Learning to Lead Like Jesus by Boyd Bailey

Welcome to our leadership class scheduled for November to December 2004, where we'll be engaging with Boyd Bailey's insightful book, "Learning to Lead Like Jesus." Over eight sessions, we'll break down this transformative text, which offers invaluable insights for fellowship group leaders and ministry leaders.

This book delves into the principles of Jesus' leadership style, focusing on developing individuals with the right skills for ministry and discipleship. We'll explore how Jesus' approach to personal mentorship can be applied in modern leadership contexts.

Each week, we'll meet to discuss sections of the book, reflecting on key themes like humility, accountability, and faithfulness. Our discussions will be guided by questions such as:

  • Reflection: What are the key takeaways from Jesus' focus on individual mentorship?

  • Personal Application: How are you implementing personal mentorship principles?

  • Challenges: What challenges do you face in focusing on individual mentorship?

  • Action Steps: What steps will you take to strengthen your mentorship approach?

  • Progress Evaluation: How have you progressed in your personal mentorship commitments?

  • Growth and Encouragement: In which areas have you seen the most growth?

  • Prayer and Aspirations: What are your prayers and aspirations related to mentorship?

This class promises to be a profound journey, enhancing our understanding and practice of leadership in the light of Jesus’ teachings.

  • Week 1: Foundation of Leadership

    Focus: Humility and Love

    Explore how humility is the foundation of true leadership, as exemplified by Jesus, and how love is a driving force in effective leadership.

  • Week 2: The Core of Effective Leadership

    Focus: Accountability and Relationships

    Discuss the importance of accountability in leadership and how building strong relationships is key to influencing and guiding others.

  • Week 3: Personal Growth in Leadership

    Focus: Teachability and Discipline

    Examine the role of continual learning (teachability) and self-discipline in personal growth and effective leadership.

  • Week 4: The Heart of Leadership

    Focus: Gratitude

    Delve into how gratitude shapes a leader's perspective and approach, fostering a positive and resilient leadership style.

  • Week 5: Generosity and Forgiveness

    Focus: Generosity and Forgiveness

    Study the impact of generosity and forgiveness on leadership, and how these qualities build trust and loyalty among team members.

  • Week 6: Encouraging Others

    Focus: Encouragement

    Analyze the power of encouragement in leadership and how it motivates and uplifts others, enhancing team cohesion and morale.

  • Week 7: Staying Faithful

    Focus: Faithfulness

    Discuss the significance of faithfulness in leadership, including staying true to one's values and commitments.

  • Week 8: Reflection and Application

    Focus: Reflection, Prayer, and Application

    Reflect on the lessons learned, discuss their application in real-life leadership scenarios, and explore how prayer can guide and strengthen a leader's journey.

Key questions for discussions.

Reflection and Key Takeaways

Personal Application: How are you implementing the principles from this book in your own life and ministry?

Challenges: Where did you feel most challenged by the content of this book?

Growth: In what areas do you believe this book has helped, or can help, you grow?

Prayer and Aspirations: What are you praying for in relation to this subject, and where would you like to see God profoundly move in your ministry efforts?