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

1. Make the Word of God the central textbook of Christian faith and discipleship, 2 Tim. 3.16-17 .

2. Don’t merely give talks about the text of the Bible; actually study the Scriptures themselves, John 8.31-32 .

3. Encourage members to check and double check all teaching they hear by the Scriptures themselves, Acts 17.10-11 .

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4. Teach informally, in the homes of the believers you lead, and allow for opportunities for people to share with one another their insights and questions on the Word of God, Acts 20.18-21.

5. Teach through the entire Bible , not just a favorite portion of it, Acts 20.26-27.

6. As leader, be ready always to share the Word of God, regardless of the situation and give yourself over to the Scriptures to show through your own life their power and significance.

a. 2 Tim. 4.1-2

b. 1 Tim. 4.15-16