Sermon Tone Analysis

*Decisive Biblical Leadership*

*ABWE Eastern Europe LEAD Conference*

*January 15-17, 2003*

*Jerry Kroll*

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*I.

The Need For Leadership*

*A.

The ___________________ of God*

 

*B.

The condition of the ________________  Matt 9:36; Mark 14:27; John 10:11-14.*

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*C.

The need of the ________________________:  Matt 9:37-38*

 

*II.

The Definition of Leadership*

*A.

Negatively:  what leadership is not.*

*/Leadership is not:/*

1.

An inherited ________________.

2.  Reserved for the ____________________.

3.

An official ___________________.

4.  A personality trait.

5.  Power or control.

*B.

Positively: what leadership is.*

*Leadership is:*

*1.

Vision.*

*2.

True ____________________________________.*

*3.

____________________________________.*

*4.

A ______________________________.*

*II.

The Person of Leadership*

*A.

The leader and his character (characteristics of leadership).*

*B.

The leader and his personality.*

*1.

The Choleric Personality (Doers, Leaders)*

*Biblical models: *Saul, Peter, Paul

*Primary desire: *To take authority in overcoming all obstacles to accomplish a difficult task (challenges, prestige, freedom, difficult assignments, variety, logical approaches, opportunity for advancement)

*Strengths: *Results oriented, questions status quo, pragmatic, utilitarian, very independent, problem solver, critical thinker, determined, persistent, confident, organized, logical, endless ideas, opinionated, decisive, manages trouble, risk taker

*Weaknesses: *Not sympathetic, insensitive, impatient, inflexible, difficulty in trusting God and others, outbursts of anger, will not hesitate to break rules to succeed, difficulty in apologizing or in showing approval

*Ideal leadership situation: *Challenge, in charge with full authority, making decisions

*Least effective leadership situation: *Technical projects, mundane or repetitive jobs

*How to improve: *Be more sensitive to people, listen more, be less authoritarian and more willing to gather the facts

 

*2.

The Sanguine Personality (Influencer, Expresser)*

*Biblical models: *John-Mark

*Primary desire: *To influence others to accomplish results (opportunities to speak, social recognition, popularity, freedom from control and details, acknowledgment)

*Strengths: *Aggressive, persuasive, optimistic, enthusiastic, seeks out people, motivates others, child-like spirit, articulate and verbal, cheerful, loves to please, makes a good first impression, genuine love for people, life of the party, desires to help others

*Weaknesses: *Impulsive, too optimistic, talks too much, seen as superficial~/egotistical, too emotional, not objective enough, poor time management, needs more initiative, lacks follow-through, many acquaintances, but few close friends

*Ideal leadership situation: *Generating excitement and motivating others, new, exciting and innovative programs; anything that requires verbal skills

*Least effective leadership situation: *Working alone, administration of details, discipline of others

*How to improve: *Slow down, be more realistic and have greater concern for details

*3.

The Phlegmatic Personality (Relaters, Dependable)*

*Biblical models: *Abraham, Ruth

*Primary desire: *To relate well with others in accomplishing a task (status quo, time to adjust, appreciation, work patterns, identification with the group, areas of specialization, limited territory)

*Strengths: *Accurate, calm, loyal, capable, efficient, team player, good listener, focused, warm, patient, predictable, kindhearted, dry sense of humor and natural peacemaker

*Weaknesses: *Slow, non-initiating, resists change, stubborn, stingy, reluctant to get involved, teases others, indecisive, avoids conflict, internalizes pressure

*Ideal leadership situation: *Routine tasks, jobs which require following procedures, projects that will help others

*Least effective leadership situation: *Projects that require quick changes, working on a variety of projects at the same time.

Tasks that require major decisions and confronting others

*How to improve:* Be more self-confident, take more risks, initiate more and be more assertive

 

 

 

*4.

The Melancholy Personality (Thinkers, Analyst)*

*Biblical Models: *Moses, Solomon, John

*Primary Desire: *To insure accuracy and quality in the accomplishment of a task (security, no sudden changes, exact job, controlled situation, status quo and personal attention)

*Strengths: *Detailed, factual, accurate, creative, loyal, sensitive, analytical, aesthetic and enjoys the fine arts

*Weaknesses: *Pessimistic, easily offended, too detailed, overly cautious, moody, dominated by feelings, arrogant, judgmental, antagonistic, suspicious, pessimistic, faithful friend, but does not make friends easily

*Ideal leadership situation: *Clearly defined, tasks that require precision, accuracy, critical analysis and limited time frame

*Least effective leadership situation: *Deadline projects, high risk projects, multiple and sudden change projects

How to improve: Be more direct, more optimistic, more dogmatic, more tolerant, less critical of others and have more confidence in their own judgment.

!!!

Why know your Personality?

·        To better accept ourselves as God made us

·        To better understand and relate to others

·        To better understand the importance of the team and our need for others

·        To better know how to serve Him

To better know our weaknesses and commit them to the Holy Spirit’s control

 

*C.

The leader and his leadership style.*

1.  ___________________________________

 

2.

___________________________________

 

3.

___________________________________ - Prov.

11:14; 15:22; 24:6

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*D.

The leader and his time.*

Basic Facts on time management:

1.

We all waste time.

2.  We cannot change time.

3.  We must accept time as the most important resource of mankind.

4.  We cannot increase the quantity of time.

5.  We cannot do everything.

6.

We can only control time.

7.  We must accept the fact that we are all procrastinators.

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*Keys to successful time management:*

1.  Set aside _____________________________________.

2.

Make a “To Do List.”

 

3.

Set _______________________________.

4.

Plan “_________________________________.”

5.

Plan for interruptions.

6.

Keep a time log.

7.

Delegate.

a.  Reasons to delegate:

1.)  Physical limitations

2.)  Interdependence of the body — spiritual gifts

3.)                                                                                                       

4.)

5.)

6.)

7.)

b.

Reasons we don’t delegate:

1.)  Fear of _____________________