However, influence is not all that qualifies paul to be a leader. Ambassador and ordained episcopal ministerjames cannons apostle paul is a story that has needed telling and a book that has needed writing. Pollock begins his fastmovig narrative with stephens death and follows paul through his conversion, missionary. We see the apostle paul seeking to do this in his first letter to timothy in the bible. Over the last several weeks we have been unpacking that definition by examining the life and leadership of. The author begins with several chapters in acts 27 examining how pauls leadership was manifest in the most unlikely of situationsin a shipwreck, where. It is difficult to comprehend the lasting impact the apostle paul has had upon the lives of both christians and unbelievers throughout the church age. In called to lead, bestselling author, pastor, and teacher john macarthur explains the characteristics of a leader drawn from one of the bibles most renowned leaders, the apostle paul. This is an intelligent as well as compassionate look at modern leadership. In this revised and updated version of his earlier title leadership by the book. Exploring pauls global leadership strategy through 1. Here are 8 leadership lessons we can learn from the apostle paul.
Paul started more than a dozen churches, and hes traditionally considered the. Over the last decade, the largest empirical study of leadershipproject globewas conducted. I appreciated this fresh study of the apostle pauls leadership. The apostle masterfully combines careful adherence to biblical text, detailed research, and a storytellers gift to create a book equally relevant for both casual readers fascinated by pauls life and serious biblical scholars. What can we learn from paul, the apostle and his skill as a servant leadership.
Nevertheless paul recognizes his suitability for leadership and entrusts him with considerable responsibility. Leadership lessons of the apostle paul ryan lokkesmoe shares what the early church can teach us about leadership and influence. While the apostle paul may never have written a journal article or book on the subject of leadership, it is nevertheless possible to glean some. Characteristics of effective leadership from the apostle paul the. I reserve the exclusive right to make changes to this study course e. Spiritual leadership series 1 to aspire to leadership is an honorable ambition 1 timothy 3. I have always looked upon the apostle paul as a godly man, a zealous servant of jesus christ, and a powerful preacher of the gospel. This has been one of the most difficult topics i have written on. The book has been shelved in my library, in fact, it is invaluable for anyone called to lead.
In his absence, timothy is charged to lead the community of christians in ephesus. Upshurmyles, msw the apostle paul was used by the lord in his missionary and evangelistic activities to set in motion a great deal of the organization of the early christian church. Living for the call of christ men of character series by gene getz getz writes this book for men and it would make an excellent mens bible study curriculum. Exploring pauls global leadership strategy through 1 corinthians 9. Paul is largely credited with being the principle architect of christianity. Several studies have analyzed the apostle pauls leadership style. Godly leadership principles from the apostle paul godly. Discover 26 timeless characteristics that can help you achieve success without forfeiting faith and obedience. Introduction when i come to acts chapter 27, it is like a breath of fresh air to me. Leadership characteristics of the apostle paul that can provide. These qualities represent the motives and methods necessary for legacy. Legacy leadership is a process of intentional influence that takes place in the context of a relationship. In the book on leadership, john explores the life of the ultimate christian leader, the apostle paul, and uses scripture to take on the common myths about. These studies have used situational leadership and analyses based on various roles in which paul served.
The influence of paul the apostle 663 words bartleby. Apostle paul is a wellwritten, fast moving dramatization that explains christianitys most important thinker and actor in understandable terms. In the book on leadership, john explores the life of the ultimate christian leader, the apostle paul, and uses scripture to take on the common myths about what. Harley atkinson november 25, 20 leadership principles modeled by the apostle paul this is a presentation of the life of the apostle paul as the modeled leader. The apostle paul was the greatest christian missionary and theologian who ever lived. Drawing on decades of leadership experience, tested and tempered by decades of indepth study of gods word, john macarthur offers you an alternative model for true, spiritual leadership. This book is a challenging and instructive study of leadership using the experiences of the apostle paul as the basis. Last week i wrote about jesus relationship to women and womens roles in the book of acts. This project analyzes six dimensions of leadership and nine dimensions of. What exactly did paul say about women and leadership. Paul was a servant, and he transformed others lives.
But it is here, in our text, that i see paul as a very wise man in practical matters, a man who is a leader of men, and whose counsel is taken seriously because he knows what he. Leadership lessons from key events in the life and ministry of the apostle paul. While the apostle paul may never have written a journal article or book on the subject of leadership, it is nevertheless possible to glean some inferences from his inspired writings. How to become a servant leader that will think like paul. Paul traveled tirelessly through the ancient world, taking the message of salvation to the gentiles. Five great books about the apostle paul brandon cox. It draws from an impressive litany of thoughtful books on leadership, as well as pauls writing, to provide a better understanding of the apostle and an ethos for approaching modern management.
Leadership modeled by apostle paul essay 599 words. In this revised and updated version of his earlier title leadership by the book, macarthur reveals what godly authority is all about. For close to 2,000 years men and women have been reading pauls letters that were penned under the inspiration. The apostle paul was one of the most influential leaders of the early christian church. He is the author of more than 25 books and small group studies, including his latest, worlds greatest small group pub. A man of grace and grit great lives from gods word. Study the example set by christianitys first trailblazerthe apostle paul. Leadership in action, emphasizes the need for leaders to earn trust through selflessness, to take initiative, and to demonstrate confidence. He played a crucial role in spreading the gospel to the gentiles nonjews during the first century, and his missionary journeys took him all throughout the roman empire. This paper will look at the leaders relationship to christ, doctrine and others. We began this study with a new definition of leadership. He had the right motivation his conversion experience and ultimate desire to do what jesus called him to do, and he had the capability. Unlike his predecessor moses, paul was commissioned to carry his message primarily to the world at large to the gentiles.
Paul towers as one of the alltime giants of christianity. He noted that the grand apostle of christ, rising from the mass of the insignificant many is still molding the world at the present moment 1957. In order to fully comprehend the apostle s words to timothy you must remember that paul was staring death in the face. Focusing on pauls letters to the church, called to lead shows you the twentysix key qualities of a leader who can achieve results without forfeiting. Todays post concludes my biblical study on women and leadership. There is no single person since neros days who has left such permanent marks on the souls of men as paul the new man.
Hes practical and helps us see pauls great leadership abilities in addition to his theology and character. In this second letter to timothy, principles of leadership are laid out by the apostle paul for all of us to see. The teaching of the apostle paul is a powerful learning tool for those wanting to lead and to serve. He was more responsible than any other individual for the spread of christianity throughout the roman empire. Characteristics of effective leadership from the apostle paul. Perhaps no one in all of history provides a better example of leadership than the apostle paul, whose leadership strength is without equal. Lets look at them and see what we can glean concerning church leadership. Accordingly, nine characteristics of effective leadership are listed below, each with inclusion of a corresponding biblical text and excerpt from the leadership. Biblical charter leadership style apostle paul term paper. Of the 27 books of the new testament, are traditionally attributed to saint paul, though several may have been written by his disciples. John macarthur makes good use of the biblical record and personal testimony to illustrate principles of leadership including self discipline, accountability, initiative, enthusiasm, decisiveness, knowing ones limits, and when to delegate responsibility, just to name a few. In the book on leadership, bestselling author, pastor, and teacher john. It draws from an impressive litany of thoughtful books on leadership, as well as paul s writing, to provide a better understanding of the apostle and an ethos for approaching modern management.
For close to 2,000 years men and women have been reading paul s letters that were penned under the inspiration. We could easily fill books with those lessons, but ill give it a try. By the same token, however, the bible itself is a leadership book, which sets out the distinctive tone and posture of authentically christian leadership. It reflects on how apostle paul practically exemplifies gods choice of leadership traits as against secular perspective. The apostle paul i make no personal claim to the word or work of god, any or all of this book may be copied and freely distributed. I recently reread john macarthurs book called to lead. Based on these leadership styles that bernard bass, i have decided to write on the characteristics of the apostle paul leadership styles taken from ii timothy. Its a great blessing reading this book from one of my distance mentors. In this article, we identify 10 leadership qualities of the apostle paul based on pauls first letter to the thessalonians.
The apostle paul, who started as one of christianitys most zealous enemies, was handpicked by jesus christ to become the gospels most ardent messenger. Apostle pauls leadership principles are insightful and effective for the church of the first century and today. Influence magazine leadership lessons of the apostle paul. Leadership is influence, the ability of one person to influence others to follow his or her lead j. And the week before that i wrote about the old testament perspective on women and leadership todays post examines the most difficult of the three areas. Oswald sanders definition ofleadership which equates leadership with influence is right,4 paul was one of the greatest leaders of all time because he exerted incomparable influence on the lives of countless people. A truly great modern leader by john roulet perhaps no one in all of history provides a better example of great leadership than the apostle paul, whose leadership strength is without equal. The renowned german scholar, adolf deissmann, once declared. Saint paul the apostle, one of the early christian leaders, often considered to be the most important person after jesus in the history of christianity. Today, well look at leadership lessons from the apostle paul.