Are You a Leader Who Will Last?

I just ordered this book. It sounds exactly like something that I need. I love reading wisdom from older men and Pastor Dave Kraft doles it out in spades. Amazon is offering a combination deal with Doctrine, What Christians Should Believe by Driscoll, and Scandalous by D.A. Carson. From everything I have heard these are 3 books you want to add to your library…I know I am.

You can watch Driscoll interview Kraft here.

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2 Responses to “Are You a Leader Who Will Last?”

Ryan Lyons says:

March 5, 2010 at 11:55 am

I just picked this book up yesterday! I can’t wait to dive in. Looks like it will be very helpful.
A. Amos Love says:

March 24, 2010 at 10:36 am

Leaders who last? Hmmm?

The front cover of the book says, “Only 30% of leaders last.”

Doesn’t that mean, 70% of leaders – FAIL.
Seems like a very dangerous “position” to assume. “Leader.”

Just wondering how you reconcile the use
of the word “leader” With what Jesus said in Mt 23:10.

The word “leader” seems like a “high place.” Yes?
Jesus always took and recommended the “low place.” Yes?

Jesus humbled Himself, made himself of no reputation
and took on the form of a servant.
Php 2:7

Jesus in Mat 23:10 told His disciples
“NOT” to call themselves master/“leaders”
for you have one master/”leader” the Christ.

King James Version -
Neither be ye called masters:
for one is your Master, even Christ.

The Interlinear Bible -
Nor be called leaders,
for one is your leader the Christ.

Phillips Modern English -
you must not let people call you leaders,
you have only one leader, Christ.

Today’s English Version -
nor should you be called leader.
your one and only leader is the Messiah.

The Amplified-
you must not be called masters ( leaders )
for you have one master ( leader ) the Christ.

Jesus told “His disciples” not to be called “leaders” and none did.
Ro 1:1 Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ…
Php 1:1 Paul and Timotheus,the servants of Jesus Christ…
Col 4:12 Epaphras, who is one of you, servant of Christ…
Tit 1:1 Paul, a servant of God…
Jas 1:1 James, a servant of God…
2Pe 1:1 Simon Peter, a servant…

His disciples “all” called themselves “servants.”
None called themselves “leaders.” None? None.
None called themselves “servant-leader.” None.

Why are we trying to train “Leaders for the ekklesia of God?”
Why aren’t we training “Servants of Christ” like Jesus did?

Isn’t “Servanthood” inclusive? Everyone can be a “Servant of Christ.”
Isn’t “Leadership” exclusive? Only available to “A special few.”

If Jesus instructed “His disciples” NOT to call themselves “leaders,”
and someone calls them self a “leader,” or thinks they are a “leader;”

Are they a “disciple of Christ?”

And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold:
them also I must bring, and they shall hear “my voice;”
and there shall be “one” fold, and “one” shepherd.
John 10:16

One Fold – One Shepherd – One Voice.
If Not Now, When?

Be blessed and be a blessing.