ZOMI CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP, DELHI

ZOMI CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP ONE DAY SEMINAR (July 10 2010) SESSION ON LEADERSHIP

INTRODUCTION: The paper is a compilation of various articles on Leadership (available on the web for free download) and will be used as a guide for the Session.

I.DEFINITION OF LEADERSHIP: There are many diverse definitions of leadership.

The Collins English Dictionary. leadership (n) a. The position or function of a leader. b. the period during which a person occupies the position of leader:

Peter Drucker : “The only definition of a leader is someone who has followers.”

John C Maxwell : “leadership is influence – nothing more, nothing less.”

Lord Montgomery “Leadership is the capacity and will to rally men and women to a common purpose, and the character which inspires confidence.”

John R. Mott, , “A leader is one who knows the road, who can keep ahead, and who pulls others after him.”

II.THE CHARACTERISTICS OF A GOOD LEADER!
From “The One-Minute Manager” — By Kenneth Blanchard
1. Challenges me to do my best.
2. Sets a good example.
3. Explains the reasons for instructions & procedures.
4. Helps me polish my thoughts before I present them to others.
5. Is objective about things.
6. Lets me make my own decisions.
7. Cares about me & how I’m doing.
8. Does not seek the limelight.
9. Won’t let me give up.
10. Gives personal guidance & direction, especially when I’m learning something new.
11. Is empathetic & understanding.
12. Is firm but fair.
13. Keeps a results orientation.
14. Makes me work out most of my own problems or tough situations, but supports me.
15. Lets me know where I stand.
16. Listens exceptionally well.
17. Doesn’t put words in my mouth.
18. Is easy to talk with.
19. Keeps the promises s/he makes.
20. Keeps me focused on the goals ahead.
21. Works as hard or harder than anyone else.
22. Is humble.
23. Is proud of those managers s/he has developed.
24. Gives credit where credit is due.
25. Never says “I told you so.”
26. Corrects my performance in private.
27. Never flaunts authority.
28. Is always straight-forward.
29. Gives at least a second chance.
30. Maintains an open door policy.
31. Uses language that is easy to understand.
32. Lets bygones be bygones.
33. Inspires loyalty.
34. Really wants to hear my ideas & acts on them.
35. Lets me set my own deadlines.
36. Celebrates successes.
37. Is open & honest.
38. Doesn’t hide bad news.
39. Gives me enough time to prepare for discussion.
40. Is enthusiastic.
41. Follows through.
42. Is patient.
43. Wants me to “stretch” my skills.
44. Gives me his/her full attention during discussions, & won’t be distracted.
45. Has a sense of humor.
46. Handles disagreements privately.
47. Reassures me.
48. Makes me feel confident.
49. Tells me the “whole story.”
50. Says “we” instead of “I”.
51. Makes hard work worth it.
52. Can communicate annoyance without running wild.
53. Is courageous.
54. Insists on training.
55. Is a stabilizing influence in a crisis.
56. Gets everyone involved.
57. Wants me to be successful.
58. Is optimistic.
59. Operates well under pressure, or in a rapidly changing environment.
60. Has a reputation for competence with his/her own peers.
61. Has a good understanding of the job.
62. Is tough & tender.
63. Believes we can do it.
64. Sets attainable milestones.
65. Communicates philosophy & values.
66. Is perceptive; doesn’t believe that everything needs to be spelled out.
67. Has a strong sense of urgency.
68. Preserves the individuality of his/her team members.
69. Thinks & operates at a level above that expected.
70. Wants to make the organization the best in the industry.
71. Is willing to act on intuition; believes feelings are facts.
72. Empowers us.
73. Is there when we need her/him.
74. Enjoys his/her job.
75. Likes to spend time with us.

III. STYLES OF LEADERSHIP
1. Authoritarian: The Leader decides everything without consulting anyone.
2. Participative (Democratic): The leader decides everything after consulting the people who shall be responsible for the implementation of the decision.
3. Delegative (Laissez-Faire): Leader delegates his power to another person who decides everything on behalf of leader.
A good leader uses all three types of styles to provide leadership to his people. Yet some styles are more suitable in a particular time and situations.

IV. CHARACTERISTICS OF CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP:

- Humility in the use of authority and power entrusted to them

- Trustworthiness
- Willingness to lead out of leadership gifting and ability rather than from their leadership position

- A desire to encourage growth and development in others.

- Integrity to live out Christian principles consistently.

- Future vision is earthed in an understanding of God’s calling

- An active prayer life.
Biblical References:
- Jesus, Mark 10:42-45
- Paul, 1 Corinthians 2:1-4
- Peter, 1 Peter 5:2-3

V. NATURAL LEADERSHIP VS SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP
In describing Christian leadership we need to recognise that it operates in two realms: the spiritual and the physical.

• Points of Commonality

1. Origin
Both natural leadership ability and spiritual leadership gifting originate in God.

2. Development
Both natural leadership ability and spiritual leadership gifting need development.

3. Recognition
Both natural leadership ability and spiritual leadership gifting need the recognition of others in order to be fully validated. One cannot lead unless there are people to be led, and a leader will, over time, naturally rise to the surface and be recognised as such.

• Points of Divergence

1. Source
While both natural leadership ability and spiritual leadership gifting originate in God, natural leadership does not depend on God. They are self confident, depending on their own ability. The Christian leader however, will be God confident, recognising the need for constant dependence upon Him.

2. Motive
Both natural leaders and spiritual leaders are driven by motive.The natural leader’s motives will be either self-centred or othercentred. Either they will use their ability for their own advancement or they will use it for the benefit of others. While the Christian leader will use their gifting for the benefit of others, their true motive is to benefit God and to advance His purposes.

3. Ambition
Inherent in natural leadership is the desire to lead. The natural leader will see the opportunity to lead and will naturally take the initiative necessary to get things done. They will enjoy the responsibility of leading others and will tend to guard their position of leadership against threat. The Christian leader is, however, content to not lead. They are available to God yet willing to be dispensable and to step aside if another should be appointed to succeed them.

VI. SERVANT LEADERSHIP:
Christian Leadership is essentially servant leadership

1. Servant Leadership is not Self-Centred
The servant leader is not preoccupied with what they gain from leadership. They are not interested in status – they are happy to see others promoted ahead of them. Neither are they concerned with comfort – they willingly undergo hardship and suffering.
- Matthew 20:20-28

2. Servant Leadership is Other-Centred
The servant leader willingly humbles themselves in order to meet the needs of others. They are not too important or dignified to undertake even the lowest of tasks and they do so with no thought of personal gain. – John 13:3-16

3. Servant Leadership is God Honouring
The servant leader follows the example of Jesus and gladly relinquishes status and power for the benefit of others. They do not hang on to leadership because they know it is not a privilege to be contested, but an honour to be conferred.- Philippians 3:3-11

VII. JESUS THE MODEL OF CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP:
What is Christian leadership? What should a Christian leader be like? There is no finer example for Christian leadership than our Lord Jesus Christ. He declared, “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep” (John 10:11). It is within this verse that we see the perfect description of a Christian leader. He is one who acts as a shepherd to those “sheep” in his care. The shepherd is one who has several roles in regard to his sheep. He leads, feeds, nurtures, comforts, corrects and protects. The shepherd of the Lord’s flock leads by modeling godliness and righteousness in his own life and encouraging others to follow his example. Of course, our ultimate example—and the One we should follow—is Christ Himself.

CONCLUSION: Group activity to reinforce the learning from the session

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Nuajui ding a ki haan: Hinanlezong noute pen nam kituom tel na hita ua; kumpipa siampute nahi ua, nam siangthou nahi ta ua, miel akipat ama vah loupitah sunga hing haan lut Pasian Nasep lamdangte gen dinga teldohte nahita uhi(1pet.2:9)

Khantahoi kigen zahna leh gintatna akuan a Krist nuajui ding a siam dinga hat leh teelte ihi uhi (Mark16:15-16;Matt.28:19). Nuajui ichi chiang mikhat nuajui china ahia; mikkhat nuajui ichi chiang, aum dan leh athu gette ching leh jui china ahi.

Jesu nuajui te’n Jesu thugen juiin, ama umdan aching uhi. Jesu neilou ten Jesu tungtang akam
in agen ua, Jesu neiten Jesu tungtang akam uleh gamtat-khoheina toh a genchian uhi(Acts 4:13b).
Jesu’n “Ka belam te’n ka aw angai khie ua keiman  amau katheia, amaun keima ei jui uhi” Jn. 10:27).
Ama suun ding in ama ijui uhi.

Jesu Nuajui khat hi ding in: Nuajui masate’n a bangkim taisan in ajui uhi (Mk.1:18). Abraham in
atenna gam, khuo leh tui,ulehnau bangkim taisan in Pasian puina ana jui hi(Heb.11:8). Barnaba leh
nuajui masa te’n agam leitang te uh juahin Pasian gama dingin Sawltahte kengbul ah ahing pekhia
uhi(Acts 4:34,37). I Mangpa leh hundampa Jesu ngel in apa Pasian deina sem ding in abang kimteng
taisan in lei ah ahing tualkum hi(Phil.2).Jesu main ‘Koizong aneisa zousie taisan a hing jui lou khu
kanuajui hitah ahi sih hi” achi hi(Lk.14:33).

Misiangthou Paul in ahina jousie Krist nua ajuina ding in panna bei vawt ahidan agen hi(Phi.3).
Jesu nuajui khat suohna dingin Pasian thu, Jesu tangtang theitam gintam theisiam gensiam a
huntoh sih. Nuajui masate’n Jesu tungtang kanmasa louin hata aumbangun ajui pasa phawt
uhi. Guolnei Hosie thuget “Ama theidingin Mangpa jui tou tou vai”(6:3).Nuajui masa te’n kumthum
val vingveng ajui nua unzong theisiam nailou uhi.

Kidot tuoh pen ahileh Jesu nuajuiding in nakipan tahtah tai? chi hizaw hi.Tualeh akipansate adingin
nuakia-nuahei lou dingin Mangpan ang dei hi. Loukaina a khut ngam zouta a nualam hei khu
Pasian Gam mii hitah ahi sih” achi hi(Lk.9:62).Paul i ‘ Mangpa bang bawl ding in nahing dei ei ?’ chiin
Pasian deilam bawl ding in ahinkhuo alaan khia hi.

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Tapa taimangpa apa innpi pan taikhia hi. Sum hunkhop toh tai khia hi. A taikhiatpih sumteng pen apa sum ip
toh kizom non lou ahih man in abei hun ong tung ta hi. A sum ip a .atlou a sum a om kik nading in apa inn a
achiah kik kisam hi. Jesu’n Samari numei nu kiang ah “Hih tui a dawn khempeuh dangtak kik ding uh a,
Ahi zongin keima piakding tui a dawn khempeuh dangtak kik nawnlo ding uh hi. Tua ka piak tui a
dawnte sungah nuntakna tuinak piang ding a, a nungtasak paisuak ding hi,” a ci hi. Pasian in” Kei
mah kiang ah hong kihei kik ta un, keizong noute kiang ah kong kihei kik ding hi” a ci hi Tapa taimang
acihmoh hun in apa inn ah ciah kik hi. I ciah kik nang munte tawm I en ding hi.

1. Pasian toh iki muhna mun ah I chiah kik ding hi: Pasian in Jacob kiang hibang in na ci hi “Kithawiin
Bethel-ah paito in la, tua lai-ah teng in. Na sanggampa Esau’ kiang panin na tai hun lai-a nang’
tungah a hong kilang Pasian-a’ dingin biakna tau khat bawl in,” Jacob pen Pasian in Bethel a biakna tau
bawl ding bek in cilou a, tua mun ah ‘teng in’ ci hi. Nipini bek a Pasian biakna tau I bawl ding hilou in
hunkhem peuh mun kem peuh ah Pasian iphat, ibiak  ding Pasian ong deih na ahi Pasian toh iki muh tuoh
hunlai in bangzah tak in Pasian iphat nuam den uhiam? Israel te Galte gam ah Pasian phat thei non lou uhi. A
tumgingte uh muisuum sing hiang peuh ah khai uh a, lasa ding ua aki cial hang in lasak ding tha nopna
neizou non lou uhi. Lawptak leh lungdamtaka Pasian a phat ziahziah nag am leh mual Zion lung gulh uhi. I
Bethel ah ciah kik ni hangin tua ah Pasian adding in biakna tau bawl kik ni.

2. Pasian toh iki khawl na mun ah ciah kih ni: Nikhat nitaklam ninem hun in Pasian Eden huan Adam
toh ki-khawl ding in hong pai hi. Akikhawl zelna mun uah Adam na om lou ahih ciang in lung himawh mahmah in “Adam aw,Koi lai-ah om na hi hiam?”ci in sam hi. Mari sanggamnu Martha in Topa ading in na hahkat taka sem in buai den hi. Jesu sang in Jesu a-ding nate buai pih zaw hi. Pasian in amah toh I ki khawlh
khawm-omkhawm ding deih pen hi. Pasian nasem a buaiden a Pasian phatding biakding amahtoh
omkhawm-khawlkhawm, houlim khawm leh tawn khawm khamanlou,khangeilou in ki om thei hi. Pasian

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