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also rejecting the Father who sent our Lord. The entire vision of Christian leadership is anchored therefore on a simple but profound idea: leadership is representation. No Christian leader can function on the basis of their own authority, power, and position. It is not gifting or resources or education or brilliance that makes a Christian leader legitimate. It is the call of God. If God has called a man or woman to represent him, then they must act as God’s ambassador, God’s representative, God’s diplomat. We speak his words, represent his interests, share his burdens, carry out his commands. The emerging Christian leader who learns this lesson will not only carry out their ministry with dignity and excellence, but they will also open themselves up to be used by the Lord to transform others. In order to be God’s leader, learn how to represent. After reciting and/or singing the Nicene Creed (located in the Appendix), pray the following prayer: You sent your Son Jesus Christ, who came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life a ransom for many. We praise you that he calls his faithful servants to lead your holy people in love; to proclaim your Word and to celebrate the sacraments of the new covenant.

Nicene Creed and Prayer

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~ Presbyterian Church (USA) and Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Book of Common Worship . Louisville: Westminister/John Knox Press, 1993. p. 137.

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Scripture Memorization Review

Review with a partner, write out and/or recite the text for last class session’s assigned memory verse: Acts 20.26-28.

Turn in your summary of the reading assignment for last week, that is, your brief response and explanation of the main points that the authors were seeking to make in the assigned reading (Reading Completion Sheet).

Assignments Due