Practicing Christian Leadership, Mentor's Guide, MG11

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2. During their times of trial and distress: the Christian leader is present during the times of trial of those to whom he ministers , (a hireling, according to Christ, runs at the first sign of trouble, cf. John 10.11-13.

a. Their times of trial and tribulation

b. Their times of bereavement and loss

c. Their times of distress and anxiety

3. To reestablish them on their faith journey with the Lord and his people: the Christian leader seeks to restore strength to the wounded so they can rejoin our faith journey as citizens of the Kingdom of God, Phil. 3.20-21.

B. The need for providing care and seeking healing: the certainty of tribulation in the life of disciples

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1. Tribulation and trials are prophesied and inevitable; they cannot be avoided in this sphere.

a. John 16.33

b. Acts 14.22

c. Rom. 8.36

d. 2 Tim. 3.12