Focus on Reproduction, Mentor's Guide, MG12

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F O C U S O N R E P R O D U C T I O N

B. Key Scriptures

1. They must have the reputation and experience of being faithful and wise managers, Luke 12.42.

2. They must be trustworthy, 1 Cor. 4.1-2.

3. They must be persons of sterling character and reputation, 1 Tim. 3.1-7.

4. They must steward their gift of leadership with sober commitment and heart, 1 Pet. 4.10.

C. Critical concept: in the humility of Christ

1. God’s leader demonstrates the mind and lifestyle of Christ in his or her actions and relationships, Phil. 2.5-11.

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2. God’s leader is faithful over God’s house even as Christ was faithful, Heb. 3.1-2.

D. Central elements of a leader of character

1. Passion for Christlikeness, Phil. 3.4-16

2. Radical lifestyle for the Kingdom, Acts 20.24