Qualities desired

1. Biblical
Leadership
Dr. Michael England
Southwestern Adventist University

2. “Less Than” Leadership
“He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.
To him that overcometh…”

3. “Less Than” Leadership
“…you have a name
that you are alive,
but you are dead…”
“Wake up…
for I have not found
your deeds completed
in the sight of My God”
Abandoned Purpose
forgotten the war

4. “Less Than” Leadership
“…you have left your first love”
“…remember what you have
received and heard; and keep it,
and repent”
Departed from Biblical
Principles forsaken
the power

5. “Less Than” Leadership
“Do not fear what you are about to
suffer…”
“…you have there some who hold… (to
false teaching) to put a stumbling block..”
Insufficient Skills
failed to prepare

6. “Less Than” Leadership
“…you tolerate…
(those who) teach and lead My
bond-servants astray so that they
commit acts of immorality”
Sin has Taken Root
fled the field of battle

7. “Less Than” Leadership
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Abandoned Purpose
forgotten the war
Sin has Taken Root
fled the field of battle
Departed from Biblical
Principles forsaken
the power
Insufficient Skills
failed to prepare
“He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.
To him that overcometh…”

8. “All That” Leadership
Biblical Leadership
a process whereby a Holy Spirit-controlled
individual influences others to move toward
God’s objectives

9. The Responsibilities of Leaders
Pursue God’s Call
(Proverbs 29:18; Psalm 33:11)
Address Pressing Issues of the Day
(1 Tim. 6:20a; 2 Tim. 4:2,5)

10. Personal Attributes
Wisdom
 Understand things as God
understands them (Prov 4:7)
– “Understand” — “to have
knowledge and to apply it”
 Understands the Word
(2 Tim 3:16-17; Heb 4:12; 2 Pet 1:3)
 Understands God – His person &
character(Jer 29:13; 33:3)
■ Understands Self
(Is 53:6; Jer 17:9; Rom 3:23, 6:23)
■ Understands priorities & keeps
them in order (Prov 3:5-6, 25:14)
■ Understands followers
(John 10:14)

11. Integrity
 Moral steadfastness
(Prov 22:1; 1Tim 3:2,7; Tit 1:6-7)
 Trustworthy (1 Cor 4:2)
 Dependable (1 Cor 15:58)
■ Honest (Col 3:9; Eph 4:25)
■ Believable (Phil 4:8)
■ Fair (Just) (Prov 3:27-28)
Personal Attributes

12. Strength (of Character)
 Courageous (Dan 6:10)
 Perseverance, hard worker
(Prov 12:24; 21:5)
 Self-controlled
(Prov 15:1; 21:17; 25:28)
 Appetites under control
(Prov 6:25-28; 7:26; 23:1-2)
■ Disciplined in personal life
(Gen 39:6-9)
■ Goal-oriented (Neh 2:17; 6:15)
■ Flexible (Is 6:8)
■ Sense of humor (Prov 15:13; 17:22)
Personal Attributes

13. Humility
 Not proud or arrogant
(Prov 3:7; 15:25; 16:18; 27:1-2; 29:23)
 Seeks counsel
(Prov 13:20; 15:22; 16:20; 19:20; 20:18;
23:12)
 Receives constructive criticism
(Prov 13:18; 28:13; 28:23; 29:1)
 Selfless, not self-centered
(Phil 2:3-4)
■ Sensitive toward others
(Phil 2:3-4; 1 Pet 5:5-6)
■ Willing to yield control
(Phil 2:3-4)
■ Not self-righteous
(Luke 16:19-31)
■ Be a servant!
(Mark 10:45; 2 Cor 4:5)
Personal Attributes

14. Organizational Attributes
Visionary
 Holds to a cause greater than himself
(Neh 1:2-4)
 Able to discern God’s direction/vision
(Neh 1:4-11)
 Able to act on God’s vision
(Neh 2:1-3)
 Able to enlist others in God’s work
(Neh 2:17-18)

15. Organizational Attributes
Team Builder
 Able to establish a team environment (Neh 4:6)
– Sensitive to others (Rom 12:18)
– Honors others (Phil 2:3-4)
– Teachable; a learner’s spirit (Matt 5:6)
– Able to garner trust & loyalty (1 Cor 4:2; 1 Sam 18:1; Ruth 1:16)
 Flexible leadership style: direct, coach, support, & delegate as
appropriate (Ex 32:25-28; 18:17-23; 18:24-26)
 Able to mentor
(1 Tim 4:12-16; 2 Tim 2:1-7)

16. Organizational Attributes
Communicator
 An active listener
(Ex 18:17-26; Phil 2:3-4; James 1:19-20; 1 Pet 5:5-6)
 Transmits values & vision (Prov 29:18)

17. Organizational Attributes
Example (Authentic in Life Witness)
 Consistent faithfulness (Matt 24:45-46; Phil 4:9)
 Failures reveal a teachable spirit, confession & seeking
forgiveness (James 5:16; 4:6; 1 Pet 5:6; 1 John 1:9)

18. The Essence of Leadership
Wisdom
Integrity
Strength (of Character)
Humility
Visionary
Communicator
Team Builder
Example (in Life Witness)
■ Leadership is not about what you do outwardly…
it’s about what you are inwardly. (Prov 23:7)
■ Samson (Judg 13-16)
 Spiritual life in a shambles
 Flawed decision-making
 Distracted by the things of this world
 Self-centered
 Failed to achieve all that God had for him (a “Less Than” leader)
■ Pray that we will be “All That” leaders