Practicing Christian Leadership, Mentor's Guide, MG11

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P R A C T I C I N G C H R I S T I A N L E A D E R S H I P

II. The Ministry of the Word of God

Acts 6.3-4 Therefore, brothers, pick out from among you seven men of good repute, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we will appoint to this duty. [4] But we will devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word. When I listen to the reading of Scripture in worship, I try to remember that it is the record of how God has initiated a relationship with me, sought me out, and brought me to himself.

A. What it is not

1. Asserting that your view is more important than the others members of God’s people

2. Making agreement with your ideas the standard of Christian discipleship

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3. Assuming that whatever the leader suggests must be taken as the gospel truth

B. What it is: ensuring that the people of God whom I represent and serve are nourished upon the Word of God It is your solemn duty and privilege to ensure that the people of God in your assembly are nourished, enlightened, and equipped through a deep and satisfying knowledge of the Word of God!

~ Robert Webber. Worship is a Verb. Peabody, MA: Hendrickson Publishers, 1995. p. 73.

1. Enable the people of God to hear the voice of God .

a. 1 Cor. 1.17-18

b. 2 Cor. 4.2

2. Enable the people of God to remember the Word of God .

a. 2 Tim. 2.2