towards leadership and culture

Brilliant video on different theories of economy. Kinda long but well worth your time.
Keynes vs. Hayek

intro - part 1 - part 2 - part 3 - part 4

For the purpose of maturity.

The fourth and final part of Paul’s theology of leadership is to propel this body into action. The Holy Spirit has united us in Christ for a purpose! The Church has been prepared for works of service so that it may grow and mature.[1] This growth is necessary for us to transform from infants into adults. It is also necessary for us to be protected from false teaching and cunning craftiness.[2] Leaders must move people into action. This is both an act of discipleship and evangelism. People will be made strong when they put their system of beliefs into action. The success of the church is completely dependent on everyone using their own gifts and not just discovering them. It is common for people to take a test to recognize their spiritual giftedness but less common for people to act on that understanding. Leaders must take those who have been united in Christ by the Holy Spirit into action.

intro – part 1 – part 2 – part 3 - part 4

Centered on Christ.

One of the primary functions of the Spirit is to draw believers closer to Christ. He is the cornerstone of the apostles and prophets.[1] The love of God is expressed through Christ and he serves as the head of the Church.[2] This is the common bond between all believers: that they have been redeemed in Christ. Paul describes the relationship between Christ and the Church as a husband to a wife. Christ sacrificed Himself to form a mysterious union.[3] John Allen states that, “the church rests on the total unique event of with Christ is the center.”[4] This is the second step for Paul’s Ephesian theology of leadership. Leaders must be Christ centered and find a common ground from which to lead others. No amount of charisma or charm can focus the mission of the Church. Only Christ can guide the body of Christ as he is the head! The Holy Spirit empowers leaders to follow Christ. Often we see leaders abuse their spiritual gifts to glorify themselves instead of lifting up Christ. They confuse the practice of Christianity with the person of Christ. If leaders are able to focus their trajectory towards Christ they will remain on target.