Leadership Series
(4-Part Series)
FRIDAY EVENING:
Part 1
The Making or Breaking of a Leader
What's Life's Missing Link?
Through dramatic portrayals, historic props, and light-hearted examples, evangelist/historian Richard "Little Bear" Wheeler pinpoints the one essential link to the making or breaking of a leader--Character. The transmission of Christian character cannot be left up to osmosis, but rather, as Proverbs 13:20 instructs, "He that walketh with the wise shall be wise." In full gun fighter's array, "Little Bear" draws further distinction between a fleeting reputation and lasting integrity. Leaders young and mature alike will be challenged by historic examples of true Christian character involving Wisdom, Courage, Honesty, Dependability, and most importantly, Faithfulness to Christ Jesus.
SATURDAY:
Part 2
The Call or the Fall of a Leader
The Lessons of Humility vs Pride
The world's greatest leaders who are most loved and respected have learned the important lessons of humility as taught by Christ when He said, "If any man desire to be first, the same shall be last of all, and servant of all" (Mark 9:35). Evangelist/historian Richard "Little Bear" Wheeler dramatically highlights the contrast between two great leaders: one who learned the lesson of Christ-like humility and became "first in the hearts of his countrymen," and another who did not learn in time for his last stand—a stand of pride before the fall.
Part 3
The Anointing of a Leader
A Man After God's Own Heart
Scripture teaches that "God has chosen the foolish things of the world to put to shame the wise" and the "weak things of the world to put to shame the things which are mighty." That was certainly true in the case of the assignment given to the Prophet Samuel when he was commissioned to find and anoint the future king of Israel. Voted the least likely to succeed at anything other than tending sheep, David would appear at first glance to be the runt, the weakling, the reject. However, through vivid portrayal and practical insight, "Little Bear" demonstrates that the very quality that was recognized in David—a heart after God—is still a prerequisite for every good leader today.
Part 4
The Legacy of a Leader
Standing Alone at the Alamo of Your Life
We serve a mighty God who is able to use all things to His glory—even the unexpected trials of life. Drawing from the insurmountable siege of the Alamo, "Little Bear" recounts the heroic stand taken by honorable men such as Travis, and Crockett, and Bonham, who stood by their word and for their cause of securing freedom for others. This message will serve to encourage, inspire, and instruct "ordinary" men and women in leadership that during life's most difficult challenges—they, too, can stand alone on godly principles—next to an extra-ordinary Savior, Jesus Christ.