Leadership Assessment of Billy Graham
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The Leadership Assessment of Billy Graham
A Paper
Submitted to Dr. James Andy Wood
In Fulfillment
Of the Requirements for the Course
The Life of the Leader
CLED 520
By
Brian A. Robinson
16 December 2011
Introduction to the Leadership of Billy Graham There are many different types of leaders and leadership styles throughout the many cultures of our world. Most are tied to one certain entity or cause. Although Dr. Billy Graham is tied to God, he is an example of leadership that spans across many different sectors. He has impacted the ministry of America by crossing lines of division among the churches as well as cultural traditions. He is motivated by love of God and that love is transferred to loving people and himself. He recognizes that he is man and he recognizes the flaws the stain that sin has left on the human nature. There are many developmental areas to consider in a leader. The ones that will be discussed in light of Dr. Billy Graham and his leadership style is Cultural Development, Relational Spirituality, Holistic Spirituality, Process Spirituality, Spirit-filled Spirituality, Warfare Spirituality, Nurturing Spirituality, and Corporate Spirituality.
The Faith Development of Billy Graham Dr. Graham’s development took leaps and bounds when comparing his legacy today with the teen that was dumped by a girl that intrigued him. Like many, he experienced failure when he had his faith in something of this world. The girl stated that she didn’t see a real purpose in his life and that was like the spark that God provided to light a fire for the world. As he submitted himself to the will of God, he started to grow as in faith and as a leader. When he told God that nothing would ever come before Him again in his life, it was like the pruning of the girl he was head-over-heels for opened his heart for the Holy Spirit to come in and grow him into something that many call great. Although many aren’t able
The Leadership Assessment of Billy Graham
A Paper
Submitted to Dr. James Andy Wood
In Fulfillment
Of the Requirements for the Course
The Life of the Leader
CLED 520
By
Brian A. Robinson
16 December 2011
Introduction to the Leadership of Billy Graham There are many different types of leaders and leadership styles throughout the many cultures of our world. Most are tied to one certain entity or cause. Although Dr. Billy Graham is tied to God, he is an example of leadership that spans across many different sectors. He has impacted the ministry of America by crossing lines of division among the churches as well as cultural traditions. He is motivated by love of God and that love is transferred to loving people and himself. He recognizes that he is man and he recognizes the flaws the stain that sin has left on the human nature. There are many developmental areas to consider in a leader. The ones that will be discussed in light of Dr. Billy Graham and his leadership style is Cultural Development, Relational Spirituality, Holistic Spirituality, Process Spirituality, Spirit-filled Spirituality, Warfare Spirituality, Nurturing Spirituality, and Corporate Spirituality.
The Faith Development of Billy Graham Dr. Graham’s development took leaps and bounds when comparing his legacy today with the teen that was dumped by a girl that intrigued him. Like many, he experienced failure when he had his faith in something of this world. The girl stated that she didn’t see a real purpose in his life and that was like the spark that God provided to light a fire for the world. As he submitted himself to the will of God, he started to grow as in faith and as a leader. When he told God that nothing would ever come before Him again in his life, it was like the pruning of the girl he was head-over-heels for opened his heart for the Holy Spirit to come in and grow him into something that many call great. Although many aren’t able