Ministry and Leadership the Jesus Way

In my own effort to follow in the footsteps of Jesus as ministry leader, I spent some time studying Luke (and Acts) to find some of the key principles that made Jesus the most effective leader in the history of the world. Though I am sure that others can be added to this list, here is what I came up with. Hopefully it is helpful to anyone who leads Christian ministry and wants to do it the way Jesus did.

Jesus matured

(Luke 2:40 ESV) And the child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom. And the favor of God was upon him.

Jesus learned and asked questions

(Luke 2:46-47 ESV) After three days they found him in the temple, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions. And all who heard him were amazed at his understanding and his answers.

Jesus was full of the Holy…