The Evangel Dean Basic Training Resource Handbook

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B. Character: personal maturity and growth as a disciple of Christ, and leader in his church

1. Definition: reflects the character of Christ in their personal convictions, conduct, and lifestyle.

2. Key Scripture:

a. John 15.4-5

b. 2 Tim. 2.2

c. 1 Cor. 4.2

d. Gal. 5.16-23

3. Critical concept: in the humility of Christ – God’s leader demonstrates the mind and lifestyle of Christ in his or her actions and relationships.

4. Central elements:

a. Passion for Christlikeness

b. Radical lifestyle for the Kingdom

c. Serious pursuit of holiness

d. Discipline in the personal life

e. Fulfills role-relationships as bond-slave of Jesus Christ

f. Provides an attractive model for other sin their conduct, speech, and lifestyle (the fruit of the Spirit)

5. Satanic strategy to abort: substitute ministry activity and/or hard work and industry for godliness and Christlikeness