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The Oddity Of Leadership
Have you ever thought, “If I were in charge, things would be different”?
But you know what you make different happen right now in the position you already hold?
You don’t need a title to make a difference! In Session One of How to Lead When You’re Not in Charge by Clay Scroggins,
We will explore “The Oddity of Leadership.” Through Matthew 20:20–28, we discover Jesus’ teaching that greatness grows through service. Together, we examine five practices: that can grow your leadership Whether at home, at work, in church, or throughout our community, God gives us opportunities to help others move forward. Stop waiting for a promotion to begin serving. Whom can you encourage, support, or help this week?
Join us tonight, October 22, 2026, at 7:00 PM ET on Zoom. Find login information on our website gbaathens.org. Join us tonight we learn the Godly way to lead.
Clay Scroggins’s How to Lead When You’re Not in Charge explains how anyone can exercise meaningful leadership through influence, regardless of position. Five key ideas summarize the book:
Cultivate influence: Build trust and relationships instead of depending on authority.
Lead yourself: Take responsibility for your character, growth, decisions, and actions.
Choose positivity: Support the shared mission and approach challenges with hope.
Think critically: Examine problems thoughtfully and offer constructive solutions without becoming critical of people.
Reject passivity: Take initiative, accept ownership, and contribute where you are.