Practicing Christian Leadership, Student Workbook, SW11

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b. Mark 11.22-24

c. Mark 16.17-18

d. John 14.13

e. John 15.7

4. Paul sought prayer on his behalf and others, and believed this prayer would grant blessing to many, 2 Cor. 1.11.

5. The Apostles prayed constantly for the well-being and growth of the believers under their care, cf. Eph. 1.15-16; cf. Rom. 1.8-9; Phil. 1.3-4; Col. 1.3; 2 Thess. 1.3, etc.

B. Shepherds do not run away from the flock or abandon them in the face of danger: the importance of presence .

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1. Understand the importance of presence (being present with the one suffering during their situation), John 10.11-15.

2. Learn the art of being an empathic listener (“that skill of placing oneself in another’s situation”).

a. Rom. 12.15

b. 2 Cor. 11.28-29