A short session for the PPC members of the Parish

1. CHRIST
LEADERSHIP

2. •The strength of Self-mastery
• The strength of action
• The strength of relationships

3. Jesus’ ‘I AM’-statements are what HE became
“ A man’s curses will fall and wrap
themselves around him like a
cloak.”
Words have power. Jesus always spoke
loving, powerful and confident words
about himself.

4. Jesus was full of self-knowledge and self-love.
What good, pure, true, beautiful words
do you feed your mind every day?
Jesus’ ‘I AM’-statements are what HE became

5. THE STRENGTH OF SELF MASTERY
• Jesus had to go into the wilderness to find
out who he was. If you do not know who
you are, you cannot be a leader.
• In the OT, Jews asked God for a self-
description, the only answer they received
was “ I AM that I AM”
Exercise: List in detail 10 “I am” statement for yourself

6. • He believed in himself as a vital opening for
the people.
• He called Himself the “GATE”… The
“DOOR”, The Way , the Truth and the Life”
• Belief in oneself is a crucial quality of
leadership because a “house divided against
itself cannot stand”
How many of you believe in yourself 100% ?

7. • Jesus knew his mission statement and did not
deviate from it.
• “If you want to defeat them, distract them”
• Jesus was given several ‘opportunities’ in the
wilderness that did not relate to his mission.
What is your mission? Can you define/describe it?
What is your mission? Can you define/describe it?

8. • He was so clear about his mission that he avoided
many real and potential energy leaks.
• No meaningless debates. He told the disciples to “
wipe the dust from their feet”. Do not cast pearls
before the swine.
• How many energy leaks do you have? Energy is
everywhere but stillness plays a major role in
converting from “potential to “actualised” energy.

9. Jesus kept in constant touch
with His Father.
• As a leader it is vitally important that you keep in
touch with your boss on a regular basis. Your Boss
can provide an aerial view that will make your
path more clear.
• How regularly do you communicate with your
boss? How? Do you know who your boss really is?

10. • “Why do you seek after people’s approval?
• Seek the approval that comes from only God?
• His actions were not based on what Peter,
John and James thought.
• He didn’t care whether Caesar smiled or
frowned.

11. • Professionals stay focussed on the
successful accomplishment of their mission
and do the difficult things.
• Doing the difficult things means not letting
public opinion sway you from what your
heart, gut, or spirit is telling you.

12. • Doing the important and not urgent things.
• Peter tried to stop Jesus from going to
Jerusalem. Jesus knew it was part of a larger
plan. “set his face towards Jerusalem”. “I will
drink the cup..”

13. • Gratitude is a key element of
leadership. Jesus thanked God for
always hearing him. He thanked
God for giving him Peter, John,
James, Martha…
• Do you thank God and His people?

14. • Jesus saw judging others as a major
energy leak. He spent his energy on
creation and restoration. Jesus to Peter “
What business is it of yours what I say to
John?”
• Do you have energy leaks judging
others?

15. • Jesus expressed himself aloud and often.
•He gave clear messages about how he felt
regarding situations and people. He voiced
his feelings.
•What feelings are you trying to numb with
work, excessive activity or synthetic
substances?

16. •A leader who is not passionately committed to
the cause will not draw much commitment from
others.
•“It is better to be hot as fire or cold as ice
because if you are lukewarm, I will spit you out”.

17. •Jesus was obedient to death, death on a
cross - a passionate commitment to the
cause.
•Do you have a passionate commitment?

18. •Abraham: “ Help me to follow you”
•Moses: “ Help me to free your people”
• David: “Help me to slay the giant threatening our
people”
• Esther: “ Help me save these people”
• Solomon: “ Give me wisdom to rule your people”
• Isaiah: “Give me clean lips to speak your words”.
•Peter: “ Help me feed your sheep”
• Jesus: “Help me show them your love.”

19. ORGANIZED AND PLANNED HIS TIME
•Plans beforehand.
•Have a meeting every month.
• Find out if the spiritual director is free or
not.
•Keeps minutes of every meeting.
•Gets his job done by decentralizing the
power and distributing work.

20. Seeks to be of service rather than to
dominate
Encourages and inspires
Respects rather than exploit other’s personalities
Reflects, prays and acts on Jesus Christ’s words
“Whoever wishes to be first among you, shall be your servant, even
as the son of Man came not to be served, but to serve, and to give
his life as a ransom for many.” Mt. 20:27