First published on this website in December 2019 and last updated in December 2023
Synopsis
The gospels provide us with a master-class from Jesus on how to lead a motley group of people (his apostles) starting from a low base. The notes check out St Mark’s Gospel to see what leadership principles we can learn from the Master. They come in four groups.
1: Defining the group
- Each person matters
- A clear task
- Strength in diversity
2: Clarifying the plan
- Stage 1: to show them who he was
- The key moment
- Stage 2: to lead them to Jerusalem
3: Being tough as a leader
- Challenging your followers
- Rebuking your followers
- Prioritising your aims
- Sharing your vulnerability
4: Being gentle as a leader
- Patience with slow learners
- Rest and real care
- Acceptance of others’ failures
- Special treatment
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Author's notes
These notes were updated in December 2023 with some minor amendments.