What are some examples of democratic leadership? 562 St. My guess is that he had skills the like of which Moses himself admired, perhaps even envied. There would be no one left who was an experienced sailor, who could help land the crippled ship. They eventually connected with Paul and became his partners in the ministry. If they were to have the strength necessary to make it to shore, they would need to start the day with a good meal. I know it sounds more like mother or a TV commercial, but Paul was dealing with a very practical necessity. Gods power and His sovereign control are no pretext for carelessness or recklessness. Pauls influence was not the result of his political maneuverings, but mens response to his personal competence. Handling the ship in this storm was almost impossible, and any attempt would require an expert crew. The precise status of Julius is difficult to determine: from the authority which he assumed when once (from Myra onward) he found himself on board a ship of the Alexandrian grain fleet, it might be inferred that he was a frumentarius, an officer charged with supervising the transport of grain (frumentum) to Rome. Bruce p. 477. Paul strongly urged them to stay where they were, at Fair Havens. A centurion of the Augustan cohort by the name of Julius543 was placed in charge of the prisoners. It was needlessly endangering others that Paul was trying to avoid. Examples of democratic leaders A few specific examples of leaders who have demonstrated this style of leadership include: Former CEO of PepsiCo, Indra Nooyi, demonstrated how much she valued her team members by writing personalized letters to their parents. In other words, your leadership style should be authentic to you. Priscilla and Aquila are an example of Godly leadership that was displayed or exhibited in a married couple. The smaller boat, was much more easily handled, and would have been the logical choice when trying to make shore, especially in such circumstances. And Joshua did so.". One of the most outstanding examples of leadership in the Bible is the example of Moses. If God {is} for us, who {is} against us? Proud member 1. Fourteen days have passed since they left Fair Havens and the storm first struck the ship.558 The sailors now have little idea as to where they were, or how far they might be from land. This harbour would protect them for a time from the winds. He must have a strong belief in the trustworthy message he was taught; then he will be able to encourage others with wholesome teaching and show those who oppose it where they are wrong (Titus 1:9). The centurion did not seem to be concerned with any of the prisoners, except one Paul. The prisoners (at least the dangerous or violent ones) may have been in chains. That safety is only in Christ. The broad issue is that of leadership. Julius and the others did not seem to look upon Paul in religious or spiritual terms, but only in terms of practical and proven ability and knowledge. In every effective leader's life, there is a time for love, but also a time for courage. Lets examine some of these, because whether you lead one, a few, or many we all have to lead. Discouraged by the disapproval of Jesus, yet blessed by the warmth and affection of Jesus. In the early church there was a problem. How Daniels Prophecy of 70 Weeks Connects to the End Times. Clarence L. Haynes Jr. is a speaker, Bible teacher, and co-founder of The Bible Study Club. Since this was not an ideal place to spend the winter, and sailing conditions looked favorable at the moment, they decided to press on to a more accommodating port. Moses. Joshua had been in the presence of God. Priscilla and Aquila are an example of Godly leadership that was displayed or exhibited in a married couple. Humanly viewed, Paul was constantly in grave danger, but he was never more safe or secure than when he was on his way to Rome. With great difficulty, the dinghy was hoisted on board, and then supporting cables were used to undergird the bottom of the ship, so that it might not break up under the weight of its cargo and the stresses of the storm. At its heart, leadership for the Christian means loving God, walking in God's ways, acknowledging God's blessing, confessing personal limitations and corporate failures, doing justice, seeking peace and asking God for the gift of . (5) The storm, and the gospel which leads to salvation. Accompanying Paul were Luke544 and Aristarchus, who was from Thessalonica.545. The ship did not make it all the way to that beach toward which they were steering it. The encouraging news that Paul was about to tell them was that he was both right and wrong when he had warned them not to sail. In spite of this fact, one man, Paul, emerged as the leader. He left this to God. The need is great. He was courageous as indicated by the spy scenario in Numbers 13:31. If we are not in Christ, who has weathered the storm, then we must endure the storm ourselves, to our eternal destruction. Just about every pastor has "struck the rock" at one time or another; but then, like Moses, the same pastor usually has the resilience to see things through. Leaders in the bible had six key characteristics that included commitment, credibility, purpose, gifts, accountability, and self-discipline. {For I am} confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus (Philippians 1:6). Thus, he did not expect a miracle, nor did he even ask for one. Godly leadership like this can impact homes, communities, churches, businesses, schools, politics, sports basically every area of life. Your community. Free shipping on books, Bibles, gifts, VBS, and church supplies of $50 or more. Neither Lasea nor Fair Havens is mentioned by any ancient writer, two of the hundred cities of Crete. A. T. Robertson, Word Pictures in the New Testament (Nashville: Broadman Press, 1930), III, p. 460. I have always looked upon the Apostle Paul as a godly man, a zealous servant of Jesus Christ, and a powerful preacher of the gospel. If you remember the qualifications of a leader that we looked at earlier, you will see why this is a great example of Godly leadership in the Bible. Given all these factors, the ship set sail from Fair Havens. He must have a strong belief in the trustworthy message he was taught; then he will be able to encourage others with wholesome teaching and show those who oppose it where they are wrong (Titus 1:6-9). Paul spoke up, cautioning them about sailing on any further, and warning them that if they pressed on this would result in the loss of lives and property. A crucial decision had to be made at Fair Havens.549 Sailing was not safe in the winter, due to wind conditions and seasonal storms. Examples. Where is your God, he asked. Indeed, the fate of the ship was not exactly as Paul had warned, for there was no loss of life.551 He simply spoke as a seasoned traveler, an astute observer, and one who had experienced dangers at sea. Apparently Paul discerned that those in charge were predisposed to sailing a little further. An Uncorrupted View of Godly Leadership from Jude, 10 Women in the Bible God Used to Save Lives and Lead Others. The doctrine of Gods sovereignty is multi-faceted, something which careless and thoughtless Christians often forget or set aside. There is nothing wrong with a healthy fear of danger. Pauls leadership was not viewed as spiritual leadership by those on board the ship. As time went on, as Paul was better known, and as the crises on board the ship became more pronounced, Paul stepped forward, giving both direction and hope to all the others on ship. 550 As they waited for a change of wind at Fair Havens, it soon became clear that they could not complete the voyage to Italy before the onset of winter. Examples of delegated authority include parents and their children, masters and their servants, priests serving in the temple, and Christian leaders, as Christ's servants, with the members of a church. Except for Paul, they had all reached the conclusion that the situation was hopeless and that they were doomed. Here are seven whose leadership played a significant role in leading the early church and furthering the gospel. He believed in himself, but he believed in something bigger than himself, namely, "Jesus Christ and Him crucified," (1 Cor. He must live wisely and be just. Progress was slow, due to wind conditions. To Paul, the sovereignty of God was not an excuse to avoid his human obligations or his personal responsibility; it was the motivation for him to live responsibly. They could not see the sun nor the stars (verse 20) and so they were unable to navigate. He doesn't mince words when he calls them "a brood of vipers.". Time would prove Paul right. I do not believe that Lukes central purpose in Acts 27 is to teach us about leadership, but I do think that Pauls leadership is very apparent in our text. Some things dont change. 15 Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of him who is the head, that is, Christ. They took down the sail, which would have been ripped to shreds by the winds, and lashed down the rudders, which would have been broken up as they were smashed against the ship by the waves. Even running under the shelter of a small island (Clauda, verse 16), they could hardly get the ships dingy on board. Priscilla and Aquila were hospitable. Mordecais words influenced Esther to take an action that she would have otherwise not taken. They had to move quickly now to get off the ship and to swim to shore. You may be familiar with the story of Esther. About midnight on the fourteenth day, the sailors determined that land was nearing because the depth of the sea below had diminished from twenty fathoms to fifteen. When Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they invited him to their home and explained to him the way of God more adequately (Acts 18:26). Gods promise was fulfilled, just as Paul had said He would. 9 Much more then, having now been justified by His blood, we shall be saved from the wrath {of God} through Him. 16:8, 16-20). Bob was born and raised in a Christian home i More, The Net Pastors Journal, Eng. His church was a murmuring people. Read Chapter All Versions. You can look at the qualities and simply see how you measure up. 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His great mercy has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 to {obtain} an inheritance {which is} imperishable and undefiled and will not fade away, reserved in heaven for you, 5 who are protected by the power of God through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. Pauls leadership emerged in a time of crisis, in an hour of need, when no one else seemed to have any answers.565 Functional leadership (as opposed to formal leadership) emerges in times of need. The Greater Syrtis was still a great distance away, but the wind might continue to blow for many days, and that was the direction in which it was blowing them. Christ Jesus is He who died, yes, rather who was raised, who is at the right hand of God, who also intercedes for us. If the prisoners were to make it to land, the soldiers would have to release them. A friend of mine, Jonathan Leath, wrote a book he titled You Only Lead One (YOLO). The meeting's facilitator will be acting democratically if they actively seek out the team's thoughts and opinions and encourage them to voice them. Here is one passage that talks about the qualifications of a leader. For more information, see ourPrivacy Policy. 542 The ship in which they embarked belonged to Adramyttium (modern Edremit), a seaport of Mysia in northwest Asia Minor, opposite the island of Lesbos. They would hardly wish to be close to shore in the storm anyway, for there was more danger of the ship breaking up on the rocks than of it breaking up in the open sea. Now they were ready for the days activities. After all, the ships captain and the pilot had more experience, and they also had more to lose. Paul need no longer fear, because he knew the outcome of this storm. Nevertheless, they decided to press on to a better harbor. But he was wrong about the loss of passengers. Simply put, Paul warned those making the decision about whether or not to press on that continuing on was not wise. He is the author ofThe Pursuit of Purpose which will help you understand how God leads you into his will. A church leader is a manager of Gods household, so he must live a blameless life. When Samuel became old, he made his sons judges over Israel. Why not get better at it? The sovereignty of God will then result in the overthrow of His enemies and in the judgment of the wicked. 1 Peter 5:3. There are also plenty of real-life examples of leadership in action. With difficulty, they finally arrived off Cnidus, but were then forced by the winds to sail under the shelter of Crete, off Salmone. It is as certain as the salvation of His own. 544 We know that Luke was on board ship because of the we references, and because of the great detail that he includes, as an eyewitness of the journey, the storm, and the safe landing of the passengers. 36 Just as it is written, For Thy sake we are being put to death all day long; We were considered as sheep to be slaughtered. 37 But in all these things we overwhelmingly conquer through Him who loved us. Peter, the most well-known disciple of Jesus, denies even . The God whom Paul served was a God who was (and is) in control. Imagine this, they would have Paul to thank for their deliverance. The non-swimmers could wait a little longer, perhaps for the ship to further break up, and then clinging to some piece of floating wreckage, paddle their way to shore. los lderes demcratas (41) dirigentes socialdemcratas (18) lderes democrticos (15) lderes demcratas (13) demcratas (8) If elected in free elections, the usurpers of power are usually democratic leaders. Inclusive Meetings A weekly meeting provides the best illustrations of the democratic ideology. Here are some ideas to help you celebrate them this year. Rather, he must enjoy having guests in his home, and he must love what is good. He portrays Paul in many roles throughout Acts, but here he shows him standing out as the practical man in a critical emergency--keeping his head when all about him are losing theirs. And a woman who has an unbelieving husband, and he consents to live with her, let her not send her husband away. What grace was made evident in this storm! The journey was delayed by unfavorable winds. Remember this applies whether you are leading one or many. Pauls Bay is sheltered on the northwest by the island of Salmonetta, which is separated from the Maltese mainland by a narrow channel about a hundred yards wide. Verse Concepts. Paul had a fair bit of experience with sea travel. She had entered the election the previous year following the death of her husband, the incumbent governor who was campaigning for a second term. I think not. It did not take long at this time of year for a storm to brew at sea. Allow me to make one last observation here. Great leaders wash their people's feet. This was a Jewish couple who were deported from Rome. In a storm, control of the ship is limited, and so navigating a narrow entrance to a port would be almost impossible. The reason this type of leadership was necessary is because they were not just passing out food; they were solving a potentially bigger problem. Since leadership happens inside and outside the church, these examples are good wherever you lead. Paul was not striving to be a leader here, but simply trying to be of help. Let no one look down on your youthfulness, but rather in speech, conduct, love, faith and purity, show yourself an example of those who believe. Here are three people who stand out as servant leadership examples in the Bible. The one whose fate was sure and certain, was the most cautious; those whose ultimate fate was most uncertain were those who lived most dangerously. Paul tells the soldiers that the sailors must remain on board ship, if they themselves are to be saved. He must be faithful to his wife, and his children must be believers who dont have a reputation for being wild or rebellious. Airline pilots must constantly monitor weather conditions, and make decisions as to the route they will take, their altitude, and even their destination. The God who was to rescue them was Pauls God, the God whom he served, and to whom he would bear testimony before Caesar. To Paul (in my opinion) this would be akin to jumping off the pinnacle of the temple, and thus putting God to the test (Luke 4:9-12). He loved God. Democratic Leadership Examples President Dwight D. Eisenhower, who was famously democratic in his leadership style, once said that "leadership consists of nothing but taking responsibility for everything that goes wrong and giving your subordinates credit for everything that goes well." Romans 13:1-3 ESV / 3 helpful votesNot Helpful. If their safety was assured then let them do what they could to help themselveslet them eat. The most probable account is that they dropped a floating anchor or drift anchor, which was dragged astern at the end of a rope of suitable length so as to offer the maximum resistance every time the ship plunged down from the crest of a wave. Bruce, p. 486. The safety of the passengers, involved their actions, in eating a good meal, in lightening the ship, and in swimming to shore or in clinging to some wreckage and floating to shore. They had to be full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom. What was it about Paul that made him a leader among men, even in matters pertaining to sailing and storms? Luke now passes over the details of a number of the days that followed, indicating only that many days passed, and that the storm continued to abuse the ship and to terrify its passengers. As the journey to Rome continues, there are yet to be more signs and wonders accomplished through the hands of Paul (see 28:3-10). They invited Apollos into their home and spent time explaining the truth to him. 1. I do not agree. 6 In this you greatly rejoice, even though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been distressed by various trials, 7 that the proof of your faith, {being} more precious than gold which is perishable, even though tested by fire, may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ; 8 and though you have not seen Him, you love Him, and though you do not see Him now, but believe in Him, you greatly rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory, 9 obtaining as the outcome of your faith the salvation of your souls (1 Peter 1:3-9). Take aids, or drugs, for example. Peter: Leaders recover from failure. Paul knew that he would reach Rome, but he also strongly sensed that the ship and some of its passengers would not. 1. The assassination conspiracy was still the main hope of the Sanhedrin as Paul was imprisoned for two years by Felix, but God kept Paul from Jerusalem. The ship ran aground on a reef, where it would be broken up by the action of the still raging waves. Pauls leadership emerged in a democratic society. We are told that the majority reached the decision to sail on, rather than to winter in Fair Havens. This channel is the place between two seas. Here the ship, in Smiths words, would strike a bottom of mud graduating into tenacious clay, into which the fore part would fix itself and be held fast, whilst the stern was exposed to the worst of the waves. After the long battering which the ship had endured for the past two weeks, its exposed part could not take this further punishment, and it quickly disintegrated. Bruce, p. 494. Their troubles to this point would seem insignificant compared to what was soon to come. By the end of this time, all hope had been lost, either of the storm abating, or of any rescue. The most memorable aspect of effective leadership of a pastor is when he has survived the polarities of differing opinions and modeled having each side respect the other's. "He began to speak boldly in the synagogue. 4 The United States is one. Every passenger made it safely to shore. "Hear now My words: If there is a prophet among you, I, the Lord, make Myself known to him in a vision; I speak to him in a dream. The cultural expectations on pastors are mostly unbiblical, entirely impractical, and generally downright unrealistic. He did get disgusted. The approaching land brought a new temptation to the sailors, who better than anyone else knew they were coming upon land.559. (The term Augustan, i.e., His Imperial Majestys, was a title of honor bestowed on several cohorts of auxiliary troops.) It will, however, come eventually. The storms of your life may not have been sent your way to destroy you, but to turn you to Gods salvation. He wanted to spare him, and so he forbade them from killing any of the prisoners.564 All of the prisoners were spared, on account of one personPaul, just as all of the passengers were spared for Pauls sake. Dwight Eisenhower (1890-1969) - The 34th President of the U.S. Eisenhower was the Supreme Command of NATO before he served two terms as the U.S. President. Tim Cook, for example, hires people who challenge and inspire him. The soldiers who were guarding them were not as concerned about their survival as much as the possibility of an escape.