To finish right should be the goal of every leader. The race must be run according to the rules established by the God who called us. As leaders, you must run your race according to the resolves to which you are committed, run according to the non-negotiables that you will not compromise under pressure, change under busyness or neglect under the routines of life. What are your never-let-go-of resolves? 13 Pages of Notes. 11 PowerPoint Slides.

Servant-leadership is the foundation of true leadership in the kingdom of God. Jesus said there is no true leadership unless you are first a servant. This message gives eight characteristics of a servant-leader. 6 pgs of notes; 8 PowerPoint slides.

The culture we face is emerging into a confusing, godless, valueless mindset with mixed religion and mixed philosophies. The only hope for the world today is Christ and His church. The call to every believer is to believe Christ is who He said He was and can do what He promised to do, and to believe the church is Christ’s body and is called to do what Christ has purposed to accomplish and will succeed. 13 pages of notes; 8 PowerPoint slides.

All leaders should be builders of three houses: the house of our personal faith, the house of our ministry, and the house of the local church. This sermon looks at the nine building blocks in each house. Become a builder. 13 pages of notes; 17 Power Point slides.

Surplus is a kingdom principle. It is the principle of having more than is required or needed, more than just what is sufficient, more than you expected. It is to have over and above, spilling over the top and in excess. You are to minister out of your surplus, not out of lack. 11 pgs; 32 ppt

The leader will encounter the dealings of God that have a divine purpose and a God process. This brokenness experience necessitates a right response to God, to life’s mysteries, to people’s abuse, and to unfair circumstances. 6 pgs; 15 ppt slides.

Most successful churches have a strong leader who forms and functions well with a strong team, raising up many team leaders who raise up teams. The lead pastor must align the actions of the people toward a God-given goal to accomplish this goal as a team. 8 pg; 11 ppt slides.

The vision of every youth pastor and leader is to care for the people that God gives. The fulfillment of vision necessitates strong and spiritually healthy leadership. A freshness of spirit and soul can be cultivated in the life of a leader. 11 pgs; 11 ppt slides.

The church that is strong and growing has a strong lead pastor who forms and functions well with a strong team. The entire team must excel in the basics of team ministry principles and clear purpose with mission and must be servant leaders who build the church. 12 pg; 12 ppt slides.

In light of the current leadership disappointments, coupled with a society disillusioned toward the church and institutions, we find ourselves in a challenge of trust. Trust must be earned and then protected at all costs because without trust we have an empty leadership process. A true leader has the ability to give meaning to a crisis event and turn it into an opportunity for growth. 5 Pages of Notes.