The Visionary Leader
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Verse to memorize Proverbs 11:14
PURPOSE: The purpose of this lesson is to list some tools that will be useful to us for
develop our leadership in the local church. First of all, it is necessary to take into account that every mission
it depends on the will of God, who has chosen us for a specific purpose. Therefore, he wants that
let us be willing and joyful to put our strength at your service.
INTRODUCTION: The visionary leader puts aside their own interests and focuses on doing the will
from God to give him the honor and glory of all his victories. The visionary leader trusts that God is with him,
And he knows that the fruits of his effort are brought by the Lord. 'The one who remains in me, and I in him, bears much...'
fruit" (John 15:5).
I. CHARACTERISTICS AND QUALITIES OF A VISIONARY LEADER
• Faithful servant of God (Matthew 24:46). "Blessed is that servant whom his master, when he comes, will find
doing so.
• Obedient to the call of God (Acts 5:29). "Responding, Peter and the apostles said: it is necessary
to obey God rather than men.
Persevering in prayer (1 Thessalonians 5:17). "Pray without ceasing."
• In Holiness (1 Peter 1:15). "But as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all
your way of living.
• Reader and doer of the Word (Matthew 4:4). "He answered and said: It is written: Man shall not live by bread alone,
but of every word that comes out of the mouth of God.” Even Jesus, being God, knew the Word and applied it.
Full of the Holy Spirit (Ephesians 5:18). "Do not be drunk with wine, (...) but be filled with the Spirit."
• Wholehearted (1 Kings 9:4-5). "And if you walk before me as your father David walked, in integrity
from the heart (…)
II. THE VISION OF JESUS
Jesus Christ is the ultimate example of a visionary leader, he came to this earth with the purpose of saving the world.
lost in his sins. He fulfilled the 'mission' entrusted by the heavenly Father and did not care about death.
cruel on a cross.
Even being God, he did not come to be served. He came to serve (Mark 10:45).
His 'vision' included all of humanity, without any distinction of race, color, and age. In Matthew 28:19,
Before his departure, Our Lord Jesus Christ entrusted his disciples to continue the task of the great
commission.
Leadership is a commitment to service that puts Jesus' love for others into action. The greatest
God's desire is that as leaders and servants we shepherd His sheep. The earthly ministry of Jesus Christ
characterized by a perfect and exemplary life.
The leadership and vision of Jesus is therefore a model worthy of imitation. The Apostle Paul said in 1
1 Corinthians 11:1 "Be imitators of me, just as I am of Christ."
III. GOALS OF A VISIONARY LEADER
a) It is essential for the visionary leader to be objective and clear about what they want to achieve in the future. The goals that are
They will give a clear reason to God's purposes in their life, according to His will. Submission.
To the following rule, he will honor God and his commandments.
To genuinely worship and love God (Mark 12:30).
Convinced of serving a living and true God (1 Thessalonians 1:9).
Dedicated to Jehovah (Ezra 8:28).
Proclaim the gospel of Christ (1 Corinthians 9:16).
Serve the body of Christ and your neighbor (Mark 12:31).
• Maintain unity and communion (Acts 2:42).
b) The vision must be directed towards the advancement in the proclamation of the gospel and the extension of the kingdom, thus
as well as the communion with other believers, the teaching and reproduction of other leaders
III. FORMATION OF NEW LEADERS
The vision of a leader must include the fact that as a teacher, they are a role model for their disciples. The main
The result will be the formation of new leaders. The leader is a multiplier. The Apostle Paul writes to his son.
in the faith Timothy the following: 'What you have heard from me before many witnesses, commit to faithful men who
suitable also to teach others (2 Timothy 2:2).
Let's remember that the success of a leader does not depend on their own ability or competence. The leader can do it all,
but in Christ.
CONCLUSION:
Without vision, the people perish (Proverbs 29:18 NIV). God seeks leaders who care for His work and for the
lost souls. God is calling leaders who are examples and inspiration for other believers.