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In this second session of a 10-part global webinar series from the Lausanne Movement’s Leadership Development Issue Network, we explore the essential role of humility in Christian leadership.
Drawing from the first Beatitude in the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5:3), Dr. Andrew Goddard unpacks what it means to be “poor in spirit” and why humility is foundational for leaders seeking to follow the way of Jesus. In a world where leadership is often associated with power, recognition, and status, this session offers a deeply countercultural vision of leadership shaped by Christlike character and self-forgetfulness.
Dr. Goddard challenges leaders to recognize that humility is not weakness, but strength—rooted in our identity as creatures, sinners, and saints before God. He highlights how true humility flows from discipleship, reminding us that leaders are first and foremost followers of Jesus.
Through theological reflection and practical wisdom, this session explores:
Why humility is so countercultural in both society and leadership today
The dangers and subtle distortions of false humility
How Jesus models humility through servant leadership
The importance of self-forgetfulness rather than self-focus
Practices that cultivate humility, including Scripture, prayer, and worship
Navigating real-world leadership challenges, including authority, boundaries, and unhealthy leadership dynamics
This webinar invites leaders to examine their own hearts and leadership posture, asking not just what we do, but who we are becoming in Christ.
00:00 Welcome and Introduction
02:01 Opening Prayer
03:31 Beatitude Focus Poor in Spirit
05:53 Why Humility Is Countercultural
07:56 Humility Traps and Warnings
09:52 Imitating Christ in Leadership
13:59 Creature Sinner Saint Framework
20:13 Practices That Cultivate Humility
22:30 Self Forgetfulness and Donkey Story
25:12 Q and A Begins
27:01 Advice for Younger Leaders
29:32 Handling Non Humble Leaders
31:29 Humility Versus Weakness
33:13 Showing Up With Authority
34:45 Humility Versus Boundaries
36:59 Challenging Bullying Wisely
39:26 Silence Reflection Prayer
42:14 Breakout Debrief Insights
51:19 Community WhatsApp Reading
53:56 Live Poll On Humility
59:19 Closing Prayer Farewell
In this second session of a 10-part global webinar series from the Lausanne Movement’s Leadership Development Issue Network, we explore the essential role of humility in Christian leadership.
Drawing from the first Beatitude in the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5:3), Dr. Andrew Goddard unpacks what it means to be “poor in spirit” and why humility is foundational for leaders seeking to follow the way of Jesus. In a world where leadership is often associated with power, recognition, and status, this session offers a deeply countercultural vision of leadership shaped by Christlike character and self-forgetfulness.
Dr. Goddard challenges leaders to recognize that humility is not weakness, but strength—rooted in our identity as creatures, sinners, and saints before God. He highlights how true humility flows from discipleship, reminding us that leaders are first and foremost followers of Jesus.
Through theological reflection and practical wisdom, this session explores:
Why humility is so countercultural in both society and leadership today
The dangers and subtle distortions of false humility
How Jesus models humility through servant leadership
The importance of self-forgetfulness rather than self-focus
Practices that cultivate humility, including Scripture, prayer, and worship
Navigating real-world leadership challenges, including authority, boundaries, and unhealthy leadership dynamics
This webinar invites leaders to examine their own hearts and leadership posture, asking not just what we do, but who we are becoming in Christ.
00:00 Welcome and Introduction
02:01 Opening Prayer
03:31 Beatitude Focus Poor in Spirit
05:53 Why Humility Is Countercultural
07:56 Humility Traps and Warnings
09:52 Imitating Christ in Leadership
13:59 Creature Sinner Saint Framework
20:13 Practices That Cultivate Humility
22:30 Self Forgetfulness and Donkey Story
25:12 Q and A Begins
27:01 Advice for Younger Leaders
29:32 Handling Non Humble Leaders
31:29 Humility Versus Weakness
33:13 Showing Up With Authority
34:45 Humility Versus Boundaries
36:59 Challenging Bullying Wisely
39:26 Silence Reflection Prayer
42:14 Breakout Debrief Insights
51:19 Community WhatsApp Reading
53:56 Live Poll On Humility
59:19 Closing Prayer Farewell
