This post, exposing a controlling model of spiritual leadership and proposing a more Christ-like alternative, borrows from chapter 5 of “Learning Leadership Lessons from 2 Corinthians.” The tendency toward dictatorial leadership is nothing new. Spiritual leaders have always been tempted to try to control and coerce people for one reason or another. The sincere, albeit …
For the glory of God and the good of people
I shared this as 17th chapter of my essay on Learning Leadership Lessons from 2 Corinthians. All this is for your benefit, so that the grace that is reaching more and more people may cause thanksgiving to overflow for the glory of God. 2 Corinthians 4:15 My main goal is to have the same goals as …
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Don’t Rope Sheep!
I shared this regrettably true story in the 8th chapter of my essay on Learning Leadership Lessons from 2 Corinthians. The chapter is called “Leaders lead in the Lord, not by the letter,” based on 2 Corinthians 3:6-18. I had seen a live Nativity scene at a church and thought it was a great idea. …
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