This module explains the broad concept of elder leadership in the church, in particular the key passages about elders as leaders. Part 1.
Lecture Outline Detailed Outline Remember It1 Samual 8:5a-7 The people of Israel wanted a king for the wrong reasons, to be like the other nations. In so doing, they rejected God as their king. Proverbs 14:12 There is a way of leadership that seems right, but it could result in a spiritually dead church.
To rule, direct, or provide effective leadership.
A leader is to be a humble servant leader.
- Why do you think humble, servant leadership is so important for spiritual leadership?
- The two meanings of prohistemi talked about in the lecture are “to rule, direct” and “to manage.” How do these two functions differ? How do you see these two working together?
- Is it valuable for Christians to attend leadership conferences and read books on the subject? What cautions do we need to take?
- Describe two leaders that you know to be humble, servant leaders?
- Pray the Lord will show you areas of your life where you have been resistant to humbly serving others? What steps do you need to change in that area?
“Spiritual Leadership” by J. Oswald Sanders