E-cwip Course 201 Session 2 Handout

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Class 201—Leadership in the New Testament Church, 1 Session 2 Notes: God’s call on leaders He chose David His servant and took him from the sheep pens; from tending the sheep He brought him to be the shepherd of His people Jacob, of Israel His inheritance. And David shepherded them with integrity of heart; with skillful hands he lead them. Psalm 78:70-72 Course Outline: o o o o o o o

The nature of leadership in the New Testament church God’s call on leaders God’s preparation of leaders The progression of leaders The heart qualities of leaders The functions & duties of leaders The skills of leaders The Nature of Leadership in the New Testament Church

Three truths to embrace: 1. 2. 3. What is the biblical model?

How do we fix the Church in America? Focus on Function:

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Things we all share in common: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Things that God distributes as He chooses: 1. 2. 3. How to begin functioning in a New Testament paradigm: By the grace of God I am what I am, and His grace to me was not without effect. No, I worked harder than all of them—yet not I, but the grace of God that was with me. 1 Cor 15:10 As God’s fellow workers we urge you not to receive God’s grace in vain. 2 Cor 6:1 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.