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. Whom do they serve?

a. The Lord Jesus Christ, 1 Tim. 4.6

b. The Church of Jesus Christ, Rom. 16.1-2

c. The leaders of the body, Acts 6.1-6; Phil. 4.2-3

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2. How do they serve?

a. As patrons for those who serve the body, Rom. 16.1-2

b. As administrators of the body’s resources to meet practical needs, Acts 6.1-6

c. As those who labor side by side with the leaders of the church in ministry, Phil. 4.2-3

(1) They worked “hard in the Lord,” Rom. 16.12.

(2) They were “patrons” of the members of the body and the leaders: they waited upon the needs of those in the church, cf. Rom. 16.2.

3. What is the result of their service?

a. 1 Tim. 3.13

b. Matt. 25.21