Lesson 10: Spiritual Leadership
A.Scriptural Principles
1.Fivefold ministry: equipping every member to serve, Ephesians 4:11-16.
2.Leadership through service, Matthew 20:25-28 (not authoritarianism).
3.Leadership by example, I Peter 5:1-4 (not authoritarianism).
4.Unity yet diversity of gifts in the body of Christ, Romans 12:4-6; I Corinthians 12:4-7.
5.Protecting God’s people (the anointed, the prophets), Psalm 105:13-15.
6.Love is the proper motivation for self and others, I Corinthians 13 (not anger, James 1:19-20).
7.Respect for others, Matthew 7:12 (not humiliation or threats).
8.Reliance on the Word (source of authority) and the Spirit (source of power).
B.Qualifications for Spiritual Leadership
1.Spirituality, I Timothy 4:12.
2.Servanthood, Mark 10:42-44.
3.Faithfulness, I Corinthians 4:2.
a.Responsible, trustworthy, loyal, truthful, dedicated.
b.Galatians 5:22; Matthew 25:14-30; Luke 19:12-27.
4.Ability.
a.Spirit of excellence, Daniel 6:3.
b.Goodness, Galatians 5:22.
5.Discipline.
a.Be organized: priorities, goals, plan of action, evaluation.
b.Work diligently.
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