1.0.0 Lead Like Jesus

This course is a 12-week book study of Lead Like Jesus, by Ken Blanchard and Phil Hodges. Blanchard and Hodges ask the question "Where can you find a leadership model that will transform your life?" and come up some insightful answers. By looking into scripture, they are able to show how Jesus' leadership wisdom can impact our lives and the lives of those we lead. This study is practical, challenging and encouraging to those who aspire to hold positions of leadership in their homes, jobs or communities.  

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1.1.1 Section 1 Objectives
By the end of this section, students should be able to;

• understand leadership and how it affects the leader as well as those being led
  
• recognize and categorize different styles of leadership
  
• compare and contrast Jesus’ leadership style with other’s 
  
• define and explain the four domains of Jesus’ leadership style
  
• develop a personal leadership style based on the four domains
  
• evaluate his/her own personal strengths and weaknesses related to leadership
  

1.1.2 Section 1 Content

• Chapter 1: Am I a Leader?
  
• Chapter 1: Am I Willing to Follow Jesus As My Role Model?
  
• Chapter 1: Is Jesus a Relevant Role Model for Us Today?
  
• Chapter 1: The Four Domains of Leading Like Jesus
  
• Chapter 1: Are You Willing To Lead Like Jesus?
  

1.2.1 Section 2 Objectives
By the end of this section, students should be able to;

• define and explain the issues of the heart that determine leadership success
  
• recognize and describe traits of a servant leader
  
• summarize the differences between a self-serving leader and a servant leader
  
• explain the importance of keeping God first in a leadership hierarchy
  
• identify negative effects of pride and fear in a leader
  
• describe the benefits of leading through forgiveness and grace
  
• discuss the balance between humility and confidence found in Godly leadership
  

1.2.2 Section 2 Content

• Chapter 2: Your Heart’s EGO Edging God Out or Exalting God Only?
  
• Chapter 2: Are You a Self-Serving Leader or a Servant Leader?
  
• Chapter 2: Who Leads and Who Follows?
  
• Chapter 2: Edging God Out
  
• Chapter 2: The Results of Pride and Fear
  
• Chapter 2: Exalt God As Your Only Audience and Judge
  
• Chapter 2: Lead Like Jesus Through Forgiveness and Grace
  
• Chapter 2: Benefits of Exalting God Only - Humility and Confidence
  
  

1.3.1 Section 3 Objectives
By the end of this section, students should be able to;

• summarize the two roles of servant leadership
  
• outline the elements needed to create a compelling vision
  
• develop a personal vision that provides direction and focus
  
• explain the differences between a vision and a goal
  
• describe steps needed for implementing a vision and goals
  
• analyze qualities of servant leadership and apply them to current situation
  

1.3.2 Section 3 Content

• Chapter 3: Two Roles of Servant Leadership
  
• Chapter 3: Creating a Compelling Vision
  
• Chapter 3: Your Values
  
• Chapter 3: Your Picture of the Future
  
• Chapter 3: Implementing Your Vision and Goals
  
• Chapter 3: Jesus’s Personal Purpose - Servant Leadership
  

1.4.1 Section 4 Objective
By the end of this section, students should be able to;

• Identify qualities and characteristics of an effective performance coach
  
• explain the benefits of day-to-day performance coaching
  
• summarize the responsibilities of supporting a novice learner
  
• summarize the responsibilities of supporting an apprentice
  
• summarize the responsibilities of supporting a journeyman
  
• summarize the responsibilities of supporting a master/teacher
  
• describe the qualities of an effective leader-follower partnership
  

1.4.2 Section 4 Content

• Chapter 4: The Servant Leader As a Performance Coach
  
• Chapter 4: The Leadership Journey from Call to Commission
  
• Chapter 4: The Needs of a Novice
  
• Chapter 4: The Needs of an Apprentice
  
• Chapter 4: The Needs of a Journeyman
  
• Chapter 4: The Needs of a Master/Teacher
  
• Chapter 4: Leader-Follower Partnership
  

1.5.1 Section 5 Objectives
By the end of this section, students should be able to;

• summarize the spiritual habits of an effective servant leader
  
• explain the benefits of developing a habit of solitude
  
• explain the benefits of developing a habit of prayer
  
• explain the benefits of developing a habit of Bible study
  
• demonstrate the correlation of love to becoming an effective servant and leader
  

1.5.2 Section 5 Content

• Chapter 5: The Habit of Solitude
  
• Chapter 5: The Habit of Prayer
  
• Chapter 5: The Habit of Dwelling in the Word
  
• Chapter 5: To Lead Like Jesus, You Must Love Jesus
  
• Chapter 5: To Lead Like Jesus, You Must Love Like Jesus
  
  

1.6.1 Section 6 Objectives
By the end of this topic, students should be able to:

• summarize the Lead Like Jesus leadership philosophy and theology
  
• describe how servant leaders should prioritize their goals and actions
  
• explain how servant leadership honors God and advances His kingdom
  
• demonstrate how effective servant leadership can also be a tool for evangelism
  
• define the qualities of God-guided confidence and humility
  
• explain how becoming a servant leader can lead to submission to God’s will
  
• outline the steps needed to start leading others in a Godly way
  

1.6.2 Section 6 Content

• Chapter 6: Spiritual Reasons for Leading Like Jesus
  
• Chapter 6: Servant Leaders Seek First the Kingdom
  
• Chapter 6: Servant Leadership Honors God and His Commandments
  
• Chapter 6: Servant Leadership Puts the Love of Jesus into Action
  
• Chapter 6: Servant Leadership Models Jesus to Others
  
• Chapter 6: Live Your Life with God-Grounded Confidence
  
• Chapter 6: Submit to the Will of God for Your Life
  
• Chapter 6: Leading Like Jesus Begins with You