Published: 2023

Leadership Ethics

(Notes from Dr. Myles Munroe)

The Spirit of Leadership

Leadership, a trusted privilege given by followers

• Trapped within every follower is a hidden leader
• All humans poses the instinct and capacity for leadership
• The thinking of a leader is what separates him/her from followers
  -True leaders are distinguished by a unique mental attitude
  -This controls his/her response to life, danger, crises, disappointments, failures, challenges, and stress

Discipline is a strong leadership attitude

• It is self-imposed standards and restrictions
• It is motivated by a desire that is greater than the alternatives
• The disciplined lifestyle distinguishes leaders from followers
• Leadership spirit cultivates self-control that regulates an individual’s focus
• 2 Timothy 1:7
  “For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline”
• Discipline leads to personal transformation
• Self-control is the hardest to master but reaps the greatest reward
• Discipline is a series of decisions prescribed by a determined destiny
• Discipline and disciple come from the same root, pupil or student

• Vision is the source of the leader’s discipline
• Leaders live with the understanding that:

-He who cannot control his thoughts will never control himself
-He who cannot rule himself will never control life
-He who cannot rule himself will never rule a nation
-He who cannot control himself will be controlled by others

Other Attitudes of True Leaders

• Purpose and passion
• Initiative and priorities
• Goal setting and teamwork
• Innovation and accountability
• Persistence
• Self-cultivation
• Leadership attitudes to cultivate

Servant Leadership

Servant leaders

• The servant-leaders are servants first
• Are different from those who are leaders first
• They serve the people they lead
• They are an end in themselves rather than a means to an organizational purpose
• They make sure others’ highest priority needs are being served

What do servant leaders do?

• Devote themselves to serving the needs of organization members.
• Develop followers to bring out the best in them.
• Coach others and encourage their self-expression.
• Focus on meeting the needs of those they lead.
• Facilitate personal growth in all who work with them.
• Listen and build a sense of community.

What are you trying to do?

• Every great achievement starts with a visionary goal
• State the goals and vision of your ministry
• By clearly articulating and restating the goals, leaders give certainty and assurance to others
  
• You must be prepared to elicit trust
  
• Leaders do not elicit trust unless he/she has competence and a sustaining spirit

Servant Leadership: Moral Authority

• The dimensions of moral authority
  
• The essence of moral authority is sacrifice

-Making physical and economic sacrifices (the Body)
-Cultivating an inquisitive mind with no prejudice (the Mind)
-Showing deep respect and love for others (the Heart)
-Subordinating our will to a higher will for the greater good (the Spirit)

• The dimensions of moral authority

• • Conscience teaches us that ends and means are inseparable
    
  • Conscience introduces us into the world of relationship
• Vision and values must be shared before people will be willing to accept institutionalized discipline of structures and systems that embody those of the shared values.

Leadership Expectations

JHDC Leadership Expectations

• Be spiritually inclined: “For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace” – Romans 8:6

• • This encompasses your personal devotion to God and your Christian growth
    
  • Exhibit the Fruit of the Spirit – Galatians 5:22-23
• Have a culture of discipline
• • Make sure you are consistently punctual
    
  • Promptly read and respond to emails
    
  • Plan ahead and Follow-Through
    
  • Use technology or any system that works best for you to set up reminders for yourself
    
  • Be consistent in all that you do throughout the year
• Possess problem-solving skills: Money in the Fish – Matthew 17:24-27

• • • This should apply across the board, i.e. within your department, cell group and to members/guests visiting the Church.
      
    • Be knowledgeable about all Church operations and/or be able to point people in the right direction, where they can get further answers.

• Conflict Management – Matthew 18:15-17
  • Handle conflict within your ministry/department based on Biblical principles

• Recognize and develop people’s gifts and potentials
  
• Have spiritual oversight for the people in your ministry/department (Disciple them): 2 Timothy 2:2
  
• Handle diversity – 1 Corinthians 12:12-14

• • Accommodate people from different backgrounds
    
  • Accommodate people with varied personalities

• Display leadership by example
  
• Let people see and understand your heart and leadership style
  
• Be hands-on and hands-off in your approach (do not be aloof, delegate duties)
  
• Carry people along
  
• Be Innovative
  
• Develop a culture of Love and Care for others

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