Learning to Lead Like Jesus

11 Principles to Help You Serve, Inspire, & Equip Others

By Boyd Bailey
 “Humble people leave behind the residue
of God, not themselves” (Bailey, 2018, p. 26).

Chapter 1 “Humility looks for opportunities to

Learning to Lead teach and serve society’s marginalized”
Like Jesus with (Bailey, 2018, p. 29).

Humility
“Humility offers encouragement that
gives life…” (Bailey, 2018, p. 32)
 “SERVE ONE ANOTHER HUMBLY IN LOVE”
-GALATIANS 5:13

”The first job of leadership is to love people.

Chapter 2 Leadership without love is manipulation.”

Learning to Lead –Rick Warren

Like Jesus with “THE LANGUAGE OF LOVE NATURALLY

Love FLOWS FROM THE LIPS OF LOVING LEADERS”

“Loving leaders show kindness to others by

treating them with honor and dignity.”

Bailey, 2018, pp. 41, 56-57

 “Accountable leaders fear God, submit to
authority, and invite accountability”
(Bailey, 2018, p. 64).

Chapter 3 “Accountable leaders do better because

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Accountability
“Accountable leaders engage with
communities of accountability“
(Bailey, 2018, p. 73)
 “WALK WITH THE WISE AND BECOME WISE”
-PROVERBS 13:20

”Rich relationships with God and people

Chapter 4 are the truest riches to be enjoyed.”
(Bailey, 2018, p. 82)
Learning to Lead
Like Jesus with “OUR RELATIONAL INVESTMENTS ARE OUR
GREATEST ASSETS”
Relationships
“Relational leaders value the eternal
significance of relationships.”

Bailey, 2018, pp. 84,87

 “Teachable leaders learn from other leaders
who complement their gifts and skills.”
(Bailey, 2018, p. 103)

Chapter 5 “Teachable leaders have authentic faith

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Teachability
“Teachable leaders grow in their skill to
communicate clearly, creatively, and often.“
(Bailey, 2018, p. 109)
 “DISCIPLINED LEADERS ARE INFLUENCED BY
OTHER DISCIPLINED LEADERS”

”Disciplined leaders establish regular

Chapter 6 routines that grow their devotion to Jesus.”
Learning to Lead “DISCIPLINED LEADERS WORK IN A DILIGENT
Like Jesus with MANNER THAT HONORS THE LORD”
Discipline
“Disciplined leaders walk with wise
leaders, apply their words,
and copy their actions.”

Bailey, 2018, pp. 128

 “Grateful leaders have a pattern of ongoing
thankfulness to God and people.”
(Bailey, 2018, p. 133)

Chapter 7 “Grateful leaders celebrate Christ’s restoration

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Gratitude
“Grateful leaders who work for the Lord are
able to joyfully serve others.“
(Bailey, 2018, p. 138)
 “A GENEROUS PERSON
WILL PROSPER;
WHOEVER REFRESHES OTHERS
WILL BE REFRESHED”
Chapter 8 -PROVERBS 11:25
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”Generous leaders give out of gratitude for
Like Jesus with
what God has given.”
Generosity
“Generous leaders invest in their
communities economically and spiritually.”

Bailey, 2018, pp. 143, 147, 152

 “Faithful leaders walk by faith and trust the
Lord with the things that are uncertain.”
(Bailey, 2018, p. 190)

Chapter 11 “Faithful leaders are vulnerable

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Faithfulness
“Faithful leaders finish well.“
(Bailey, 2018, p. 203)
 Bailey, B. (2018). Learning to lead like Jesus:
11 Principles to help you serve,
References inspire, & equip others. Eugene,
Oregon: Harvest House Publishers.