Biblical Phronesis Podcast

Preamble
Many leaders today engage in toxic rivalry with peers that do not glorify God. The intense rivalry comes from either inferiority or superiority complex. A feeling that I am ‘better than’ (pride & prejudice) is a negation of the intent of servant leadership. When such feelings are allowed to reign, it is difficult to evolve an authentic leadership style.
Questions:
How do we lead across (lead peers)?
What are the practices of leading across organisations?
Authentic leaders must lead across with practices that are not limited to taking a genuine interest in peers (1), complementing the efforts of peers (2), being a friend to peers (3), avoiding office/mission politics (4), expanding our circle of influence (5), allowing the best ideas to win (6), and shunning pretence aimed at gaining an advantage over others (7). To lead like Jesus, we must have credibility with God and man.
Recognitions
Music: Nathaniel Bassey
Olive Tree Bible APP - AMPC, NLT, NIV, KJV
References & Further Readings
Blanchard, K., & Hodges, P. (2003). The servant leader: Transforming your heart, head, hands and habits. J Countryman.
Blanchard, K., & Hodges, P. (2008). Lead like Jesus: Lessons for everyone from the greatest leadership role model of all time. Thomas Nelson.
Blanchard, K., & Hodges, P. (2010). Would you hire Jesus as your leadership consultant? In K. Blanchard, (ed.), 6 lessons from the greatest leader role model. Greer, S.C. Lead Like Jesus (pp. 19-22).
George, B., & Sims, P. (2007). True north: Discover your authentic leadership. Jossey-Bass/John Wiley & Sons.
Lawrence, J. (2004). Growing leaders: Reflections on leadership, life and Jesus. The Bible Reading Fellowship
Maxwell, J. C., & Elmore, T. (2014). The Maxwell leadership Bible notes. Thomas Nelson.
Maxwell, J. C. (2006). The 360 Degree Leader. Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson Publishers.

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Hebrews 10:25
25 Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching. - KJV
The above verse supports and encourages the coming together of Christians through the visible Church that all the world can see. However, the visible Church houses the invisible Church. While the world sees the good, the bad and the ugly of the visible Church, the Church of Jesus Christ that is Holy, Faithful and True to the Gospel thrives in the background. The question is, which part of the Church are you – visible or invisible or both?
Recognitions
Music: Nathaniel Bassey
Olive Tree Bible APP
Bible versions: AMPC, NLT, NIV, KJV
Commentary / Study Bibles:
McArthur, Quest SBN, Thompson Chain Reference, NKJV SBN, Chronological LASB NLT
References & Further Readings
Bae, B. (Undated) The Apostolic foundation of the Church [Online]. Available from: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/essay/the-apostolic-foundation-of-the-church/#:~:text=This%20is%20precisely%20what%20Paul,10%2D11%20in%20context [Accessed 22 December 2023].
Mbewe, C. (2020) Three distinguishing characteristics of a true Church [Online]. Available from: https://www.crossway.org/articles/3-distinguishing-characteristics-of-a-true-church/#:~:text=The%20Preaching%20of%20the%20Word,very%20definition%20of%20the%20church [Accessed 23 December 2023]
Schaefer, C. (Undated). The danger of false humility [Online]. Available from: https://gracechurch.us/articles/the-danger-of-false-humility [Accessed 24 December 2023].
Sproul, R.C. (2013) What is the Church. Sanford, FL: Reformation Trust Publishing, a division of Ligonier Ministries.

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Nehemiah 13
11 I immediately confronted the leaders and demanded, “Why has the Temple of God been neglected?” Then I called all the Levites back again and restored them to their proper duties. - NLT
The passage of S5E11 (Neh. 13:11-14) shows that leaders must be mindful to leave a godly legacy that endures. Leaders must empower others to lead for the work to go on after a season. All leaders must know that the people will stray if not properly guided. Being intentional about a godly legacy requires leaders to develop a strong inner circle to reproduce the vision for a better tomorrow. There is no success without a successor!
Recognitions
Music: Nathaniel Bassey
Olive Tree Bible APP
Bible versions: AMPC, NLT, NIV, KJV
Commentary / Study Bibles:
McArthur, Quest SBN, Thompson Chain Reference, NKJV SBN, Chronological LASB NLT, Vine Commentary
References & Further Readings
Besner, G. (2020) The culture quotient: ten dimensions of a high-performance culture. Ideapress Publishing. Published by Soundview Book Summaries, 2021.
Canic, M. (2020) Ruthless consistency: how committed leaders execute strategy, implement change, and build organisation that win. McGraw Hill. Published by Soundview Book Summaries, 2021.
Maxwell, J.C., & Elmore, T. (2014). The Maxwell leadership Bible Notes. Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson.
Maxwell, J. C. (2006). The 360 Degree Leader. Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson Publishers.
Shoemaker, P. (2021) Taking charge of change: how rebuilders solve hard problem. HarperCollins Leadership. Published by Soundview Book Summaries, 2021.

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Nehemiah 6
15 So on October 2[d] the wall was finished—just fifty-two days after we had begun. 16 When our enemies and the surrounding nations heard about it, they were frightened and humiliated. They realized this work had been done with the help of our God. - NLT
The passage of S5E10 (Neh. 6:15-16) shows that leaders who commit to the work of God will finish well and strong. As indicated in the text, the enemies of such work will recognize that God works through his vessels. Beloved, a leader’s commitment invokes a compelling sense of purpose, a clear perspective, and a prayer-powered courage that adversities cannot overcome.
Recognitions
Music: Nathaniel Bassey
Olive Tree Bible APP
Bible versions: AMPC, NLT, NIV, KJV
Commentary / Study Bibles:
McArthur, Quest SBN, Thompson Chain Reference, NKJV SBN, Chronological LASB NLT, Vine Commentary
References & Further Readings
Besner, G. (2020) The culture quotient: ten dimensions of a high-performance culture. Ideapress Publishing. Published by Soundview Book Summaries, 2021.
Canic, M. (2020) Ruthless consistency: how committed leaders execute strategy, implement change, and build organisation that win. McGraw Hill. Published by Soundview Book Summaries, 2021.
Maxwell, J.C., & Elmore, T. (2014). The Maxwell leadership Bible Notes. Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson.
Maxwell, J. C. (2006). The 360 Degree Leader. Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson Publishers.
Shoemaker, P. (2021) Taking charge of change: how rebuilders solve hard problem. HarperCollins Leadership. Published by Soundview Book Summaries, 2021.

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1 Timothy 1:4
4 Neither give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which minister questions, rather than godly edifying which is in faith: so do. - KJV
A drift in doctrine is evident in the modern-day Church. The drift, inter-alia, sow and grow divisions in the Church. It does this through the agency of false doctrine propagated by either a man or woman, leading many away from the truth to implant instability, confusion, and division. The coronary is that the ‘oneness’ of the Church is attacked. The Church must ‘red card’ those teaching wrong things for the sake of dishonest gain.
Recognitions
Music: Nathaniel Bassey
Olive Tree Bible APP
Bible versions: AMPC, NLT, NIV, KJV
Commentary / Study Bibles:
McArthur, Quest SBN, Thompson Chain Reference, NKJV SBN, Chronological LASB NLT
References & Further Readings
Bae, B. (Undated) The Apostolic foundation of the Church [Online]. Available from: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/essay/the-apostolic-foundation-of-the-church/#:~:text=This%20is%20precisely%20what%20Paul,10%2D11%20in%20context [Accessed 22 December 2023].
Mbewe, C. (2020) Three distinguishing characteristics of a true Church [Online]. Available from: https://www.crossway.org/articles/3-distinguishing-characteristics-of-a-true-church/#:~:text=The%20Preaching%20of%20the%20Word,very%20definition%20of%20the%20church [Accessed 23 December 2023]
Schaefer, C. (Undated). The danger of false humility [Online]. Available from: https://gracechurch.us/articles/the-danger-of-false-humility [Accessed 24 December 2023].
Sproul, R.C. (2013) What is the Church. Sanford, FL: Reformation Trust Publishing, a division of Ligonier Ministries.

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