5LQ Episode 237: Discipleship and Leadership Development with Michael Kelley –

In this episode of the 5 Leadership Questions podcast, Todd Adkins and Daniel Im are joined by Michael Kelley, the Director of Groups Ministry for Lifeway Christian Resources and author of the new book Growing Down. During their conversation, they discuss the similarities and differences between discipleship and leadership development. BEST QUOTES “Discipleship is an intentional progression toward Christlikeness.” “Leadership is the joyful taking hold of responsibility.” “Leaders are the ones who don’t run from responsibility, but they take hold of it.” “We have to take a posture of intentionality toward those we are discipling or developing.” “Character is manifested in big moments, but it is made in small ones.” – Phillip Brooks “Often throughout history, the people who make disciples get lost as time goes by.” “The greatest way that you may impact the world is through someone else that you influenced.” “Part of leadership is understanding who you are and then maximizing what you have been given for the sake of others.” RECOMMENDED RESOURCES Growing Down by Michael Kelley MichaelKelley.co MinistryGrid.com