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. 2 Tim. 3.16-17

C. Critical concept: by the power of the Spirit: God’s leader operates in the gifting and anointing of the Holy Spirit.

1. The Word of the Lord is sufficient for all that the man or woman of God needs to lead, as he directs, 2 Tim. 3.16-17; Isa. 55.8-11; Ps. 1.1-3.

2. The gifts of the Holy Spirit in the life of the leader provide unction and wisdom to deal with the various needs that he or she will face, 1 Pet. 4.10-11; Rom. 12.3-8; 1 Cor. 12.1-30; Eph. 4.11-16.

D. Central elements of a leader outfitted for the task

1. Endowments and gifts from the Spirit, 1 Pet. 4.10-11

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2. Sound discipling from an able mentor, 2 Tim. 2.2

3. Skill in the spiritual disciplines, Heb. 5.11-14

4. Ability to teach and preach the Word of God, 1 Tim. 5.17-18

5. Capable to evangelize, follow up and disciple new converts, Rom. 1.16; Mark 8.38; 1 Cor. 2.2

6. Strategic in the use of resources and people to accomplish God’s task