Authentic Christian Leadership in our Contemporary Society
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2009
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Tangaza College
Abstract
A Christian leader whether in church, business or civic organizations must see his
or her work truly as a ministry given by God. What he or she does must be based on these
three images of the lord as we can see in the New Testament. Through ones life and
leadership service, one is expected to treat others with respect, justice, fairness and love.
One's actions will manifest to the world around him or her God's love, justice and care
for the people. This retreat is aimed at helping not only seminarians but all people to
realize and actualize their God given talents in leadership. With few adjustments, the
retreat can also be offered to any other group of people who are interested in becoming
authentic Christian leaders.
The first three conferences in this paper will deal with the three biblical images of
being a servant, a shepherd and a steward respectively. Just like Jesus Christ, every leader
is expected to be the light and salt of the earth (John 8:12-20, Mathew 5:13-16). The three
images reflect Jesus' leadership styles which every authentic Christian leader is
encouraged to emulate. The fourth conference will focus on leadership as a challenge to
all of us while the fifth conference will be more practical on ways of authenticating
Christian leadership in our contemporary society and especially through the example of
Jesus Christ, the most authentic leader. Before we proceed, let us respond to the questions
of leadership and a leader.
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Leadership, Christian leader