Practicing Christian Leadership, Student Workbook, SW11

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3. Reflect on the history and meaning of Baptism and the Eucharist in the history of the Church.

4. Make these events central and regular in all your gatherings together as the Family of God.

5. Allow members of the people of God to participate in the sharing of these celebration events, but to do so reverently and soberly, 1 Cor. 11.27-29.

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6. Place celebration, reverence, and joy at the very heart of these observances.

Conclusion

» The Christian leader, in representing the Lord, nurtures the body of Christ on the Word of God, and through the sacraments of Baptism and the Lord’s Supper. » As God’s representatives, we are called to ensure that the members of the body of Christ are properly fed and nourished with a full and steady diet of the Word of God, as well as celebrate with full understanding the ordinance of Baptism and the Lord’s Supper.

The following questions were designed to help you review the material in the second video segment. As a representative of the Lord, the Christian leader is called to feed the Church with the Word of God, and to lead the body in celebration of the sacraments of Baptism and the Lord’s Supper. Be clear and concise in your answers, and where possible, support with Scripture!

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Student Questions and Response

1. Why is the presence of God such a critical concept for the Christian leader? What is the connection between the call of the Christian leader and the