A new Pinnacle Forum was launched at Northwest University on Monday December 14, with leaders doing business or mission globally. Dr. Joseph Castleberry, a Pinnacle Partner noted that business leaders were moving to the forefront in mission. The Seattle area has a reputation of being entrepreneurial and many international Christian leaders believe Seattle has been uniquely positioned to bring God's grace to the world. One international export/import businessman mentioned that over a thirty year period Seattle has gone from a relatively unknown city to a prominent world city. The first forum discussion centered on the concept of "Seattle the entrepreneurial city and the meaning for bringing change to the world. Two major themes surfaced during the forum were, the role of business in developing infrastructure for the two thirds world and the need for business leaders to develop strong personal relationships that help grow their life and leadership around the values of Jesus.
Changing the way leaders lead
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Globally focused Pinnacle Forum
A new Pinnacle Forum was launched at Northwest University on Monday December 14, with leaders doing business or mission globally. Dr. Joseph Castleberry, a Pinnacle Partner noted that business leaders were moving to the forefront in mission. The Seattle area has a reputation of being entrepreneurial and many international Christian leaders believe Seattle has been uniquely positioned to bring God's grace to the world. One international export/import businessman mentioned that over a thirty year period Seattle has gone from a relatively unknown city to a prominent world city. The first forum discussion centered on the concept of "Seattle the entrepreneurial city and the meaning for bringing change to the world. Two major themes surfaced during the forum were, the role of business in developing infrastructure for the two thirds world and the need for business leaders to develop strong personal relationships that help grow their life and leadership around the values of Jesus.
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Strengthening Your Practice
Strengthening Your Practice
Navigating the Confluence of Biblical Truth and Profession
Please join us for lunch as we discuss the benefits of living out your faith
in your professional practice: deeper relationships with your clients,
a growing practice, and more purpose and meaning in your work.
keynote speaker:
Jeff Van Duzer, JD
Dean, Professor of Business Law and Ethics, Seattle Pacific University
Friday, February 5, 2010, 12 noon to 1:30 pm
The Rainier Club, Cascade Room, 820 Fourth Avenue, Seattle WA 98104
Cost: $20. Register today
From Jon L Sharpe Executive Director
Leaders engaging the culture with the values of JesusIf Leaders are to engage the culture with the values of Jesus it requires a clear picture of what that leader should look like. When we think of leaders who bring about change we think of people like Martin Luther King Jr., Mother Teresa, William Wilberforce, and of course the penultimate example, Jesus Christ.
As we think of developing leaders who live, lead, and love like Jesus we realize this is going to take God’s grace and power. However, we also realize if we don’t take action and move forward effectively helping leaders grow their life and leadership so they faithfully represent Jesus, we will never see the hoped for change within our culture and the cultures of the world that we so desperately long for.
As we help leaders grow their life and leadership, we will need to help them develop excellent leadership skills, strong character, a biblical world view, and a spiritual life vitally connected to Jesus Christ and led by the Holy Spirit. Pinnacle Forum as an organization seeks to participate with God’s movement as leaders are equipped to live a life committed to God’s reign through them.
We see three areas where we can help leaders grow:1. ForumLeaders need a safe relational harbor-the forum/a relational grounding for leaders/
Leaders need a Knowledge base-/Biblical Worldview/Transformational Leadership/Values of Jesus/Understanding of culture/Ethics & Integrity/ Capacity building/
3. Leadership Field Experience (adult learning)/Understand a variety of cultural contexts/understand their Gifting/passion/capacity
4. Life Compass Retreat
Leaders need to reflect on their life and leadership and plan for future mission
Q-3 Three Defining Questions-our operating systemWho am I?
Who is God?
What am I going to do with the rest of my life?
Forum Facilitation Concepts
The Forum Chair serves the role of a mentor, coach, friend, co-learner, etc… Incarnational leadership means we are in this together… I’m not above as the teacher as much as I’m a fellow traveler called alongside. We want our forum facilitators to have all of the resources available to provide a safe place with enough structure to give security and enough freedom to provide interest, spontaneity, and creativity. We are learning together!
Leaders need to reflect on their life and leadership and plan for future mission
Q-3 Three Defining Questions-our operating systemWho am I?
Who is God?
What am I going to do with the rest of my life?
Forum Facilitation Concepts
The Forum Chair serves the role of a mentor, coach, friend, co-learner, etc… Incarnational leadership means we are in this together… I’m not above as the teacher as much as I’m a fellow traveler called alongside. We want our forum facilitators to have all of the resources available to provide a safe place with enough structure to give security and enough freedom to provide interest, spontaneity, and creativity. We are learning together!
Building Community beyond the Forum
1. Pinnacle Vision & Mission goal
2. Financial Commitment: Sharing in the cost of forum growth, development, and enrichment
3. Confidentiality Agreement
4. Connecting to the Pinnacle Forum Community
Connecting to the Pinnacle Community
A leadership learning community of Jesus followers throughout the Northwest
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