Living and Leading in the Way of the Cross
Living and Leading in the Way of the Cross  
Podcast: The Carson Center Podcast
Published On: Wed Jul 09 2025
Description: In this lecture, Don Carson emphasizes the role of Christian leaders as servants of Christ and the importance of faithfulness, humility, and integrity in their leadership. Carson urges Christian leaders to avoid pride, remain accountable to God, and uphold the way of the cross in their lives. Carson stresses the importance of discipline and the need for leaders to serve as models of Christ-likeness within the church and community.He teaches the following:The need for Christian leaders to be seen as servants of ChristThe importance of proving faithful to the trust given by ChristThe need for Christian leaders to avoid pride and boastingChristian leadership involves being entrusted with the mysteries of God and serving Christ, not just the churchThe differences between Christian leadership and worldly leadershipThe importance of accountability structures in the churchThe qualifications and responsibilities of Christian leadersWhy Christian leaders must prove faithful to the One who has entrusted them with their fundamental tasks