Christian leadership manifests through four distinct yet interconnected archetypes that reflect different dimensions of spiritual guidance and practical ministry. The Lion represents bold public leadership, characterized by courage in proclamation and strength in defending truth. The Ox embodies diligent teaching and patient instruction, steadfastly working to nurture understanding and growth in others. The Eagle symbolizes visionary insight and prophetic discernment, soaring above immediate circumstances to perceive broader spiritual patterns and future directions. The Man exemplifies relational wisdom and emotional intelligence, demonstrating the essential human qualities of empathy, understanding, and authentic connection. This carefully balanced framework of leadership creates a holistic approach that effectively bridges the gap between academic theological discourse and practical public engagement, thereby extending meaningful influence into secular spaces and contexts well beyond traditional church boundaries.
[Cover Slide: Why modalities and why now?]
This research on the 4 x 7 matrix modality delves into the discussion of two prominent leadership theories that are based on different parts of the Bible, psychiatry, the opioid epidemic, and patterns of leadership and productivity identified in the Bible. The research delves into the intricacies of these theories and aims to explore how they can be effectively applied in various professional settings. Furthermore, the study draws upon a wide range of sources, including academic journals, books, and articles to provide a comprehensive understanding of the topics being discussed. Through this research, we aim to provide valuable insights and knowledge to those who are interested in leadership theories and their application in the real world.
[Slide 1] This research discusses two leadership theories based on different parts of the Bible and their impact on leadership emergence and human behaviour.
This research discusses two leadership theories based on different parts of the Bible: John Stahl-wert’s four-factor model based on Ephesians 4:11 and John Samuel’s seven-factor model based on Romans 12:6-8. It also highlights associated identity issues that has fuelled the psychiatric industry and the related opioid epidemic. The pattern of four and pattern of seven are two examples of models for leadership emergence, and both highlight the complexity of leadership theory and provide valuable insights into the nature of human behaviour and its impact on leadership.
[Slide 2- Two leadership theories based on different parts of the Bible, one with a four factor model and the other with a seven factor model, celebrate the unity and diversity of different archetypes working together to create a model of leadership emergence.]
Two leadership theories, based on different parts of the Bible, share both similarities and differences. John Stahl-wert’s theory is based on Ephesians 4:11 where we find a four factor model for leadership, while John Samuel’s theory comes from Romans 12:6-8 and is based on a seven factor model of productivity. These models are used to understand the complexity of humanity and its impact for the future. They celebrate the unity and diversity of different "archetypes" working together, as mentioned in 1 Corinthians 14:26 and Exodus 40, to create a model of leadership emergence. This model is based on sovereign foundations and diagnostic discovery in answer to what makes life worth living. Although both theories are models of leadership emergence, they have different contexts, tell different stories, and leave different footprints.
[Slide 3: Psychiatry has prioritised profits and medical status over patients' well-being, with drug trials being hidden and ethical flaws being covered up by mass-marketing, according to James Davies, a psychological therapist and author of the book "Cracked."]
Psychiatrists and the pharma industry are to blame for the current ‘epidemic’ of mental disorders
Psychiatry has become big business. The number of people taking psychiatric drugs is increasing, with 47 million antidepressant prescriptions in the UK alone last year. More and more everyday problems are being seen as medical illnesses that need to be treated with drugs, which makes a lot of money for the industry. James Davies, a psychological therapist, explains how psychiatry has prioritised profits and medical status over patients' well-being. There are many problems with the industry, including drug trials that are hidden, antidepressants that work no better than sugar pills, and research that is manipulated to produce positive results. Doctors are being encouraged by large pharmaceutical rewards to create more disorders and prescribe more pills. Ethical, scientific, and treatment flaws are being covered up by mass-marketing. The premised of the book, “Cracked” by James Davies for example shows the true cost of an industry that claims to help people but is really helping itself.
[Slide 4 - The Netflix show "Painkiller" exposes the role of medical professionals, the pharmaceutical industry, and the government in fueling the opioid epidemic through prescription painkillers.]
Painkiller | Official Trailer | Netflix
A new show titled "Painkiller" on Netflix is currently exposing the heartbreaking and frustrating story of how control drugs, which were originally intended to ease the suffering of cancer patients in their final stages, were used improperly. It details how the opioid epidemic** was fuelled by prescription painkillers and how the Sackler family, who own Purdue Pharmaceuticals and manufacture OxyContin, became one of the most hated families in America. The show also highlights the role of medical professionals, the pharmaceutical industry, and the government in perpetuating the opioid crisis, and how it has affected millions of people across the country. Overall, it is a powerful and eye-opening documentary that sheds light on one of the most devastating public health crises in recent history, and the urgent need to address the issue and prevent it from happening again in the future.
** An opioid is a type of drug that is typically used for pain relief. It works by attaching to specific receptors in the brain and spinal cord, reducing the perception of pain.
