The Father Lens
Another hermeneutic, way of interpreting, Jesus taught, not only for reading the Bible but for life itself, is the “Father Lens.” God isn’t merely like a father in certain situations—it’s who He is at His core and how He always interacts with us (see Matthew 7:9-11). I’m convinced that this is lens is essential for a life a deep faith and unswerving love.
Power Vs Love
I believe this Love Paradigm—what a business leader friend of mine calls the cooperative paradigm—is the engine of Kingdom leadership. It’s the key to creating a healthy organizational culture, drawing out the hidden strengths of others, and inviting people to step into their Kingdom calling. Sadly, many leaders never fully enter the Kingdom realm because they refuse to exchange the Power Paradigm for the Love Paradigm.
Frameworks for Leadership
I’m convinced that one of the most vital things leaders need isn’t more information or better people. Instead, we need the right frameworks to process information and equip the people we already have. With the right frameworks, everything else falls into place.
I want to share three frameworks that have shaped the way I do ministry. I’m not claiming expertise in these areas, nor am I saying my frameworks are superior to others. My point is that having the right frameworks for filtering challenges and making decisions can simplify everything you do.