Parallels to our Vemma business from Sundays morning lessons from the Book of Nehemiah in the Old Testament: Nehemiah - Modern Take on Godly Leadership by Dave Kolesar, Spring 2014 1. A leader is keenly interested in the welfare of Gods people. (1:2) 2. A leader gathers correct information. (1:3) 3. A leaders deep concern is brought to God through prayer and fasting. (1:4) 4. A leader is willing to patiently wait for Gods proper timing. (1:1, 2:1) 5. A leader is willing, for a time, to bear the burden alone, concealing outward emotion. (2:1) 6. A leader seeks wisdom and guidance in making a presentation of the project. (2:2,4) 7. A leader thinks out essential details beforehand. (2:5-8) 8. A leader has an awareness of the opposition. (2:10) 9. A leader makes a personal review of the need along with other key individuals. 2:11-15) 10. A leader encourages followers by sharing with them what God has already done. (2:18) 11. A leader gives the people an opportunity to own the decision for action. (2:18b) 12. A leader allows for mutual support among the people doing the work. (2:18c) 13. A leader inspires trust in The Lord during a time of derision. (2:20) 14. A leader provides an organized idea so that each person has a part. (3:1ff) 15. A leader will recognize that some may feel too important of the work. (3:5) 16. A leader realizes that successful was is in part due to the good attitudes among the workers. (4:6) 17. A leader sets the tone for prayer and watchfulness in regard to the opposition. (4:9) 18. A leader exhorts the people to trust The Lord for their defense, but also makes preparation for battle. (4:14) 19. A leader is alert and prepared at all times. (4:23) 20. A leader has concern for those who have been unjustly treated. (5:1-6) (Acts 6 in NT) 21. A leader sometimes becomes angry against wrong-doing. (5:6) 22. A leader takes time for reflection before confrontation. (5:7) 23. A leader is willing to use political power to right a wrong. (5:7-13) 24. A leader identifies with the common people. (5:14) 25. A leader refuses to become involved in private business ventures [for their own gain]. (5:16) 26. A leader persistently refuses to be distracted. (6:3,4) 27. A leader is prepared to handle the most subtle form of opposition, the questioning of motives. (6:6,8,9,11) 28. A leader is able to discern when a man is not speaking a word from The Lord. (6:12) 29. When God ordained leadership is involved, even the opposition will recognize the successfulness of the venture. (6:16) 30. A leader provides for a voluntary means of providing for the financial needs. (7:70-72) 31. A leader recognizes that promotion of worship and teaching Gods Word are the ultimate goals. (8:6-8) 32. A leader provides for a public acknowledgment and celebration at completion of the project. (12:31,43) 33. A leader makes appointments for the responsible tasks such as caring for the money. (12:44) 34. A leader makes a review of the work after a lapse of time. (13:7-9,11,14) 35. A leader will perform his or her tasks with one over-riding motivation, that is, to receive commendation from The Lord. (13:31)
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