Foundations of Christian Leadership, Mentor's Guide, MG07

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b. 2 Tim. 2.2

c. Rom. 1.14-16

d. 2 Tim. 2.10

C. The bishop as spiritual director

The bishop is a spiritual director, providing spiritual challenge and encouragement to budding ministers and churches as they proceed on their faith journeys, daring them to expand their ministries and impact as they conform more and more to the death of Christ that his life might be seen in them.

1. S/he provides spiritual counsel and support to ministers under his charge.

a. 1 Tim. 4.16

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b. 1 Tim. 6.11-14

2. S/he communicates and corresponds to those churches under his charge for their uplifting and challenge (this includes believers, his fellow bishops [elders and pastors], and deacons).

a. 2 Tim. 1.6

b. 1 Tim. 4.6