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

If you are interested in pursuing some of the ideas of The Christian Leader as Deacon (Diakonoi) , you might want to give these books a try:

Resources and Bibliographies

Bilezikian, Gilbert. Community 101 . Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1997.

Dresselhaus, Richard. The Deacon and His Ministry . Springfield, MO: Gospel Publishing House, 1977.

Getz, Gene A. The Measure of a Man . Ventura, CA: Regal Books, 1974.

Strauch, Alexander. The New Testament Deacon: The Church’s Minister of Mercy . Colorado Springs, CO: Lewis and Roth Publishers, 1992. ------. The New Testament Deacon Study Guide . Colorado Springs, CO: Lewis and Roth Publishers, 1992. Tan, Siang-Yang. Full Service: Moving from Self-serve Christianity to Total Servanthood . Baker Books, 2006. Webb, Henry. Deacons: Servant Models in the Church . 2nd ed. Nashville: Broadman and Holman Publishers, 2001. Whether or not you have been called to the specific ministry of the diaconate, Christ desires that we learn what it means to be a servant, to be willing to take the lowest role in order that others may be blessed, encouraged, and equipped. What is certain is that your ministry in Christ, however he leads you, will demand this same level of selfless sacrifice and effort. This is the part of the lesson designed to give you an opportunity to seek to make practical connection of the truths you have just learned to your own walk and ministry. Of all the principles you have learned in this lesson, which one seems to stay with you, which one is the Holy Spirit leading you to both ponder and apply throughout this upcoming week? Furthermore, what particular questions come to mind as you think about your understanding of Christ’s example, and how that should impact your own leadership and ministry? Spend time this week prayerfully meditating upon these questions, and respond promptly to the Spirit’s leading as he reveals to you his will.

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Ministry Connections

The role of the Holy Spirit in learning the mind and wisdom of God is central in all theological investigation. Every student of Scripture needs the illumination and filling of the Spirit in order to understand God’s will (cf. 1 Cor. 2.9-1). During each

Counseling and Prayer