Biblical Phronesis Podcast

Biblical Phronesis | BPS2 E1
Personality Traits in Leadership
Preamble
Within the context of the church, Season 2 of Biblical Phronesis shall examine how the Big 5 personality traits (extraversion, agreeableness, consciousness, openness to experience and neuroticism) link up with authentic leadership. The central question for the season is ‘how do personality traits predict authentic leadership styles that model Jesus?’
The season will indicate that extraversion, agreeableness, consciousness, and openness to experiences are positively related to authentic leadership. In S2E2, we begin with extraversion.
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.
Malphurs, A. (2013) Being leaders: the nature of authentic Christian leadership. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books
Maxwell, J. C., & Elmore, T. (2014). The Maxwell leadership Bible notes. Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson.
Maxwell, J. C. (2019). Twenty-one qualities of leaders in the Bible: Developing leadership traits inspired by the men and women of scripture. Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson.
McIntosh, G.L. & Rima, S.D. (2007) Overcoming the dark side of leadership: how to become an
Olson, D.T. (2014) Discovering your leadership style: the power of chemistry, strategy and spirituality. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press.
Reeder, H.L. (2008) The leadership dynamic: a biblical model for raising effective leader. Wheaton, IL: Crossway Books.

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Preamble
Many ordained church ministers are unsure if they are leaders. They sense that their calling is to be a Pastor or an Evangelist but are not sure how such roles tie up with being a leader. However, in a rapidly changing world, leadership is vital in helping the church move ahead. The Church needs godly servant leaders; godly servant leaders need the Church.
Questions
What characteristics from the Bible mark out Christian Leadership?
Christian leadership has markers (highlighters), which include relationship with God as Trinity (1), faithfulness to the Word of God (the Bible) (2), striving to serve others (3), focus on the cross and the resurrection power of Jesus Christ (4), dependence on God through prayers (5), and positive impact in a place of assignment. To lead like Jesus, we must allow His Grace to mark us out for all to see.
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.
Maxwell, J. (2019). Leadershift: The 11 essential changes every leader must embrace. Summary published by arrangement with Harper Collins Leadership, an imprint of Harper Collins Focus LLC. 288 pages, ISNB 978-0-7180-9850-6.
Maxwell, J. C. (2019). Twenty-one qualities of leaders in the Bible: Developing leadership traits inspired by the men and women of scripture. Available from Amazon.com
Thompson, A. (2021) The power of a Graceful Leader. Lioncrest Publishing.

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Preamble:
One that will be an authentic leader like Jesus must learn to lead self and others in one-on-one encounters, teams, and communities. Leading in varying roles require influencing superiors (leading up), peers (leading across) and subordinates (leading down). The problem is that not everyone in leadership roles is able to functionally lead up in organisations.
Questions:
How do we lead superiors (lead up)?
What are the practices of leading up in organisations?
Authentic leaders must lead up with practices that are not limited to leading self exceptionally well (1), reducing the workload of leaders (2), going the extra mile willingly (3), investing in relationships genuinely to build trust (4), preparing to meet challenges (5), moving tactically to add value to leaders and organisations (6), and evolving the attributes of a go-to player (7). To lead like Jesus, we must use His mindset to add value to others, especially our leaders.
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.
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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Preamble:

Leaders tend to either avoid conflict or go into it without a clear approach to realize a positive outcome. Conflicts lead to derailment of purpose and focus. Conflict leads to discouragement and makes a mockery of the Great Commission, which is to make disciples of all nations.

Questions:

What helps leaders to navigate conflict?

What prevent leaders from rushing to judgement?

What prevent endless arguments in conflict?

How do we disarm conflict in leadership?

Graceful leaders lean into conflict (move 1), do not rush into judgement (move 2), set clear boundaries with compassion (move 3), avoid pride and prejudice (move 4), and use the way of Grace to bring more people into fellowship (move 5). To lead like Jesus, we must use Grace to disarm conflict in all circumstances.
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. (2019). Leadershift: The 11 essential changes every leader must embrace. Summary published by arrangement with Harper Collins Leadership, an imprint of Harper Collins Focus LLC. 288 pages, ISNB 978-0-7180-9850-6.

Maxwell, J. C. (2019). Twenty-one qualities of leaders in the Bible: Developing leadership traits inspired by the men and women of scripture . Available from Amazon.com

Thompson, A. (2021) The power of a Graceful Leader. Lioncrest Publishing.

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2 Corinthians 10:1
1 Now I, Paul myself, beseech you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ, who in presence am base among you, but being absent am bold toward you. - KJV
The Church (the assembly of the saints) is at war instead of being “one” due to a chronic lack of meekness and gentleness in the fold. We can hardly hear reports of a leader willing to suffer ‘wrong’ for the sake of the unity of the Church. Limited meekness that engenders warfare in an assembly or parish is as good as pointing the ‘middle finger’ to the prayer for the oneness of the Church by Jesus (John 17:11).
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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