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. Teach them the biblical principles surrounding the need for pastors and undershepherds among the people of God.

a. Heb. 13.17

b. 1 Thess. 5.12

2. Explain the role of Christian leadership in the development of their faith and growth in the Lord.

a. To labor among them in the Word of God, 1 Tim. 5.17

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b. To guard them from error and destruction, Acts 20.28-31

3. Encourage them to get to know their leaders and interact with them, Heb. 13.7.

Conclusion

» The process of welcoming and integrating new believers into the Church is called incorporation. » As practicing Christian leaders, we are called as God’s representatives to do all we can to incorporate new believers into our fellowships as smoothly and warmly as possible. » Incorporation involves accepting new believers on the basis of their repentance and faith, grounding them in the Word of God regarding Jesus, guiding them personally into the dimensions of Church family life, and ensuring that they are given godly pastors who will shepherd them in the body.