PRESENTATION OUTLINE
If a person leaves family behind and comes half-way around the world to speak, he should have an important message. This talk is that message.
SPIRITUAL SUPERNOVA
Becoming Men of Renown and Women of Honor
Thank you for your service. Thanks for your sacrifice. Thank you for all you do. They're valuable.
Your actions bless your spouse, family, church, school, and society. You make the world a better place.
But the greatest type of leadership you can give is MORAL Leadership
"Being" is More Important Than "Doing"
Integrity is the Bedrock of Influence and Impact
Without godly character, our lives and legacies are built on sand
Important Research on Leadership
Kouzes/Posner's 30 Years of Research
- The most influential person: "family member"
- #1 Leadership Attribute: Integrity/credibility/trustworthiness
If they DON'T believe the messenger, they WON'T believe the message
Think about it.
With each passing day of our lives, it becomes more urgent to decide what type of person we will become
We must decide whether we will leave behind broken promises, only an inheritance, or a rich legacy
Understanding Moral Leadership
What you do matters because "someone" is counting on you. That someone needs you. If they didn't, they wouldn't be counting on you.
Morality Matters
Because You "Promised"
The Greater Your Reputation and Their Trust, the Greater Your Potential For Impact OR Injury
Broken trust breaks hearts and destroys lives
Failed Leadership Brings
- Fear
- Uncertainty
- Distrust
- Cynicism
- Disillusionment
- Dishonor
Moral Leadership Brings
- Inspiration
- Encouragement
- Courage
- Hope
- Stronger Conviction
- Security
Moral Authority = Others' Voluntary Submission or Yielding To You Because of Your History of Consistency
"Without Holiness No One Will See the Lord" Heb 12:4
"A good name is to be chosen over great riches" Prov 22:1
Godliness with Contentment is Great Gain (1 Tim. 6:6)
Godliness with Contentment is Great Gain (1 Tim. 6:6)
The Spiritual Supernova Challenge
Supernova Facts
- The star grows in strength until the end of its life
- It releases a catastrophic explosion
- Bright as 10 billion suns
- Releases more power than the energy of the sun's 10 billion year lifespan
And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord
2 Cor 3:18
7 Steps to
Supernova Status
5. Keep Jesus First, Others Second, and Yourself Last
7. Do It All for God's Glory