On Monday we went to a one day conference at Life Center (www.lifecenter.net) an heard a great teaching by Pastor Wayne Cordeiro on the Four Levels of Leadership. here is the summary:

1. Control Leadership

The first level depends on the manipulation of people using a variety of techniques including:

  • Moods
  • Threats
  • Favoritism
  • “God told me” trump card
  • Marginalizing
  • Anger

These methods work in the short run but ultimately are neither effective nor loving.

2. Corporate Leadership

This level focuses on resources and finances. Some of the characteristics are:

  • Feast and famine vs. stewardship
  • Best practices
  • Comparison with others
  • Image management
  • If we have the money we will…

This is better than control leadership but is limited by money controlling obedience.

3. Character Based Leadership

This level looks beyond the externals to internal qualities. This level depends on:

  • Trust
  • Teamwork
  • Camaraderie
  • Personal Fulfillment
  • Personal Strengths
  • Affirmation

This is a superior form of leadership but is not distinctively Christian. Many non-believers can, and do excel at this level of leadership.

4. Christlike Leadership

This level of leadership imitates and represents the character of God. Like Christ it:

  • Sees beyond what is seen (John 13:19)
  • Hears beyond what is said (Isaiah 30:21)
  • Operates in the gifts
  • Requires that we lead ourselves (1 Timothy 4:7)

In order to lead at this level we mus have these things active in our lives:

  • A Vibrant growing relationship with Christ
  • A genuine and happy marriage
  • A close and healthy family
  • Physically in shape
  • A creative soul
  • Time to enjoy life with family and friends

This is just an overview of the training. If you would like to hear more you can purchase a CD of the training by contacting info@lifecenter.net