✝️ What can I learn from the leadership principles
and nature of Paul and Billy Graham?
A guide to a spiritual journey
What can we learn from the lives and leadership principles of spiritual leaders like Paul and Billy Graham? In this article, an in-depth and practical analysis of the qualities, behaviors, and discipline necessary to be a true servant of Jesus Christ is provided.
1. Clarity of purpose and calling – ‘Why am I here?’
✧ Paul’s Life: Calling and Planning
Paul clearly stated:
“A servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle…” (Romans 1:1)
Paul’s life was chosen for a specific purpose—to preach the gospel to the nations.
✧ Billy Graham’s Life: One Goal
Billy Graham preached the gospel to over 500 million people. When a reporter asked him, “What is the secret of your success?” he said,
“God called me to preach – and I preached.”
☞ What can I learn?
– My life is not in vain.
– God has a special plan for me.
– I must discover the clarity of my calling through prayer.
2. A Gospel-Centered Life – ‘The Cross at the Center’
✧ Paul’s Teachings
“I determined not to know anything among you except Jesus Christ and his cross…” (1 Corinthians 2:2)
✧ Billy Graham’s teachings
centered on the message of the cross in every one of his messages. He would say:
“The Cross is offensive to many, but it is the power of God to those who believe.”
☞ What can I learn?
– The gospel should be the center of my website, ministry, and entire life.
– I must learn to focus on Jesus and His cross, not on other things.
3. Rooting life in prayer – ‘Rooted in Prayer’
✧ Paul
“Do not give up in prayer.” (Romans 12:12)
✧ Billy Graham
He always spent hours in prayer before preaching.
☞ What can I learn?
– Pray before every task.
– My writing, media service, calling, all must be rooted in prayer.
4. Spiritual Discipline – ‘Living with Self-Control’
✧ Paul
“I discipline my body, lest, after I have preached to others, I myself should be disqualified.” (1 Corinthians 9:27)
✧ Billy Graham
was disciplined in his life of time management, sexual purity, honesty, and service.
☞ What can I learn?
– I should not waste time on mobile, social media, and entertainment.
– Develop the habit of regular spiritual discipline.
5. Honesty and Humility – ‘Integrity and Humility’
✧ Paul
“I am the chief of sinners.” (1 Timothy 1:15)
✧ Billy Graham
He never sought self-acceptance, giving all the glory to God.
☞ What can I learn?
– Serving should be done with humility, not pride.
– I am used not because of my abilities, but because of God’s grace.
6. Loving All People
✧ Paul
“Jew or Greek, slave or free—all one in Christ.” (Galatians 3:28)
✧ Billy Graham
He was against racial discrimination and reached out to all races, religions, and cultures.
☞ What can I learn?
– My ministry should embrace everyone.
– I will not look down on anyone, but show the love of Jesus to everyone.
7. Teamwork and Collaboration – ‘Leadership is not Solo’
✧ Paul
was the leader of the collaboration with Timothy, Titus, Luke, etc.
✧ Billy Graham
He built the team that made preaching global.
☞ What can I learn?
– I cannot move forward alone.
– I need to create mentors, colleagues, and prayer partners.
8. Using Every Means
✧ Paul
preached in the language of the place he visited.
✧ Billy Graham
used radio, television, film, websites, books, everything.
☞ What can I learn?
– Make my website (gracetogospel.com), YouTube, Facebook, SEO all tools for evangelism.
– I am not a slave to technology, but a servant of the Lord.
9. Long Term Loyalty – ‘Faithful Till the End’
✧ Paul
“I have finished the race, I have kept the faith, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness.” (2 Timothy 4:7-8)
✧ Billy Graham
remained steadfast in the Lord until he was 99 years old.
☞ What can I learn?
– May service always be there.
– I must be steadfast in loyalty, patience, and self-dedication.
10. Living by Grace – ‘By Grace Alone’
✧ Paul
“His grace is sufficient for me.” (2 Corinthians 12:9)
✧ Cat Graham
“Without the grace of God, I am nothing.”
☞ What can I learn?
– I will walk day by day in the grace of Jesus.
– His mercy, not my ability, is my strength.
Conclusion: My self-commitment
“O God, develop in my life the leadership and character of Paul and Billy Graham.”
✧ I will live with clear purpose.
✧ I will make the gospel the center of my life.
✧ I will be steadfast and disciplined in prayer.
✧ I will move forward in love, humility, and truth.
✧ I will spread the gospel, relying on grace.
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