, at the

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Introduction The models examined are: 1) Self-Constituted Leaders - Nehemiah 2) Divinely-Constituted Leaders - Paul 3) Corporately-Constituted Leaders - Abimelech Copyright 2004. Church of God Ministerial Development

Introduction Define leadership: Leadership may include management, but the two are not the same. Leadership may include administration, but they are not the same. Copyright 2004. Church of God Ministerial Development

Introduction What is leadership? 1) “Leadership is influence, the ability of one person to influence others. ” 2) J. Oswald Sanders 2) “A man who knows the road, who can keep ahead, and can pull others after him. ” Dr. John R. Mott 3) “The capacity and will to rally men and women to a common purpose, and the character which inspires confidence. Bernard L. Montgomery Copyright 2004. Church of God Ministerial Development

Introduction In this lecture, leadership is defined as the activity of influencing people to cooperate toward a goal which they come to find desirable, rewarding, and fulfilling. Copyright 2004. Church of God Ministerial Development

Self-Constituted Leadership - Nehemiah Alexander Whyte in his essay on Nehemiah says: He is a self-contained man. A man of his own council. A man with the council of God alone in his mind and in his heart. A reserved and resolute man. A man to take command of other men. A man who will see things with his own eyes, and without all eyes seeing him. A man in no haste or hurry. He would not begin until he has counted the cost. And then he will not stop till he has finished the work. Copyright 2004. Church of God Ministerial Development

Self-Constituted Leadership - Nehemiah Who was Nehemiah? He was a layman committed to God! He saw a need and adopted it as his personal mission. He was motivated to his unrelenting efforts to reinstate the worship of God, and the law of God in Jerusalem. Copyright 2004. Church of God Ministerial Development

Self-Constituted Leadership - Nehemiah The personal qualities of Nehemiah: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) Concerned Compassionate Transparent Unselfish Informed Persistent Inspirational Copyright 2004. Church of God Ministerial Development

Self-Constituted Leadership - Nehemiah was the cupbearer of the king. He had confidential access to the king. The king lived or died according to the integrity of the cupbearer. Copyright 2004. Church of God Ministerial Development

Self-Constituted Leadership - Nehemiah The broken down spiritual walls must be reconstructed through leadership with an obsessive sense of righteousness. Copyright 2004. Church of God Ministerial Development

Divinely-Constituted Leadership - Paul the Apostle God spoke to Ananias concerning Paul: “He is a chosen vessel of mine to bear my name before the Gentiles, kings, and the children of Israel. For I will show him how many things he must suffer for my name’s sake. ” Acts 9: 15 -16 Copyright 2004. Church of God Ministerial Development

Divinely-Constituted Leadership - Paul the Apostle Paul and his parents were of the tribe of Benjamin; by birth a Roman citizen. He was called Paulus, which is the Roman name for the Hebrew name, Saul. Paul was: 1) well educated - taught by the leading scholars of his day. 2) a member of the Pharisees. 3) a recognized religious leader before he became a Christian. 4) possessed a well-disciplined intellect, strong emotions, internal impulses, and an unrelenting zeal. Copyright 2004. Church of God Ministerial Development

Divinely-Constituted Leadership - Paul the Apostle 1) Paul’s Concept of Personal Integrity a) b) c) d) e) Be above and beyond reproach. Have a good reputation. Maintain domestic stability. Practice temperance. Be prudent. Copyright 2004. Church of God Ministerial Development

Divinely-Constituted Leadership - Paul the Apostle 1) Paul’s Concept of Personal Integrity 2) The ability to reason, balance, and to evaluate responsibilities and potential outcomes are personal absolutes. Copyright 2004. Church of God Ministerial Development

Divinely-Constituted Leadership - Paul the Apostle 1) Paul’s Concept of Personal Integrity 2) Personal freedom was the acid test of personal integrity with Paul. Copyright 2004. Church of God Ministerial Development

Divinely-Constituted Leadership - Paul the Apostle 1) Paul’s Concept of Personal Integrity 2) Paul’s Personal Absolutes: Paul’s commitment to personal integrity is expressed in these words, “I myself always strive to have good conscience without offense toward God and men” (Acts 24: 16). Copyright 2004. Church of God Ministerial Development

Corporately-Constituted Leadership Abimelech A) Abimelech was selected by the People. B) Abimelech was devoid of integrity. 1. 2. 3. Personal integrity is never evident in the brief history of this wicked leader. He was devoid of conscience and cared only about his selfish ambitions and personal welfare. Abimelech’s lack of personal integrity: a) He abandoned all traces of the fear of God. b) He ignored and violated the design of God. c) Self-aggrandizement was his sole objective. d) He resorted to falsehood. e) He diverted sacred collections. f) He made unholy alliances. g) Murder came easily for him Copyright 2004. Church of God Ministerial Development

Conclusion 1) 2) Regardless of the model, personal integrity becomes the primary factor. Personal integrity is not a prerequisite for leadership. 3) Quantifiable success is insufficient to attest to the credibility of spiritual leaders. Copyright 2004. Church of God Ministerial Development

Conclusion 1) 2) 3) Regardless of the model, personal integrity becomes the primary factor. Personal integrity is not a prerequisite for leadership. Quantifiable success is insufficient to attest to the credibility of spiritual leaders. 4) The character of the leader is more important than the model or the method. Copyright 2004. Church of God Ministerial Development

Conclusion 1) 2) 3) 4) Regardless of the model, personal integrity becomes the primary factor. Personal integrity is not a prerequisite for leadership. Quantifiable success is insufficient to attest to the credibility of spiritual leaders. The character of the leader is more important than the model or the method. 5) The apostle Paul lived with integrity. This fact enabled him to summarize his ministry, moments before he lost his life, in the following graphic way: Copyright 2004. Church of God Ministerial Development

Conclusion For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, at the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on that Day, and not to me only but also to all who have loved His appearing (2 Timothy 4: 6 -8). Copyright 2004. Church of God Ministerial Development