Message Notes
Leadership in a Congregation
- Congregations need leaders, as all other organizations do.
- Have you ever stopped to think about why a congregation needs people in leadership positions?
- But leadership in a congregation has its risks.
- As Steve Jobs famously said, “If you want to be liked, don’t be a leader; go sell ice cream.”
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Jesus redefines leadership – Matthew 20:25-28 and 2 Corinthians 4:5(MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL)
- Matthew 20:25-28(MULTILINE REVEAL TINY)
- 2 Corinthians 4:5(MULTILINE REVEAL TINY)
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Leadership isn’t about position, but purpose – Mark 10:45 and John 13:14-15(MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL)
- Mark 10:45(MULTILINE REVEAL TINY)
- John 13:14-15(MULTILINE REVEAL TINY)
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Scripture’s call for willing, joyful submission – Hebrews 13:17 and 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13(MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL)
- Hebrews 13:17(MULTILINE REVEAL TINY)
- 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13(MULTILINE REVEAL TINY)
LEADERSHIP AND FOLLOWERS CREATE A CONGREGATION
- When everyone leads, no one is led. When no one is led, the church goes nowhere.
- Notice one way your ministry leader serves quietly—and thank them.(MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL)
- When a leader asks for help, assume they’re trying to build you, not boss you.(MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL)
- Support your leaders publicly; offer correction privately.(MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL)
- Commit to one leader you will intentionally support, pray for, and encourage.(MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL)
Praying Together
Praise the Lord
- for the gift of faith to trust Him with our financial futures, including our ongoing giving to the Lord through the ministry here.
- for using us to be part of bringing Jesus to our city, region, state, nation, and world.
- for all the new people the Lord is sending to join with us who are experiencing hope in Jesus.
- What are you praising the Lord for this week?(MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL)
Ask the Lord
- to bless, expand, and protect our brothers and sisters of the persecuted Church, especially in Indonesia.
- for protection and blessing for our military member of the week: Kyle Tarbell, Army.
- for the blessing and success for our missionary of the week: Love INC (In the Name of Christ) and Annette Macias, Executive Director.
- What are you asking the Lord about this week?(MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL)
For Further Discussion
- How is leadership in a congregation alike and unlike leadership in most workplaces?(MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL)
- If you’re in leadership in our congregation, are you leading well? If you’re not in leadership in our congregation, are you following well?(MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL)