Leadership is one of the most observed and least understood phenomena

on Earth.

JM Burns

• “The Act of making a difference.” Useem

• “Leadership is an influential relationship among leaders and followers who intend real changes and outcomes that reflect their shared purposes.” Daft

Christian Leadership is the process by which men and women called by God give servant direction and humble guidance to a body of believers toward a common goal using Biblical principles. Leadership is the management of heavenly resources, including people, talent, and time.

Troy A. Griffitts

“God-given spiritual ability and responsibility to lead God's people.” Reid

Matters of Size

Megachurches (2000+) = 1400

Total Churches = 335000

Ave Sized Church =120

Total Pastors = 600 000

Smallest 50 % of Churches =11% of worshipers

Largest 10% of Churches = 45% of worshipers

Largest 1 % of Churches = 10% of worshipers

While 90% of Churches has less than 350 worshipers the average worshiper attends church with 400 others

Laissez Fair

Dictatorial

By Tannenbaum and Schmidt “How to choose a leadership Pattern

D1 Low Skill, High Enthusiasm L1 Director – I do You watch

D2 Low Skill, Low Enthusiasm L2 Coach – Vision and Grace I do You Participate

D3 Skill, Enthusiasm L3 Supporter – You do I Participate

D4 High Skill, High Enthusiasm L4 Resourcer – You do I Watch

• Does your leadership suit your context and people?

• Do you have more than one style of leadership at your disposal?

• Is your personal leadership ability developing at the correct pace?

• www.slideshare.net/louiskotze

• Hershey and Blanchard’s Situational Leadership Model