Leadership Essentials – Shaping Vision, Multiplying Influence, Defining Character

Greg Ogden (D.Min., Fuller Theological Seminary) is executive pastor of discipleship at Christ Church of Oak Brook in Oak Brook, Illinois. Previously he was associate professor of lay equipping and discipleship at Fuller Theological Seminary. A pastor for twenty-three years with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), he developed a discipleship program resulting in his bestselling book Discipleship Essentials. you can visit his website at gregogden.com. Daniel Meyer (M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary) is senior pastor at Christ Church of Oak Brook in Oak Brook, Illinois. Dan's sermons are heard weekly on Chicago radio and television stations. They are also frequently featured in Christianity Today's Preaching Today resource. Additionally, Dan is the host of television's Life Focus news program. He serves on the Dean's Advisory Board of Fuller Theological Seminary's School of Intercultural Studies. He has been an adjunct teaching resource for the University of Chicago Divinity School.

Introduction: The Art of Multiplying Influence



Part One: The Character of a Leader


1 Holy

Developing a vision of Christlike character

2 Habitual

Cultivating spiritual disciplines to sustain our leadership

3 Humble

Keeping watch over our souls



Part Two: The Posture of a Leader


4 Kneeling

Embracing servant love as our primary model

5 Teaming

Building teams to accomplish our corporate mission

6 Stewarding

Stewarding our gifts, passions and personality



Part Three: The Vision of a Leader


7 The Compelling Christ

Loving passionately the compelling Christ

8 Embracing the Kingdom

Engaging people in mission

9 Helping Others See

Lifting people out of lethargy and inertia



Part Four: The Shaping of a Leader


10 Taming Temptation

Facing the dangers of money, sex and power

11 Conquering Criticism

Handling criticism with humility and fortitude

12 Defeating Dragons

Addressing disappointment, frustration, anger and depression