“Only 30% of leaders finish well,” author Dave Kraft reports. “My best investment would be to spend a lot of time and energy investing in younger leaders so they will finish well.”
Leaders Who Last from Crossway’s RE:LIT series is not a book of ideas or theories that leaders should try, but is written from a wealth of experience packed full of practical application that has been effective in Kraft’s life and ministry.
Hmmm? Leaders? Only 30% of leaders last.
Doesn’t that sound like something is way wrong with what we’re doing?
Sounds like a dangerous position to assume. Yes?
Just wondering how you reconcile the use
of the word “leader” With what Jesus said in Mt 23:10.
The word “leader” seems like a “high place.” Yes?
Jesus always took and recommended the “low place.” Yes?
Jesus humbled Himself, made himself of no reputation
and took on the form of a servant.
Php 2:7
Jesus in Mat 23:10 told His disciples
“NOT” to call themselves master/“leaders”
for you have one master/”leader” the Christ.
King James Version -
Neither be ye called masters:
for one is your Master, even Christ.
The Interlinear Bible -
Nor be called leaders,
for one is your leader the Christ.
Phillips Modern English -
you must not let people call you leaders,
you have only one leader, Christ.
Today’s English Version -
nor should you be called leader.
your one and only leader is the Messiah.
The Amplified-
you must not be called masters ( leaders )
for you have one master ( leader ) the Christ.
Jesus told “His disciples” not to be called “leaders” and none did.
Ro 1:1 Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ…
Php 1:1 Paul and Timotheus,the servants of Jesus Christ…
Col 4:12 Epaphras, who is one of you, servant of Christ…
Tit 1:1 Paul, a servant of God…
Jas 1:1 James, a servant of God…
2Pe 1:1 Simon Peter, a servant…
His disciples “all” called themselves “servants.”
None called themselves “leaders.” None? None.
None called themselves “servant-leader.” None.
Why are we trying to train “Leaders for the ekklesia of God?”
Why aren’t we training “Servants of Christ” like Jesus did?
Isn’t “Servanthood” inclusive? Everyone can be a “Servant of Christ.”
Isn’t “Leadership” exclusive? Only available to “A special few.”
If Jesus instructed “His disciples” NOT to call themselves “leaders,”
and someone calls them self a “leader,” or thinks they are a “leader;”
Are they a “disciple of Christ?”
And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold:
them also I must bring, and they shall hear “my voice;”
and there shall be “one” fold, and “one” shepherd.
John 10:16
One Fold – One Shepherd – One Voice.
If Not Now, When?
Be blessed and be a blessing
Comment by A. Amos Love — February 28, 2010 @ 10:04 am