Gods Prophetic Strategy (GPS): A Blueprint for Building Leaders

Gods Prophetic Strategy (GPS): A Blueprint for Building Leaders

Alexis S. Crawford | 2021

Abstract

A blueprint is a plan that, when followed appropriately, the outcome resembles the architect’s original intent. God has a blueprint for every person. God’s plan results from His infinite wisdom and power to construct humankind according to His purpose strategically and for His pleasure. Blueprints serve as guides to implement by laying out sequential steps to deliver services. They help those charged with implementing the plan to get on the same page. When a project or service goes wrong or a related question, it serves as an instruction guide to discerning the answer.

This blueprint is written for emerging and growing leaders in ministry, organizations, and businesses to increase leadership capacity from a Christian perspective. The blueprint integrates leadership development work and learning experiences based on scripture. Leadership passages are drawn from 1 and 2 Timothy and Titus: qualifications, characteristics, and the qualities necessary for excellent leadership. These elements inspire personal, group, and team growth and development, empowerment, and mentoring. Psalms 1:1-3 and 91 lay a backdrop that describes the way of the Christian leader and details of righteous leadership as a precursor to the leadership information in Parts one through three.

Ordinarily, when the acronym GPS is seen, it suggests the Global Positioning System that provides reliable positioning, location, navigation, and time information anywhere in the world. It also does so in all weather conditions 24/7. That system gives clear directions if there is an unobstructed sightline to the GPS satellites. It is an amazing system that helps find lost and rescued people, helps pilots navigate and find their destination anywhere globally, and countless others find their way to specific goals.

GPS technology is fantastic. However, God’s genius far exceeds man’s technology. The Holy Spirit provides God’s Prophetic Strategy because He is God. He is a member of the Trinity and does not change. He is the helper who comes alongside the Christian and ministers the Word of God. When Christians get into God’s Word, He teaches what needs to be known and understood (1 Tim. 2:15). His voice directs and corrects if we will listen and heed His voice.

GPS technology is fantastic. However, God’s genius far exceeds man’s technology. The Holy Spirit provides God’s Prophetic Strategy because He is God. He is a member of the Trinity and does not change. He is the helper who comes alongside the Christian and ministers the Word of God. When Christians get into God’s Word, He teaches what needs to be known and understood (1 Tim. 2:15). His voice directs and corrects if we will listen and heed His voice.

God’s Word is the priority equipping tool for leading leaders to impact, not only locally and this generation, but globally and for generations to come, leaving a legacy to replicate and follow. The blueprint is divided into parts as follows:

Introduction: prescribes the Christian leader and details of righteous leadership as found in Psalm 1:1-3 and Psalm 91 as a precursor to the information in parts 1-3. Part 1 looks at The Will of God and The Will of Man through these lenses:

• The Spirit, Soul, and Body Connection
• The Art of War or Spiritual Warfare (Eph. 2:8-18)
• The Strategy of the Kingdom (Matt.28:18-20; 6:10)
• The Leadership Ministry Gifts Purpose and Functions

Part 2 contains Lessons from God’s Power Team: 1 and 2 Timothy and Titus – foundations for a biblical leadership model. Part 3 is about Understanding and engaging the Seven-Mountains of Influence: Art, Business, Education, Family, Media, Political, and Religion.

This blueprint contributes to leadership by focusing on the contemporary application of a Christian perspective and biblical worldview of leadership to impact leadership development in ministry, organizations, and business, both nationally and globally. The biblical and Christian perspectives and tools presented help leaders meet antithetical world views’ challenges while renewing, innovating, and transforming systems and teams. The information is formatted to appeal to popular and academic audiences.