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.

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.

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.

Spiritual advancement is the process by which God moves a willing people continually forward toward their spiritual destiny, creating spiritual momentum that is sustained by practicing proven Biblical principles. The leader plays a vital part in creating momentum in the local church. If the leader is a true spiritual mover, the church will be moved and will move into the future. 14 pages of notes; 12 PowerPoint slides.

Effective leadership requires a very special absolute ingredient called clarity. Leaders need to be clear: clear about their vision, clear about their intent, clean in their communication and clear in their actions. How clear are you leading the congregation in these times of blurriness. Clarity is maybe one of the single greatest values a leader can bring to the church. 10 Pages of Notes. 16 PowerPoint Slides.