Foundations of Christian Leadership, Mentor's Guide, MG07

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

1. Whatever term we employ regarding the Christian leader ( diakonos , poimen , presbyteros , or episkopos ), Jesus’ life and ministry fills out the details for the meaning of Christian leadership in the Church.

2. He is our Servant ( diakonia ), Rom. 15.8 - For I tell you that Christ became a servant to the circumcised to show God’s truthfulness, in order to confirm the promises given to the patriarchs.

3. He is our Elder Brother , Rom. 8.29 - For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers .

4. He is our Chief Shepherd , 1 Pet. 5.4 - And when the chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the unfading crown of glory.

5. He is the Bishop of our souls , 1 Pet. 2.25 - For you were straying like sheep, but have now returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls .

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6. The standard of Christian leadership, then, is the exhortation of others to follow us as we follow Christ .

a. 1 Cor. 11.1

b. Phil. 2.5

c. Matt. 20.26-28

d. John 13.14