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WORDS THAT HAVE SHAPED MY LIFE (108) “I’ll Never Let Go of Your Hand”

Rod Denton in Christian Living, Discipleship, Evangelism, Leadership, Mentoring

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After driving all day, I arrived back in my hometown of Adelaide with my family to commence a holiday break. However, on arrival we were greeted with the news that Sue’s seriously ill 39-year-old brother, Wayne, was deteriorating in hospital and did not have long to live.

Instead of resting up, I felt a prompting that Sue and I should immediately go to the hospital to be with Wayne. When we arrived, we were told that Wayne was struggling to breathe and unable to speak. I went into his room and held his hand and spoke, “Wayne, it is Rod here, if you can hear my voice, could you please …

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT…..The Leader’s High Priority

Rod Denton in Christian Living, Discipleship, Evangelism, Leadership, Mentoring, Mission, Resources

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INTRODUCTION – LEADERSHIP IS INFLUENCE

A defining note in my ministry came when I transitioned from seeing the people in my church as followers, and instead saw them as emerging leaders. I was influenced by the words of Jesus who saw people who followed Him as people of influence. The best definition I know of Leadership is that it is INFLUENCE.
Jesus illustrated this in His teachings:

“You are the SALT of the earth.” (Matthew 5:13)
Salt adds flavour, prevents decay and preserves all that is good, it heals and makes people thirsty.
“You are the LIGHT of the world.” (Matthew 5:14)
Light dispels darkness, promotes health and healing, illuminates

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