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interactive apostolic ministry training

Class 201—Leadership in the New Testament Church, 1

Session 2 Notes: God’s call on leaders

He chose David His servant and took him from the sheep pens; from
tending the sheep He brought him to be the shepherd of His people
Jacob, of Israel His inheritance.

And David shepherded them with integrity of heart; with skillful hands he
lead them.

Psalm 78:70-72
Course Outline:

o The nature of leadership in the New Testament church

o God’s call on leaders
o God’s preparation of leaders
o The progression of leaders
o The heart qualities of leaders
o The functions & duties of leaders
o The skills of leaders

The Nature of Leadership in the New Testament Church

Three truths to embrace:

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What is the biblical model?

How do we fix the Church in America?

Focus on Function:
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Things we all share in common:

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Things that God distributes as He chooses:

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How to begin functioning in a New Testament paradigm:

By the grace of God I am what I am, and His grace to me was not without effect. No, I
worked harder than all of them—yet not I, but the grace of God that was with me. 1
Cor 15:10

As God’s fellow workers we urge you not to receive God’s grace in vain. 2 Cor 6:1

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