What comes to mind when you hear the term "personal development?"  The answer to this question can vary based on your perspective.

Some related terms are Self-improvement, Self-help, personal growth, etc.

If we approach this idea of personal development from a non-Biblical perspective, we can fall into the trap that we alone have the power to improve ourselves.

We know, based on scripture, that assumption is false; Jeremiah 10:23 "I know, O LORD, that the way of man is not in himself, that it is not in man who walks to direct his steps."

So doe this mean we, as Christian men, should avoid personal development? But not means!  As discussed in several episodes, we are called to lead ourselves. If we are not improving, growing, and filling our cup, we will not have what we need to lead in our family or our mission.

So let's explore three ways we can grow, develop and lead ourselves.

Over the last few episodes, we look at what leadership is, the attributes of godly leaders, and the perfect leadership model in the life of Jesus. In this episode, we will define the three primary areas of leadership in our lives and how they should be prioritized. 

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We learn through modeling. This is how we learn to walk, talk and engage with others. We learn good things as well as not-so-good things through modeling. As we talked about in a previous episode, the leaders we look to as models for our lives have a direct impact on the results we get. When we model worldly leadership, we will get worldly results. When we model godly leadership, we will get godly results. Today we will look at a perfect model of godly leadership, Jesus. We will break down five specific areas that Jesus modeled for us and how we can follow His wisdom.

So let's apply this:

There are good leaders, and then there are great, transformative leaders. In this episode, we look at three mandates all great leaders share: 

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In this episode, we will look at 4 attributes of a Godly leader.

1. Godly leaders model the faith by the way they live

2. Godly leaders are life-long students

3. Godly leaders Inspire, empower and equip

4.Godly leaders praise and correct those they lead

We are defining a leader as "someone who influences others to effectively achieve a defined mission together." - Harry L. Reeder III - https://www.ligonier.org/store/3d-leadership-paperback

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Over the next several episodes, we are going to be diving deep into the area of Godly Leadership in the podcast, since it is at the core of pursuing Biblical masculinity. We will build on the core principles we discussed in the first few episodes and expand on how we can apply Godly Leadership principles in our lives, relationships, and our work.

In this episode, we are going to be focusing on the difference between Godly Leadership and Worldly Leadership

In order to lead well, we must reject the idea of worldly leadership and instead imitate Jesus, the perfect example of Godly leadership. In the next episode we will dive into the attributes of a Godly Leader, but to close out I have a few questions for you to think about this week.

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In this week's episode, we take a look at discipline number 4, pursuing gentleness. We explore what love means and how God calls us as men to pursue gentleness in our lives.

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In this devotional, we will explore the list of disciples Paul lays out at the end of his first letter to Timothy.

"But as for you, O man of God, flee these things. Pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, steadfastness, and gentleness." - 1 Timothy 6:11

Follow along as we walk through each of the disciples we'll look at practical ways we can align our lives to God’s word.

In this week's episode, we take a look at discipline number 5, pursuing steadfastness. We explore what love means and how God calls us as men to pursue steadfastness in our lives.

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In this devotional, we will explore the list of disciples Paul lays out at the end of his first letter to Timothy.

"But as for you, O man of God, flee these things. Pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, steadfastness, and gentleness." - 1 Timothy 6:11

Follow along as we walk through each of the disciples we'll look at practical ways we can align our lives to God’s word.

In this week's episode, we take a look at discipline number 4, pursuing love. We explore what love means and how God calls us as men to pursue love in our lives. 

Download the Devotional: 6 Disciplines of Biblical Manhood --> https://reformation.coach/

In this devotional, we will explore the list of disciples Paul lays out at the end of his first letter to Timothy.

"But as for you, O man of God, flee these things. Pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, steadfastness, and gentleness." - 1 Timothy 6:11

Follow along as we walk through each of the disciples we'll look at practical ways we can align our lives to God’s word.

In this week's episode, we take a look at discipline number 3, pursuing Faith. We unpack what it means to pursue faith in our lives and look at practical ways to live it out.

Download the Devotional: 6 Disciplines of Biblical Manhood --> https://reformation.coach/

In this devotional, we will explore the list of disciples Paul lays out at the end of his first letter to Timothy.

"But as for you, O man of God, flee these things. Pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, steadfastness, and gentleness." - 1 Timothy 6:11

Follow along as we walk through each of the disciples we'll look at practical ways we can align our lives to God’s word.