Leadership 999The Autoimmune

Church

Gina S. Brown, Ph.D. Loma Linda University

North American Division

Task Characteristics and traits of

good Christian Leaders Practical information on how

to be a better leader

Next Steps Assessment Planning Implementation Evaluation

The “Body”

The Church and it’s relationship to the

Body

Autoimmune Leadership

What is an autoimmune disease?

Immune Response Hypersensitivity Reaction A reaction to “normal” body

tissues

Autoimmune Leadership Symptoms of “Sick”

leadershipoFatigueoFeveroGeneral ill-feeling (malaise)

Autoimmune Leadership A description of an

Autoimmune Church:oAntigens = Competitive oBacteria = Entitled oViruses = Fear oToxins = ConfusionoCancer Cells= Shortcuts

Autoimmune Leadership Autoimmune disorders may

result in: The destruction of one or

more types of body tissueo Leadership ideas that are not

“traditional”oThinking that is “outside of the

cubicle”

Autoimmune Leadership

Abnormal “GROWTH” of an organoChurch Services that are not

held at 11am and do not fit the normal profile of the SDA Church ….

o Leadership styles that are fresh and exciting, and still follow the 28 fundamental beliefs….

“Side Effects” Lack of Servant Attitude

oThe first shall be last…oThe lowest seat…oServant Leadership oRelationships (lack of)oThe Golden Rule

Treatment for Autoimmune Leadership Reduce symptoms

Control the autoimmune process

Maintain the body’s ability to fight disease

“Treatment Protocols” Why Unity in Leadership?

oTo promote Kingdom BuildingoTo present a United FrontoTo fight against those who

oppose the Kingdom

Treatment Protocols What principles and factors

makes a good leader? Leadership 999 A “God” Leader W “H”olistic Care

Leadership 999 God’s calling of a leader

matches His empowerment. This means that leaders must be fully equip, (Academically, emotionally, spiritually, mentally, etc.) to stand before His people.

Leadership 999 In order to garner

appropriate unity; Leaders must expect criticism and sometimes must confront.

Leaders must not only endure change, but must create change.

Effective leaders identity with the sins and failures of their people.

A “God” Leader Leaders can be compared to

both watchmen and shepherds.

Great leaders never lose their ability to empathize.

Successful leaders find memorable and creative ways to communicate truth.

W “H” holistic Care Vitamins Blood Transfusions Supplements Injections “H” = The Holy Spirit

Vitamins: The Visioning of Unity

Leaders must cling to their God given vision even when the people stray.

Leaders must spend constant time and attention in communion with God to find out what the vision should be.

Blood Transfusion Poor Leadership Undermines

Unity Bad leaders do exist in the

church, how do we address this?

Move, Remove, Adjust, Change, Treat

Supplements: “God” Leaders Teachability: to keep leading, keep

learning. Righteous leaders with integrity

can remain optimistic. Responsibility: Like it or not, the

buck stops with the leaders. Responsibility is foundational for

true unity within the sphere of leadership.

Injections “God” Leaders Speaking hard truth without

compromise. Jeremiah 8:1-13 Attitude: leaders don’t get

lost in the problems. Jeremiah 12:1-4

What happens to leaders who mislead and damage others? Jeremiah 14:14-16

Polarity Management

Solutions for the Church Leader

Leadership Brings….. Problems Temptations

True Unity Allows for Connection

The law of connection: leaders must achieve reception, not rebellion

Prevention “There is no known

prevention for most autoimmune disorders”.

But …….The Blood of Jesus …..

Conclusion With what shall I come before the LORD and bow

down before the exalted God? Shall I come before him with burnt offerings, with calves a year old?

Will the LORD be pleased with thousands of rams, with ten thousand rivers of olive oil? Shall I offer my firstborn for my transgression, the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul?

He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. Micah 6:6-8

References The Holy Bible Davis, Hellen. (2004). The 21 Laws of Influence. Indaba Press. Covey, Stephen. (2004). The Seven Habits of Highly Effective

People. Free Press. Maxwell, John. (2002). Leadership 101. Thomas Nelson

Publishers Maxwell, John. (2007). The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership:

Follow Them and People Will Follow You. Thomas Nelson Publishers

Herbold, Robert. (2004). The Fiefdom Syndrome. The Turf Battles that Undermine Careers and Companies and How to Overcome Them. Currency Books.

Medline Plus. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/autoimmunediseases.html

Medline. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000816.htm