NOWLeading

In this Episode:

Unpacking a definition of leadership for people who follow Jesus.

Authoritative or relational authority?

Discerning the commodity that leaders have in a community: influence.

The body of Christ as the metaphor for working together

Cultivating influence in a community

“Taking the first step”—Leaders “go first"

A conversation about being leaders who are followers, and how Jesus shows us the way in his comments on “entering the kingdom like a child."

—Continuing the conversation on “helping leaders do their best work together"

—Being a “transitional generation” in leadership

—What’s a “leader” anyway?

—The challenges of geography and living in a secular era.

—Leaders are creative in bringing the good news of Jesus in the Northwest.

--Some topics to expect in the future.

—Being a blessing instead of seeking a blessing.

Question: “What are needs in my community not being filled right now in which my congregation can be a blessing?"

—Why are we starting a podcast?

—The Gospel is a game-changer for relationships and leadership.

—The Northwest District’s focus: helping leaders do their best work together.

—What the moon has to say about being a leader who follows Jesus (!)

—LCMS congregation structure is “grassroots”.