Extracted from The Maxwell Leadership Bible
Leadership development always begins with showing concern for the emerging leader, then securing a foundation, and finally drawing commitment.
Jesus models this process in Mark 8: For the second time, Jesus fed thousands in a miraculous way (vv. 1-9), teaching the disciples that God can provide food. A deeper lesson came later when they recognised Jesus had performed the miracle to show them that God would meet all their needs (vv. 7-12). Jesus also warned them about the "leaven of the Pharisees" and to guard against their attitude and perspective (vv. 14, 15).
Jesus slowly moved his men from consumers to contributors. Jesus wanted to get emerging leaders to think about issues beyond themselves. Note the stages of His developmental process:
1. Shepherd: He met their immediate needs; He provided security.
2. Equipper: He trained them to serve; He provided opportunities.
3. Developer: He mentored them to lead others; He provided personal challenge.
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