OUTLINE FOR BIOGRAPHICAL STUDY: PETER AS A TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADER
OUTLINE FOR BIOGRAPHICAL STUDY: PETER AS A TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADER
Introduction
Thesis Statement: Peter’s background, personal strengths and faith in the Lord gave him the ability to be the transformational leader that the early Church needed to spread the word of God throughout the world.
Introduce Peter’s role in the modern Church/other types of Christianity
This research will focus on the leadership of Peter during the early years of the Church. Information for the research was culled from a variety of sources, including Catholic sources, Protestant sources, and even secular sources—each piece gives a completely new and different understanding of the Apostle Peter and his leadership style in the early days of the Church. The researcher collected sources and then judged them on their validity, removing sources that made claims that could not be substantiated accurately. The research was intentionally chosen from a number of different fields of study.
Biographical Background of Peter
Peter is from Bethsaida in Galilee
Peter was a fisherman before he met Jesus, and became part of Jesus’ inner circle of Apostles.
He is the one who thrice denied Jesus, and he spent the rest of his life spreading Christ’s teachings.
He was crucified in Rome by the Emperor
Peter’s Leadership Style
Promoted leading by example rather than by exerting control over the flock
Peter has sometimes been called a “servant” leader because he promotes serving one’s underlings rather than ruling them
Focus on humility and humble nature of leadership
Principle-driven leadership
Conclusions
Where would the Church be without Peter? In a very different place than it is today.
Peter’s leadership style has applications in the secular world as well
Can be applied to business
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