Jesus, A Model for Leadership

Jesus’ Genealogy: Two Approaches

• Matthew: follows legal ______ system of father’s lineage: Abraham to Joseph (Matt 1:1-16)

• Purpose to demonstrate Jesus’ _____ ______ & that He is the promised Messiah

• Luke: ascends the lineage of Mary back to ____ (Luke 3:23-38)

• Purpose to identify Jesus universally with the human race

Jewish

royal lineage

Adam

New Testament Leaders

• Steersman (overseer) _________• Steward (manager) _________• Servant (deacon) _________

kypernesisoikonomos

diakonia

A Servant Leader

• Recognizes & _____ the needs of followers• Puts those needs _____ his/her own• _____ those he/she leads

meetsabove

Loves

Guiding Principles

• Who are we? (_______)• Who do we hope to become?

(______)• How will we treat our customers

(those we serve, internally & externally) on our journey toward our vision? (______)

missionvision

values