Live Long Lead Well

James 1:4 But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.

James 1:5

If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.

1 Corinthians 9:27

But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway. 27 But I discipline my body and keep it under control, lest after preaching to others I myself should be disqualified.

Principles that help to ensure that your effectiveness and longevity in leadership.

John 14:16 And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever;

7 Characteristics that People Have a Hard Time Following

Prov 18:24 a friend must…..

Col 3:19 husbands must not…..

Eph 5:22 wives must….

THE MUST IS UPON ME TO RELATE BETTER

Acts 15:1-7

Ecclesiastes 3:1 There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.

23 expecations of leaders for our 23rd year of ministry.

Interview Part 2

Interview on relationships

Phil 4:8

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

Psalms 139:14 14 I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.

Con·ver·gence

Harmonizing, the process or state of converging.

Ecclesiastes 11:2 “Divide your portion to seven, or even to eight, for you do not know what misfortune may occur on the earth.”

1 Cor 13:13

Three things will last forever—faith, hope, and love—and the greatest of these is love.

Proverbs, chapter 23:7

"As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he".

Temperament refers to personality traits that determine how someone reacts to the world.

Philippians 4:11-13

11 I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be CONTENT whatever the circumstances. 12 I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. 13 I can do all this through him who gives me strength.

• def: a state of happiness and satisfaction

2 Timothy 1:7 For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

2 Cor 5:17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.

"Why many high achievers eventually self sabotage"

Doing the work thar matters before walking out a calling:

1. Ridding oneself of EGO

2. Developing an orientation of servitude

3. Preparing your soul for war

4. Dirty work of deliverance

5.Strengthening your relationships (marriage)

6. Refining your orientation: CHRIST IS LIFE

7. Entering His rest before you work: eliminating the rat race / losing anxiety

8. Developing a winning routine (Rhythm)

9. Circle of accountability

10. Habit of testing your motives

Marriage conference w/ Mark & Lisa Jones

"Cultivating a drive to constantly offer an improving version of yourself"

Philippians 3:12

Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.

LIFE IS NOT GOING TO GET EASIER, YOU HAVE TO GET BETTER

Critical SOCIAL SKILLS for Effective Leadership

James 1:19 AMP

Understand this, my beloved brothers and sisters. Let everyone be quick to hear [be a careful, thoughtful listener], slow to speak [a speaker of carefully chosen words and], slow to anger [patient, reflective, forgiving];

Ephesians 4:32 KJV

And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.

1 Thess 5:13

Now also we beseech you, brethren, get to know those who labor among you [recognize them for what they are, acknowledge and appreciate and respect them all]—your leaders who are over you in the Lord and those who warn and kindly reprove and exhort you.

Matt 18:15 “If another believer sins against you, go privately and point out the offense. If the other person listens and confesses it, you have won that person back.

Matthew 6:33

But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.

2 Cor 11:26 In journeyings often, in perils of waters, in perils of robbers, in perils by mine own countrymen, in perils by the heathen, in perils in the city, in perils in the wilderness, in perils in the sea, in perils among false brethren;

Jude 1:4 For certain men have crept in among you unnoticed—ungodly ones who were designated long ago for condemnation. They turn the grace of our God into a license for immorality, and they deny our only Master and Lord, Jesus Christ.

Job 1:10  “Have you not put a hedge around him and his household and everything he has? You have blessed the work of his hands, so that his flocks and herds are spread throughout the land.

Gal 5:16

This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.

2 Corinthians 11:26-28

26 I have been constantly on the move. I have been in danger from rivers, in danger from bandits, in danger from my fellow Jews, in danger from Gentiles; in danger in the city, in danger in the country, in danger at sea; and in danger from false believers. 27 I have labored and toiled and have often gone without sleep; I have known hunger and thirst and have often gone without food; I have been cold and naked. 28 Besides everything else, I face daily the pressure of my concern for all the churches.

What does it cost to lead effectively?

Keys for making the transition from idea to implementing your vision.

Psalm 23

1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.

3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

Psalm 127:1

Except the Lord build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the Lord keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain.

Psalm 144:15

Happy are the people who are in such a state; Happy are the people whose God is the LORD!

Joel 2:28-29

28 “And afterward, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions.

29 Even on my servants, both men and women, I will pour out my Spirit in those days.

Financial well being training conference.

Isaiah 26:3

You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.

SEVEN THINGS THAT GOD WANTS FROM END TIME PROPHETS

• ATTENTION: resist the urge to be chronically distracted. Especially the distraction of constantly looking for other confirming voices. You either know God's voice or you don't.

• AUDIENCE: more time in God's presence, with a greater emphasis upon listening.

• AWARENESS: being knowledgeable and mindful of where we are on God's prophetic time table be mindful of the unfolding of events and their implications to warn the church.

• ACTIVATION: All prophets on deck, No time for sitting back being on mute. Know what God is saying through you and know the proper audience for the word he gives.

• AUTHENTICITY: resist the urge to mimic popular prophets or even familiar prophets.

• AGILITY: God is going to send you into other arenas, and you must be willing and able to shift quickly and act decisively.

• AUDACITY: You must address any self-esteem issues which would cause you to nullify the directive of the Lord to speak boldly and to act decisively with prophetic instructions.

Who I am and what I do are not the same! In this lesson you will learn how to operate with a clear sense of identity.

2 Tim 2:24

A servant of the Lord must not quarrel but must be kind to everyone, be able to teach, and be patient with difficult people.

Malachi 3:6 For I am the Lord, I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed.

Hebrews 13:8 Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.

The effect of consistency upon those who follow your lead:

•  Trust
• Security

• Confidence
• Hope