Craig Groeschel’s article challenges leaders to adopt a Kingdom-minded approach, prioritizing God’s work over personal success. He emphasizes collaboration, generosity, and celebrating others’ growth, even locally. By focusing on Jesus and relinquishing self-centered ambitions, leaders can build thriving ministries that reflect God’s glory and foster unity rather than competition.
Leadership & Vision
Kingdom Culture Leaders
LV-09Kingdom Leadership
Lead with eternity in mind. Shape a workplace in which Kingdom values flourish.
MarkingsCourageIntegrityHumilityGrace(Philippians 2:3-8)
“Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross.”
Philippians 2:3–8
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Getting Started
- Model Servant Leadership: Embody Christlike humility and service to inspire your team to do the same.
- Foster Integrity: Uphold honesty and transparency in all business dealings as a reflection of Kingdom ethics.
- Cultivate Community: Build a supportive environment in which collaboration and caring relationships thrive.
- Encourage Development: Invest in the spiritual and professional growth of your employees, recognizing their gifts and callings.
- Engage in Stewardship: Manage resources wisely and generously, prioritizing the well-being of people and creation.
Tips for Success
- Learn more about the Kingdom of God.
- Recognize and celebrate Kingdom leadership on your team.
- Understand the difference between true grace and love versus "sloppy agape."
Continue exploring
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This book, by Laurie Beth Jones, combines spiritual and professional advice on how to work with and motivate others as a means of accomplishing shared goals and achieving economic success. It draws on the leadership techniques of Jesus Christ to provide guidance tips on inspiring and managing others.
This book, by Ken Blanchard and Phil Hodges, provides guidance on how to become a successful, modern-day servant leader, using illustrative examples based on the teachings of Jesus Christ to improve leadership skills and foster a culture of service.
*Spiritual Leadership*,* *by Henry and Richard Blackaby, is a rich resource filled with practical advice and spiritual wisdom. It is designed to help leaders grow personally and professionally by aligning their leadership practices with God’s will, ultimately leading their organizations with integrity and purpose.
This book, by Joshua Jarvis, outlines the 10 characteristics of a Kingdom leader, emphasizing humility, excellence, service, and seeking wise counsel. It provides a biblical foundation for leadership and practical advice for embodying Kingdom principles in business.
“This program is designed for both corporations and individuals who want to leverage John C. Maxwell’s 50+ years of developing content to assist leadership development and enhance the culture of organizations” (website description). It includes intensive training, practical facilitator guides, and promotional tools.
This devotional provides daily readings and reflections designed to help individuals integrate Kingdom leadership principles into their workplace. It emphasizes the importance of leading with integrity, humility, and a servant’s heart, offering practical insights and scriptural guidance for embodying Christian values in a professional setting.
This article identifies five traits of a servant leader: seeking God’s glory over personal gain, sacrificially serving others, surrendering rights for the gospel, avoiding self-promotion, and humbly accepting decrease. Rooted in Christlike humility, these qualities inspire leaders to prioritize God’s mission and the well-being of others above themselves.
This article, by Rick Joyner, emphasizes that effective leadership in God’s Kingdom begins with a deep devotion to his gospel and his Kingdom. Leaders must articulate this noble cause from the heart, inspire others with love for God and his people, and steward their gifts and responsibilities with passion and excellence.
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