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Focused Lives

Focused Lives

by Dr. J. Robert Clinton.

A condensed 3 page article (pdf file) describing the main concepts of the focused life materials.

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Emerging Leaders

Emerging Leaders

by Dr. J. Robert Clinton.

This article (pdf file) provides a quick overview at the material found in The Making of A Leader and Leadership Emergence Theory. Brief overview of leadership emergence theory concepts includes the three major umbrella concepts of processing, time, and response. (5 p.)

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The Ultimate Contribution—A Life that Counts

The Ultimate Contribution—A Life that Counts

by Dr. J. Robert Clinton

This 17 p. article (pdf file) captures the original research done on leader legacies. Later this material became the basis for chapter 6 in Strategic Concepts-That Clarify a Focused Life. 12 Ultimate categories were identified in this research. A 13 was later added after this original research.

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Regime Turnover

Regime Turnover

by Dr. J. Robert Clinton

This 2 page article treats a forced leadership transition, which usually is harmful to many leaders. Suggested alternatives are given. (2 p.)

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Leadership Transitions

Leadership Transitions

by Dr. J. Robert Clinton

This 5 page article suggests that leadership transition, on the whole, are not done very well—in the Bible and in regular ministry. It suggests some things that can be done as it highlights the importance of the Transition Macro Lesson: Leaders must transition other leaders into their work in order to maintain continuity and effectiveness

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Finishing Well Factors: Enhancements and Barriers

Finishing Well Factors: Enhancements and Barriers

by Dr. J. Robert Clinton

This 9 page document joins together three separate articles on finishing well. It describes 5 factors that enhance a good finish, 6 characteristics of a good finish, and 6 major barriers to finishing well.

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These items were drawn from comparative studies of leaders (both those failing in ministry and those finishing well). (9 p.)

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Paradigms and Paradigm Shifts

Paradigms and Paradigm Shifts

by Dr. J. Robert Clinton

This short 4 page article overviews the notion of paradigm and paradigm shifts. It illustrates the definition via 10 Biblical situations. It also suggests 5 paradigm shifts needed by most leaders if they are to impact the Post-Modern era (4 p.).

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(See also a more exhaustive treatment of paradigms and paradigm shifts in the 52 page article 3ParadigmShift.pdf also available at this web site)

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Future Perfect Paradigm

Future Perfect Paradigm

by Dr. J. Robert Clinton

This 4 page article builds on Davis’ secular notion of future perfect (visualizing something in the future and seeing it come into reality) by comparing it to the Biblical concept of faith. It re-defines the future perfect paradigm for Biblical leadership and suggests 5 stages leading to the realized future perfect.

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How to Develop The Gift of Apostleship

How to Develop The Gift of Apostleship

by Dr. J. Robert Clinton

This is a 2 page extract from the book, Unlocking Your Giftedness-- What Leaders Need to Know to Develop Themselves and Others (available from this website) gives 6 guidelines for developing the apostleship gift. (2 p.)

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Apostolic Giftedness--Multiple Gifted Leaders

Apostolic Giftedness--Multiple Gifted Leaders

by Dr. J. Robert Clinton

This 8 page article educes 8 apostolic functions and gift-mixes for each of three stages of apostolic ministry—based on a study of Paul’s, Timothy’s, and Titus’ ministry efforts. Gift-mixes are shown in Venn diagrams. (8 p.)

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Spiritual Gift Clusters

Spiritual Gift Clusters

by Dr. J. Robert Clinton

This 3 page article introduces the notion of corporate spiritual gifts. It suggests spiritual gifts fall into three categories: Word, Power, and Love. It identifies the 19 spiritual gifts listed in the N.T. Epistles and identifies them with these three categories.

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Further it suggests that balance between the three does not mean equal but depends upon the situation and purpose of the local church. (3 p.)


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Spiritual Gifts, Giftedness Set and Development

Spiritual Gifts, Giftedness Set and Development

by Dr. J. Robert Clinton

This 3 page article introduces 5 crucial definitions dealing with gifts, giftedness set and development and suggests that a leader can develop his/her giftedness. (3 p.)

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The Giftedness Set: Four Observations

The Giftedness Set: Four Observations

by Dr. J. Robert Clinton

This 3 p. article (pdf file) describes the giftedness set (natural abilities, acquired skills, spiritual gifts) which all leaders use as part of their ministry influence on followers. It especially notes 4 observation about the giftedness set and gives warnings (some tailor-made for worship leaders).

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Sovereign Mindset

Sovereign Mindset

by Dr. J. Robert Clinton

This 3 page article (pdf file) introduces a paradigm for viewing all of God’s shaping activities in a life. It is a value that should be in every leader’s worldview. The Apostle Paul is the Biblical leader used to illustrate this needed world view value. (3 p.)

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Paul—Deep Processing

Paul—Deep Processing

by Dr. J. Robert Clinton

This 6 p. article (pdf file) occurs in a number of leadership commentaries and is offered here for individual download. It discusses the shaping activities (specifically identifying 6 kinds of deep processes) used in Paul’s life to mature him as a leader. (6 p.)

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Isolation Processing—Learning Deep Lessons From God

Isolation Processing—Learning Deep Lessons From God

by Dr. J. Robert Clinton

This 7 page document gives a succinct introduction to the major shaping activity of isolation (being set aside from ministry) which God uses to deepen the inner life of a leader. This article is given in a number of Clinton leadership commentaries but is offered here for leaders to download without buying a whole commentary. (7 p.)

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For an in-depth treatment of this subject see also the manual by Trebesch offered at this website (Isolation—A Place of Transformation in the Life of A Leader (1997) by Shelley Trebesch.)

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God’s Shaping Processes With Leaders!

God’s Shaping Processes With Leaders!

by Dr. J. Robert Clinton

This three page document (pdf file) looks at the shaping activities (technically in Leadership Emergence Theory called process items) which God uses to develop a leader and lists them in terms of when they most often occur along a generalized time-line. (3 p.)

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The Ministry Time-Line

The Ministry Time-Line

by Dr. J. Robert Clinton.

A pdf file that documents the comparative study of hundreds of unique time-lines of full time Christian workers, this generic ministry time-line was developed It allows an individual to compare/contrast his/he own unique time line. (Last edited 2005. (12 p.)

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Allows for life scheduling (planning on the kinds of things that will come down line and preparing to have a sovereign mindset when they come).

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Looking At Leadership!

Looking At Leadership!

by Dr. J. Robert Clinton.

Article (pdf file) that provides an overview of the tree diagram of leadership with its three fundamental concepts of leadership: basal elements, leadership influence means and leadership value bases.

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The tree diagram presented is the final result of the study of the historical paradigmatic eras of leadership theory as given in A Short History of Leadership Theory (1986). This became the framework applied cross-culturally to leadership research at SIS (6 p.)

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A Vanishing Breed—Thoughts About A Bible Centered Leader

A Vanishing Breed—Thoughts About A Bible Centered Leader

by Dr. J. Robert Clinton

Topic: The Life Long Bible Mastery Paradigm (pdf file). This is the stand-alone preface of Having a Ministry That Lasts used to challenge leaders toward a Bible Centered Leadership perspective. Contains the notion of core items for a Bible leader and an approach to mastering core items over a lifetime for impact in ministry. Introduces the Equipping Formula, a paradigm to discipline one’s life-long master of the Word. (3 p.)

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Time-Lines of 13 Important Bible Leaders!

Time-Lines of 13 Important Bible Leaders!

by Dr. J. Robert Clinton.

This short paper gives Thirteen Bible leaders time-lines (pdf file). These time-lines indicate the most important features about the leader, particularly pivotal points. Definitions given help pave the way for reading these time-lines. (14 p.)

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Bible time-lines are shown for Abraham, Joseph, Moses, Joshua, Jephthah, Samuel, David, Asa,
Hezekiah, Daniel, Jesus, Barnabas, Paul

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The Time Line—What it is and How to Construct It

The Time Line—What it is and How to Construct It

by Dr. J. Robert Clinton.

Basic instructions for creating a time-line (pdf file) A leader's pilgrimage in terms of a time-continuum, made up of major developmental periods. Suggests a four step procedure for constructing your own unique time-line. Numerous examples help clarify the time-line concept. (24 p.)

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Social Base Issues

Social Base Issues

by Dr. J. Robert Clinton.

A condensed 3 page article (pdf file) describing the main concepts of social base.

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Mentoring: Developing Leaders

Mentoring: Developing Leaders

by Dr. J. Robert Clinton.

This was a lecture given at Calvin Seminary (pdf file). Audience: Pastors. Topic: Developing Leaders without Adding More Programs. Mentoring can be added into what you are already doing—but you must learn to “double up.” (23 p.)

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Mentoring Can Help

Mentoring Can Help

by Dr. J. Robert Clinton.

This was a lecture given at Calvin Seminary (pdf file). Audience: Pastors. Five Leadership Crises You Will Face in the Pastorate For which Pastors Have Not Been Trained. Five leadership crises include: 1. Becoming a Visionary Leader, 2. Becoming an Organizational Engineer 3. Becoming A Change Agent, 4.Becoming Cross-cultural, 5. Becoming a Developer of Leaders. (28 p.)

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Listen Up Leaders!

Listen Up Leaders!

by Dr. J. Robert Clinton.

Gives a comparative study (pdf file) of leadership in the Old Testament (predominately) and identifies four basic leadership principles. Was the research that unearthed notion of leaders not finishing well.
(22 p.)

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Getting Perspective on  Sense of Destiny

Getting Perspective on Sense of Destiny

by Dr. J. Robert Clinton

This collection of items (pdf file) describes the concept of sense of destiny and the basic three-fold pattern as illustrated in Joseph, Moses and the Apostle Paul. To this introductory material is appended destiny definitions from the Leadership Emergence Manual. Then follows an example of Destiny concepts as illustrated in the Apostle Paul’s life.

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The notion of critical incidents and their importance to destiny is easily seen in Paul’s life. What you should walk away with from these readings on destiny is: • The notion of a sense of destiny, • The three-fold destiny pattern, • The idea of a critical incident that points to some destiny element, • The basic idea of what a life purpose statement looks like.
A collection of Destiny Concepts from Clinton’s Research. (25 p.)

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Moses - Desert Leadership

Moses - Desert Leadership

by Dr. J. Robert Clinton.

Gives 7 macro lessons found in Moses’ leadership. These are relevant for today. (30 p.)

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Gender and Leadership

Gender and Leadership

by Dr. J. Robert Clinton.

Gives Dr. Clinton’s personal pilgrimage on this topic and his present position. Biblical passages studied and notion of paradigm shift over time indicated. (47 p.)

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Personal Ministry Philosophy—One Key To Effective Leadership

Personal Ministry Philosophy—One Key To Effective Leadership

by Dr. J. Robert Clinton.

Gives the essential nature of a ministry philosophy — a set of values that under gird a leader. A growing understanding of the Scriptures, of self, and leadership situations contribute to this dynamic nature of ministry philosophy.

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Suggests four steps that can aid a proactive approach toward development and use of a ministry philosophy. (74 p.)

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Approaching the Bible With Leadership Eyes

Approaching the Bible With Leadership Eyes

by Dr. J. Robert Clinton.

This was a Presentation at the Navigators Leader Development Conference of March 1998, which introduced the Bible Centered Leadership concepts, especially hitting on the Equipping Formula. (40 p.)

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Bobby\'s Personal Mentoring Experience—16 Practical Tips

Bobby's Personal Mentoring Experience—16 Practical Tips

by Dr. J. Robert Clinton

This was material developed for use with a web-based course on mentoring. It describe some of the things Dr. Clinton does in his personal mentoring with others. (75 p.)

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Focused Lives Lectures

Focused Lives Lectures

by Dr. J. Robert Clinton

Three part lecture series delivered at the 1996 Spring Lectures on Leadership at Lincoln Christian Seminary in Illinois. Lecture 1 deals with finishing well, the goal of a focused life. Lecture 2 overviews the focused life. Lecture 3 concentrates on the focal elements of the focused life, the most important being life purpose.

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This gives a very good overview of an Ephesians 2:10 life, the Bible name for a focused life.
42 pages)

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Finishing Well

Finishing Well

Dr. J. Robert Clinton.

Plenary address spoken at The Leadership Forum Conference at Estes Park, Co. sponsored by Interest Ministries of Wheaton, Il. Four case studies set the stage for presentation of six barriers to finishing well and five enhancements to finishing well. The thrust of this address is to warn and motivate many more to finish well. (24 p.)

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The Mantle of the Mentor

The Mantle of the Mentor

by Dr. J. Robert Clinton.

Plenary address spoken at the International Foursquare Convention in Lexington, Kentucky. Emphasizes finishing well. Three case studies set the stage for the presentation of six barriers to finishing well and five enhancements to finishing well.

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Few leaders finish well. The thrust of this address is to warn and motivate many more to finish well. (26 p.)

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Social Base Processing--Environments Out of Which A Leader Works

Social Base Processing--Environments Out of Which A Leader Works

by Dr. J. Robert Clinton.

Looks at the home base, personal living environment, out of which a leader operates. It suggests that this environment must function to meet four basic needs: emotional, economic, strategic, and physical. It further identifies patterns/ profiles, configurations for meeting those needs both for single leaders and married leaders.

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Article advocates a proactive stance toward identifying the most effective patterns, profiles, or configurations for the future. A must for leaders who want to finish well. (51 p.)

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Boundary Processing—Looking At Critical Transition in Leader\'s Lives

Boundary Processing—Looking At Critical Transition in Leader's Lives

by Dr. J. Robert Clinton.

Defines the notion of boundary and suggests the shaping processes that happen during these critical transitions. Under-standing how boundaries work and what they do can help one negotiate them.

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Add some boundary examples from new short boundary analyses. (43 p.) Contains Instructions (TEMPLATE) for doing a Major Boundary analysis.

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Paradigm Shifts —God\'s Way of Opening New Vistas

Paradigm Shifts —God's Way of Opening New Vistas

by Dr. J. Robert Clinton.

Defines a process used by God to expand leaders to see new things. Numerous illustrations from the Bible and otherwise are given to illustrate the basic ideas of a paradigm shift. This information sensitizes a leader toward understanding and seeing paradigms and paradigm shifts in his/her own life. (52 p.)

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Getting Perspective—Using Your Unique Time-Line

Getting Perspective—Using Your Unique Time-Line

by Dr. J. Robert Clinton.

Article (pdf file) that overviews the time-line, why it is important, how to construct it, how to expand it to add data, and how to interpret its findings so as to move toward a more proactive and focused life. Key resource in using a time-line with a mid-career leader who is strategizing a productive and good finish for his/her life (87 p.).

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