Passionate Leadership Fueled by Stewardship: An Interview with Dr. Denver Daniel

Clearly Christian with Dr. Cy Smith

Summary

In this episode of the Clearly Christian podcast, Dr. Denver Daniel, president of Open Door Christian Schools, joins Dr. Cy Smith to discuss the importance of passion in leadership and how stewardship can fuel that passion.

They emphasize the need for Christian leaders to have a genuine and authentic passion for the gospel and the truths of the Christian faith. They also discuss the challenges and changes in Christian education, the role of collaboration and shared values in fostering passion, and the importance of modeling stewardship and dependence on God.

They highlight the need for intentional congruence and excellence in leadership, and the impact of Christian education in shaping students' worldview and love for Jesus.

Takeaways

-Passion is critical for effective leadership and attracts followers.

-Leadership is stewardship, and Christian leaders are stewards of God's creation, time, talent, and resources.

-Leadership should be characterized by intentional congruence, modeling dependence on God, and pursuing excellence.

-Christian education plays a crucial role in shaping students' worldview and love for Jesus.

-Stewardship can be taught and learned, and it starts with modeling dependence on God and intentional congruence.

Helpful Links:

Open Door Christian Schools : https://www.odcs.org/

Mansfield Christian Schools: https://www.mcsflames.org/

Dr. Denver Daniel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dldaniel/

Dr. Cy Smith: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drcysmithmcs/