Writings on Christian leadership and leader development by Malcolm Webber
When Geert Hofstede, a Dutch sociologist, published his seminal research on dimensions of culture in 1980, he found that Americans were characterized by a high level of individualism – in fact, they were rated the most individualistic people in the world.
Malcolm Webber
In our last Letter we began looking at the “Be, Know, Do” (BKD) model of leader development. This model is used by the U.S. Army but has also gained some measure of popularity in Christian leader development circles. According to the Army, leaders lead others by their character, by their competence, and by their actions; therefore, [...]
Malcolm Webber
It may be a surprise to learn that the “Be, Know, Do” (BKD) model of leader development which has gained some degree of popularity in both formal and non-formal Christian leader development did not originate in the church, but in the U.S. Army.
Malcolm Webber
The world is not changed by people who think. The world is changed by people who act. The world is changed well by people who think and act. Have you ever met the top leaders of large, successful organizations and been struck by their lack of thoughtfulness? Not that they were stupid, but many times the very top leaders are not the very [...]
Malcolm Webber
I am an emerging leader. You are an existing leader. I’m so grateful that God has placed you in my life. I really need you!
Malcolm Webber
In our last Letter, we looked at “Three Approaches to Leader Development”: the three ways that a leader development ministry might work with indigenous leaders. The third of these, and the most recommended for achieving true indigenization and contextualization, is the “Build the Designer Approach.”
Malcolm Webber
In the last decade or so, there has been an increasing realization in the church around the world – especially in areas of fast church growth – of the need to build leaders. In response, there has been a steady growth of “leader development ministries.” But, what exactly does a “leader development ministry” do?
Malcolm Webber
Paradigm Shifts Our last several Letters presented significant paradigm changes regarding leader development that are necessary to deal with the crises of quantity and quality of church leaders around the world. It is clear that these all require significant changes of thinking – or, “paradigm shifts.”
Malcolm Webber
A New Paradigm Our last two Letters set forth several significant paradigm changes regarding leader development that are necessary to deal with the crises of quantity and quality of church leaders around the world.
Malcolm Webber
As we have seen, we need a new paradigm of leader development. We cannot keep building leaders the same way while merely trying to do it faster and on a larger scale. More of the same will not do! We need to transform the way leaders are built. We need a new paradigm.
Malcolm Webber