Jesus, Master of Influence 

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In Jesus, Master of Influence you will learn how you have been uniquely created to influence others for positive change. This course is based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. Chris Widener walks you through the key Biblical passages that describe how Jesus used his influence to change people’s lives. Each session will focus on a particular element of influence that you can adopt into your life, relationships and business. He teaches on the importance of preparation in becoming an influencer. Widener unpacks what specific characteristics do you need to develop to become a master of influence. And how to use your influence as a force of compassion and even for positive confrontation.

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Chris Widener, speaker and best selling author of The Art of Influence, teaches that Jesus is the master of influence. In sixteen sessions you will learn from one of the most influential communicators how the life and teachings of Jesus Christ is the best model for how to become an effective influence that can change people’s thoughts, beliefs and actions.

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Jesus, Master of Influence Introduction

Chris Widener - Jesus, Master of Influence

Jesus, Master of Influence Digital Workbook

In a short introduction, author and speaker, Chris Widener shares about the uniqueness of his course.

The Purpose of Influence

 Core Content

What is the definition of influence? It is the ability to change another person's thoughts, beliefs or actions.

Introduction to Influence

To understand influence you have to answer the Who, What, When, Where, Why and How questions.

The Great Commission

Chris Widener teaches how Jesus’ great commission had both the authority and power to influence others thoughts, beliefs or actions. Jesus gave a mission - to permeate the entire world with his message of salvation. But imagine the world without the influence of Christ?

Influence and the Holy Spirit

Chris cites Acts 1:8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you.  The best way to influence other people is through the Holy Spirit.

The Authority to Influence

Chris references a book “Influence: the Psychology of Persuasion” written by Dr. Robert B. Cialdini and his specific teaching on the law of authority. This law states that people are more likely to be influenced if they believe that you are a person with authority.

The Word and Words

How powerful are words?  God created the universe through words.

Be Prepared to Influence

1 Peter 3:15 ... Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect,

The Attitudes and Character of Influence

To be an influencer you need to know and be passionate about your product or topic, but if you don’t have character people will not be influenced.

The Process of Influence

Rarely do we influence people in one way. It is a process. It is important to understand how God works through the process so that you do not get frustrated.

Sowing Seeds of Influence

Chris teaches about Jesus' parable of the sower found in Matthew 13:1-9; 18-23 and draws some thoughts on influence.

Fishers of Men

A great analogy of influence is found in Jesus’ calling of his disciples by telling them they would be “fishers of men.”

The Results of Influence

We want results. We want the right thing to happen. What are the results we want to happen?

Compassionate Influence

In this chapter, Chris teaches how the Poor and the downtrodden are important to Jesus. We must seek to influence the influence the people that need our compassion.

Confrontational Influence

Chris shares an example of when people who are in trouble are gathered by their friends and family in an intervention meeting.

Accountability in Influence

As followers of Jesus Christ we are all called to fulfill the great commission to share Jesus with everyone. Chris jokes that many instead have been doing the “Great Omission.”

Jesus, Master of Influence

In this chapter, Chris Widener recaps this course.

Your guide, Chris Widener