10 Strategies for ChristianInfluence/Leadership

How to increase flavor and shine brighter,

#5, Body Language

Philippians 3:16-17

 Only let us hold true to what we have attained. 17 Brothers, join in

imitating me, and keep your eyes on those who walk according to the

example you have in us.

2 Timothy 1:13

Follow the pattern of the sound words

that you have heard from me, in the

faith and love that are in Christ

Jesus.

Hebrews 8:5

 They serve a copy and shadow of the

heavenly things. For when Moses

was about to erect the tent, he was

instructed by God, saying, “See that

you make everything according to

the pattern that was shown you on

the mountain.”

We Have A Pattern for “congregational” Fellowship

Romans 12:4-5

For as in one body we have many

members, and the members do not all

have the same function, 5 so we,

though many, are one body in Christ,

and individually members one of

another.

We Have A Pattern for “congregational” Fellowship

1 Corinthians 10:16-17

 The cup of blessing that we bless, is it not a participation in the blood of Christ? The

bread that we break, is it not a participation in the body of Christ? 17 Because there is

one bread, we who are many are one body, for we all partake of the one bread.

NOT denominational or individual, but a family, a body!

Leadership in a Body Encourages…

• Sharing a common identity, founded in God’s word

Identity is found in...

• Morality

• Mission

• Organization

• Discipline

• And life

God’s word is our rule and we shall not abandon it.To the extent that we abandon

our identity, we abandon the “team.”

Leadership in a Body Encourages…

• Sharing a common identity, founded in God’s word

• Sharing in communication

Why Encourage Good Communication??

1. Transparent/confessing… James 5:16

Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another,

that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great

power as it is working.

…Builds Trust

Why Encourage Good Communication??

1. Transparent/confessing… James 5:16

2. Edifying/encouraging… 1Thess. 5:11

Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you

are doing.

…Builds Relationship

Why Encourage Good Communication??

1. Transparent/confessing… James 5:16

2. Edifying/encouraging… 1Thess. 5:11

3. Informing/directing… Acts 14:4, 12, 22

…they were welcomed by the church…And all the assembly fell silent…Then

it seemed good to … the whole church…

…Builds Involvement

Review vision every 28 days…

Rick Warren, PURPOSE DRIVEN CHURCH

“I have never seen a cohesive team when vital information is hoarded or restricted to

a few key decision makers.”

- Dennis Perkins

LEADING AT THE EDGE

GOOD COMMUNICATION IS VITAL!

Leadership in a Body Encourages…

• Sharing a common identity, founded in God’s word

• Sharing in communication

• Sharing EVERYONE’S talents

Romans 12:4-6

For as in one body we have many members, and the members do not all have

the same function, 5 so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members

one of another. 6 Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith;

The body has many parts and ALL have value.

Matthew 25

For it will be like a man going on a

journey, who called his servants and

entrusted to them his property. 15 To

one he gave five talents, to another

two, to another one, to each according

to his ability.

Everyone is gifted for stewardship

1 Corinthians 12:14

For the body does not consist of one

member but of many.

Everyone’s efforts are needed

Christian Leadership Understands “Body Language”

• Sharing a common identity

• Sharing communication

• And valuing the talents of everyone

Are YOU part of this body?