Chapter 13: OPEN YOUR SELF TO A NEW KIND OF LEADER
The only form of leadership in the early Christian world was on that relied on power. Jesus came to radically change that model
THE REVELATION OF A REVOLUTION. Jesus had the title Messiah, but he redefined what Messiah commonly meant to the Jews.
THE REVELATION OF THE TRUE LEADER. Jesus revealed himself as the Messiah.
THE REVOLUTION OF TRUE LEADERSHIP. “The Revolution is twofold. First, the Messiah would rule through crucifixion. And second, to be a disciple of Jesus was and is to become open to a life shaped by an instrument of death, not by a throne or a sword.”
LEADERS USE THEIR GIFTS FOR THE GOOD OF OTHERS. The example of Gino Bartali helping save Jews.
LEADERS WHO ARE CROSS-FORMED. “Thus, new leaders have but one mission: to empower others to be open to the Spirit and to encourage others to be open to cross-shaped leaders whose responsibility is not to govern, rule, or impose. The cross-shaped leader serves others. Just like Jesus.”
Quotes from: Scot McKnight. “Open to the Spirit.” iBooks. https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/open-to-the-spirit/id1255402428?mt=11