Spiritual Life and Leadership

188. Leading People While Following Jesus, a Quick Conversation with Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson

October 31, 2023 Markus Watson
Spiritual Life and Leadership
188. Leading People While Following Jesus, a Quick Conversation with Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson
Show Notes

Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson discuss a quote from Scot McKnight. The quote challenges the notion that leaders ought to control and asserts, instead, that leaders, particularly pastors, are actually followers of Jesus. Bolsinger emphasizes the importance of biblical leadership, rooted in self-sacrifice, care, and a focus on mission. He highlights the need to move away from dysfunctional patterns of leadership and instead raise up models of leadership that honor Jesus and reflect God's desire for the world. Ultimately, leadership is seen as a function, not a title, with leaders taking personal responsibility and inviting others to join in following Jesus and fulfilling His mission on Earth.

Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson discuss this quote from Scot McKnight in Episode 92: Against a Culture of Abuse.

"We are not leaders of others; we are followers of Jesus. 'Join us in following Jesus,' is the pastor's call."

Ep. 92 is a conversation inspired by Scot Mcknight's and Laura Barringer's book, A Church Called Tov.

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