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. Bishops superintend the outreach and efforts of various ministers and their congregations as they seek to strengthen church life and outreach in a given locale, Phil. 2.25-26.

2. A bishop provides oversight and answerability to those ministers and churches under their care.

a. Col. 4.17

b. 2 Tim. 4.5

c. Col. 4.7-9

d. 1 Cor. 4.17

e. 2 Cor. 12.18

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f. Eph. 6.22

g. Phil. 2.28

h. 1 Thess. 3.5

3. As a superintendent, a bishop challenges those ministers and churches under his care to deepen in their faith walk and attain to the goals which they have committed themselves to.