Leader Board Session 2 Q and A
1 Samuel 13:14
Importance of Leadership Literature
- Encouragement to read at least one good book on leadership each year
- Book recommended by Dr. Hendricks
Personal Background of Dr. Swindoll
- Birth and early life in El Campo, Texas
- Family background and influence of parents, siblings, and grandparents
Formative Experiences
- Struggles with stuttering and the influence of high school teachers
- Discovery of leadership potential in the Marine Corps
- Spiritual influence of Bob Newkirk in Okinawa
Call to Ministry
- Decision to enter ministry while in the Marine Corps
- Education at seminary and influential teachers
Early Ministry and Career Development
- Transition to different church roles
- Move to California and discovery of writing and radio ministry
- Start of "Insight for Living" radio program
Character and Leadership
- Definition and importance of character in leadership
- Personal anecdotes and the role of integrity
Key Character Qualities in Leaders
- Integrity: Example of Daniel (Daniel 6:1-5)
- Discernment: Knowing right from wrong
- Sensibility: Balanced with common sense
- Humility: Openness and teachability (1 Peter 5:5-6)
- Great Attitude: Positive mindset (Philippians 4:8, 2:5-11)
- Freedom from Fear: Confidence and hope (Joshua 1:8, 2 Timothy 1:7)
- Sense of Humor: Good medicine (Proverbs 17:22)
- Acceptance of Others: Absence of prejudice (Romans 14)
- Faithfulness: Accountability (1 Corinthians 4:2)
- Sexual Purity: Importance of purity and accountability (1 Thessalonians 4:3-7)
- Respect for Leisure: Importance of rest (Matthew 11:28)
- Study of Character Traits: Galatians 5:22-23
Practical Application
- How to apply character qualities in the workplace and home
- Anticipated benefits and those impacted
- Addressing hindrances to starting the project immediately
Conclusion
- Importance of personal character in leadership
- Encouragement to maintain integrity and authenticity
Prayer and Reflection
- Prayer for guidance and gratitude
- Reflection on those who impact and support us in our leadership journey
*The above summary is AI-generated, so discrepancies may exist. Please refer to the audio or video file to verify accuracy.
About the Contributors
Charles R. Swindoll
Charles R. Swindoll has devoted his life to the accurate, practical teaching and application of God’s Word and His grace. A pastor at heart, Chuck has served as the founder and senior pastor-teacher of Stonebriar Community Church in Frisco, Texas. His leadership as president and now Chancellor Emeritus of Dallas Theological Seminary has helped prepare and equip a new generation for ministry. Chuck and his wife Cynthia, have four grown children, ten grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
Howard G. Hendricks
Dr. Howard G. Hendricks, known simply as “Prof,” directly or indirectly touched millions of lives in the evangelical community and beyond. For more than sixty years Prof served on the faculty of Dallas Theological Seminary (DTS), where he taught more than ten thousand students. He served as the chairman of the Center for Christian Leadership for over twenty years. He also ministered in person in more than eighty countries. Through speaking engagements, radio, tapes, films, the sixteen books he authored and coauthored, countless journal and popular-market articles, his service on numerous boards, and his work as a chaplain to the Dallas Cowboys (1976–1984), his reach was and is worldwide.
His legacy, in partnership with Jeanne, his wife of more than sixty-five years, includes four children and six grandchildren. Holding large audiences enthralled at venues such as Billy Graham’s conference center or Promise Keepers’ stadium rallies, Prof would confide, “It’s wonderful to be here with you, but I have a group of delicious students waiting for me back at the seminary.”
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