Practicing Christian Leadership, Student Workbook, SW11

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» The fundamental concept of Christian leadership is representation. As representatives of Jesus, his Church, and the Christian faith, we are called by God to lead God’s people to bring glory and honor to God. » Perhaps the most critical way in which we represent God is to lead his people in worship. » Worship is not mere form, tradition, and going through the motions of weekly service; true worship involves our obedience to the Spirit, according to the truth of God’s Word, in proper liturgical order, grounded in a living faith that celebrates God and his work in the world. » We lead the people into the presence of God in dependence on the Lord Jesus Christ alone to bring us before the Father. Please take as much time as you have available to answer these and other questions that the video brought out. This segment outlined one of the critical concepts of practical Christian leadership, which is the representing of God in Christ before his people for his purpose and the advance of his Kingdom, to his glory. Be clear and concise in your answers, and where possible, support with Scripture! 1. What does it mean to say that “a practicing Christian leader is one called by God to represent his purposes and interests in the midst of his people?” 2. As ambassadors of God, how do we as practicing Christian leaders “stay in touch” with headquarters to speak and act on his behalf most accurately? 3. In what ways may a Christian leader be called to represent God’s interests in the body? 4. What similarities are there between the role of an ambassador to his appointed nation and the Christian leader in relationship to Christ? 5. What are the three dimensions in which a Christian leader is called to represent God? Is there any authority from the Lord to tear others down or destroy? Explain.

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