Spiritual Leadership

Spiritual Leadership: Living and Leading Like Jesus

Matthew 4:19 - Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.

Live It - Personal daily rhythms of apprenticeship to Jesus

Model/Share It - With your circle of influence

Multiply It - Intentionally disciple and lift others to lead

Psalm 46:10 - Be still, and know that I am God.

Practicing Presence - Cultivate awareness of God's nearness throughout your day.

• Breath prayers, Lectio 365 app, pausing at key transitions (start car, enter home, etc.)

Scripture Meditation - Slowly engage the Word, not for information, but formation.

• BibleProject, asking/journaling: "What is God saying to me?"

Prayer - Conversational, confessional, intercessory (praying for others), listening.

• Examen, written prayers, intercession list

Sabbath, Silence, & Fasting - Weekly (or daily) moments of slowing, stopping, realigning.

• Digital sabbath, nature walks, morning stillness, hunger for God

Matthew 5:14-16 - You are the light of the world…

You naturally influence your family, friends, coworkers, and group members. This is your "circle of influence."

Be intentional in:

Things you might do:

With spouse - Pray together. Share how you are connecting with God.
With family/kids/parents/siblings - Read scripture, talk about Jesus, pray at meals/bedtime.
With friends - Share God's Word over coffee or a walk. Text a verse and ask how it lands.
With colleagues - Ask about purpose, joy, fear… and listen. Bring Christ into the center when invited. Pray for/with them.

John 20:21 - As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.

Jesus spent time with his twelve and commissioned them to go and do the same.

What it might look like:

Identify - Who is hungry? Available? Responsive to the Spirit?
Invest - Meet 1-on-1 or in small circles. Study the Word. Pray. Talk about real life.
Equip - Teach them to lead Scripture times, share testimony, serve others.
Release - Encourage them to lead others and stay a spiritual support in the background.