MODULE 5

EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP
LESSON 1. A LEADER OF FAITH
Scripture reference: Romans 10:17

Objectives:
1. To discover the unfathomable richness of the life of faith.
2. Know the characteristics of faith that lead to conquest.
3. Apply the principles of faith on the conquest of the miracle in a practical way in one's personal
life.

Introduction
Faith is one of the greatest spiritual elements that God has entrusted to man, so that he may
conquer what is beyond his limitations.
Hebrews 11 records the exciting stories of men who excelled in their respective generations and
all had one thing in common: they believed and obeyed the Word of God, that is, they were
people of faith. Through faith they conquered kingdoms, achieved promises, drew strength from
weakness, became strong in battles, broke through adversity and allowed God to work the
supernatural.
In the same way, every person who is developing the G12 Vision must activate faith, by believing
and obeying the Word of God, to conquer the supernatural in his life and ministry. Faith allows the
conqueror to see that the impossible is attainable.
There is a passage in the Gospel according to Mark that condenses the most transcendental steps
in the area of faith: (Mark 5:25-24).
This woman knew very well what the law taught concerning women suffering from the flow of
blood. She felt she was an impure woman, for she had become accustomed to living with
something that the law determined to be unclean or impure. Although she did her part to
counteract her illness, nothing came of it. He had been struggling with this disease for twelve
years and saw no improvement, having invested all his savings looking for medical treatment with
no favorable results. It was in the midst of that affliction that God took four steps that became an
example for anyone who wants to conquer a miracle.

1. TO KNOW THE WORD OF GOD.

When she saw a crowd of people near her house, she wanted to find out what was going on, and
they said to her, "Don't you know that Jesus of Nazareth is crossing here? She replied, "Who is
Jesus?" That day he learned that He was the promised Messiah, that with His word He cast out
demons, that He could calm the storm, that He also gave sight to the blind, raised the paralyzed
and continually declared that He was the Son of God. Hearing that it was Jesus produced a positive
reaction in her. It was there where his faith was born and where he opened the door of his heart
to be able to receive each of the benefits that we can extract from God. (Romans 10:17).
(Matthew 11:28), this woman understood that she was included in this invitation and that this was
her great opportunity to free herself from her pitiful condition, she understood that the Lord
would not leave the righteous forever fallen. (Psalm 55:22b)
From the persevering study of the Word, the voice of God comes to the heart of the person and
that is when faith is born. Abraham heard the Word of God again and again, until faith was born in
his heart.
In the same way, the leader must allow his mind and heart to be a permanent deposit of the Word,
so that faith is activated all the time in his life. Through the Word, God renews man's mind, thus
restoring his capacity to dream.
The life of the Lord Jesus was one of great intimacy with the Father. As a result of remaining in His
presence, He had a voice of authority, to such a degree that no one could resist His words or the
spirit with which He spoke; and there was nothing in the universe that could oppose the authority
of His word,

2. VISUALIZE THE MIRACLE

What is visualizing the miracle? It is to paint in our mind a clear and clear picture of what we want
God to do; this woman began to paint the picture in her own mind, she began to see that she
walked among the people, reached Jesus, touched the hem of his cloak and the miracle happened.
One has to learn to visualize.
Visualizing is something that is difficult for many people. Before, I counted myself among them, I
did not know how to visualize. As I mentioned earlier, for nine years I was pastoring small
churches and I didn't know what visualizing was. My motto was, "work hard for great results".
Although I considered myself a good shepherd, because I worked hard, prayed, fasted, visited,
interceded, engaged in spiritual warfare, etc., there was no fruit; then I understood: everything
happened because I lacked visualization. He can understand that prayer involves stillness, waiting
on God and letting God begin to minister to us, that this is when the Holy Spirit comes and helps us
paint the pictures we need to get our miracle.
One of the most impressive teachings in this regard is found in the life of Jacob, when he reached
a wage agreement with his father-in-law Laban. Jacob was left to look after the white sheep alone,
while his father-in-law, with the painted and spotted sheep; and if from the white sheep were
born painted, spotted or variegated sheep, that would be Jacob's wages. Logically impossible, only
a miracle could reverse the situation, that's when God intervened. (Genesis 31:10-13).
Jacob had to learn the language of dreams to enter the supernatural world. God was giving Jacob
the greatest lesson: to change the way things look through visualization. What in the natural was
impossible, through visualization became possible. Jacob saw the males covering the females, but
they were not banks. Although in the natural the males were white, through vision he could see
that the males that were covering the females were painted and spotted. He changed the nature
of the animals at that moment and, as he was visualizing, the miracle happened. After the
visualization he saw the word of God; He spoke to him.
There is a time when God has to confront us with our calling, how do you want to lead lives? Do
you long to shepherd in the supernatural? If your answer is yes, you have to enter the world of
visions and dreams.

3. CONFESS THE MIRACLE

(Mark 5:28; Romans 10:10)
One of the habits of Thomas A. Edison was to call reporters. He would call them to a press
conference and talk about some new invention he had made. He stated it with such clarity and
certainty that it aroused a certain curiosity and interest in people. He would then run to his lab to
carry it out. He knew the importance of highlighting a project and then working hard for the
confessed goals.
For many it is easier to have a goal in secret and never share it with people, because if they
achieve it, they feel some satisfaction, and if they don't achieve it there is no problem, because no
one knew about it. But when we share a great goal, this produces a reaction in our spirit that leads
us to work with much greater strength and intensity than when we do not declare it.
Through the word we trace the path, whether it is the path of life or death. (Matthew 12:36-37)
The Lord always acts in communion and concordance with the word. (John 1:1-2). The Word of
God, when expressed, created the universe.
When the word goes forth from the mouth of God, it cannot return until it has fulfilled all the
purpose for which it was sent.
When believers take the Word, make it part of their own life and confess it by believing, God sets in
motion the whole angelic sphere on their behalf, because nothing is impossible for those who have
placed their trust in God.
(Hebrews 11:3). The confession of the word of the woman of issue of blood made the army of
heaven work in her favor.

4. PERSEVERANCE
That woman, in a daring act of faith, said: "if only I touch the hem of His garment, I shall be saved".
(Mark 5:28)
When one has succeeded in believing, has succeeded in visualizing and has confessed the Word, he
must begin to move in faith and no longer look at the obstacles and adversities that he may
encounter along the way.
This was a woman with determination: "if Jesus does not come to me, I will go to where He is, no
matter what obstacles I have to overcome". What Jesus took into account was this woman's action
of faith. She had taken the right steps to experience the power of God in her life. For this reason,
the woman made room, reached out to Jesus, stretched out her hand and touched the hem of His
garment. And when he touched it, he immediately received the answer to his problem, the miracle
he longed for.

Conclusion
When we make our way through adversity and reach intimacy with God, we can make things
happen. Faith is the forger of our destiny. She is the one who produces within us both the willing
and the doing of His good will. Faith puts us on such a high spiritual plane that it does not allow us
to see the obstacles, and leads us to pass over them. Faith leads us to Jesus, but not to touch him,
but to draw the power of God on our behalf. (Mark 5:34)
QUESTIONNAIRE 1. A LEADER OF FAITH

1. Following the story of Abraham and the promise of a son, write the biblical quote in which he
took each of the steps to obtain the miracle:
a. Knowing the word of God: ____________________
b. Display: ___________________
c. Confess: ___________________
d. Persevere: __________________

2. Write a testimony of your own in which you have obtained a supernatural miracle following
the four steps studied in class.

3. What would happen if a person continuously visualizes and confesses something without God
having spoken to him? Justify biblically.

4. Write twice and memorize the verse from Romans 10:17.

5. Is there a difference between reading the Bible and listening to the voice of God?

6. Do you apply these four steps in your Dream book? If not, determine to do so (respecting the
order). First you must have a word from God, then visualize it, confess it and finally persevere
until you get the miracle).
LESSON 2. THE LEADER'S LOVE FOR THE SHEEP
Scriptural reference: John 13:34

Objectives:
1. To be diligent is to know the state of the sheep.
2. Allow God's love to be poured into the heart to shepherd people as Jesus did.
3. Evaluate the state of leadership of each one and correct, in a practical way, the mistakes that
may be being made in the construction of the ministry and the formation of others.

Introduction
As Nehemiah issued the challenge to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem, the families responded: "Let
us arise and build. Thus they strengthened their hands for good" (Nehemiah 2:18b), for Nehemiah
was clear about the goal to which he should aim. For the leader to achieve success, it is essential
to have a clear vision, both in personal and ministerial life.
(Proverbs 29:18b). The successful leader always knows where he is going, where to direct his
people and how to direct them.
Knowing the condition of the sheep.
The construction of the wall was done in sections. The first section was built by the priest, Eliashib,
together with his brothers. Together they built the sheep gate (Nehemiah 3:1).
The high priest assumed the responsibility of erecting the first section of the wall and was
supported by his brother priests. They were to build the sheep gate, including the bolts, and also
to rebuild the wall up to where the next gate began.
(Proverbs 27:23). Not only do we have to know the condition of the sheep, but we have to be
diligent and meticulous about their condition.

1. LOVING THE SHEEP

After the Lord Jesus rose from the dead, he confronted the Apostle Peter. (John 21:15b-17).
This sounded like a rebuke to Peter, but it became one of the key guidelines for correct
shepherding, the Lord gave us three stages for the care of the sheep:

A. "Feed my lambs."
Shepherding the lambs is the delicate and tender care that the shepherd has with the new lambs.
The lambs are the newcomers to the flock, they are the tender ones; this stage constitutes what
we call the work of Consolidating, of taking care of the fruit.
When a mother gives birth, what is behind a delivery, struggles, battles, tiredness, fatigue,
patience, perseverance, and possibly raising the money to pay for the clinic, i.e. many challenges.
When the baby is born, the mother will never say "Son, only God knows what I suffered for you to
be born, now may He take care of you". No! She knows that she has to feed him, take care of him,
give him warmth, affection, love, food, change his diapers, make sure that he is in good health,
that he doesn't catch cold, create an atmosphere for the baby to stay healthy, etc. That is what the
Lord told Peter. "Do you love me, then create an atmosphere where each newly arrived sheep
receives special care."

B. "Shepherd my sheep".
To shepherd means to direct, discipline, guide or restore. For this reason, the shepherd is always
identified by a staff, which is used when one of the sheep wants to distance itself from the flock.
(Psalm 23:4c)
The wand is to discipline, but it should never be disciplined in anger, with contempt or shouting,
discipline should always be discipline with love.
David, as a young man, shepherded his father's sheep; he also knew God as their shepherd, and
wrote his experience in Psalms 23. From the Lord we learn the different facets that every pastor
must have:
 Vs. 1 - Provides for the needs of his sheep.
 Vs. 2 - Leads the flock to contentment and prosperity.
 Vs. 3 - Knows how to correctly motivate and guide the flock.
 Vs. 4 - He is with the flock even in the most difficult moments, guiding and protecting it.
 Vs. 5 - He prepares his messages carefully so that his flock enjoys a great spiritual banquet.
 Vs. 6 - He can shepherd correctly and with mercy.
Through the prophet Ezekiel, God rebukes the shepherds of Israel for having done their work
selfishly and without love. (Ezekiel 34:3-5).

C. "Feed my sheep."
Through this statement the Lord is saying: "treat the sheep as if they were little lambs, treat them
as if they were tender and newborn, do not be rough, harsh or dramatic with them".
What does "Feed my sheep" mean? Special care for the entire flock. That is to begin to build the
wall of the Sheep Gate, it implies doing diligent work first hand, it implies knowing the spiritual,
moral, family and personal condition of each sheep, it implies that each Shepherd has to
demonstrate his faithfulness to God in the way he cares for each sheep. For this reason, work has
been established with captains, supervisors and Timoteos, so that the work can be done in an
efficient manner.

2. THE GOAL OF EVERY LEADER

When I started pastoring the International Charismatic Mission, I tried very hard to meet the
needs of my disciples and I did my best. However, I soon realized that my best effort was not good
enough. Then, I prayed to the Lord saying: "Holy Spirit, be You the pastor of this church", His
answer surprised me a lot: "Son, I have been waiting for you to pray that prayer for a long time.
Until now I was only your assistant and I did what you wanted. From now on I will be the pastor of
this church and you will do what I tell you". After I prayed that prayer, I saw how pastoring was no
longer a burden for me, and I could see how the church grew much faster than when I was a
pastor.
(John 10:9). Every leader must understand that although he or she has been given the
responsibility of leading a group of people, the people do not belong to him or her. Every person
who comes into a cell already has an owner, they were bought at a blood price by Jesus. Their
responsibility is to lead them to the Master, because only He gives salvation.
You are not called to get followers for yourself, but disciples for Jesus.

Conclusion
God loved us in such a great way that He had no qualms about giving absolutely everything He
had, even the last drop of His blood, to show us that great love.
Before going to the Cross, Jesus commanded us to love one another as He loved us. We can do
absolutely nothing with our disciples if we do not have and demonstrate to each of them at all
times a love of the same magnitude as God's love for us. (1 Corinthians 13:1-3)
QUESTIONNAIRE 2. THE LEADER'S LOVE FOR THE SHEEP

1. Write down three ways in which you can demonstrate your love for the disciples
a. _________________________
b. _________________________
c. _________________________

2. What needs do new converts especially have that a leader must meet?

3. Have you made any of the mistakes that the shepherds of Israel made? If so, what can you do
to change? (Ezekiel 34)

4. Look in the Bible for an example of a leader who has shown love for a disciple different from
those seen in class.

5. Write a biblical example of a leader who has corrected a disciple with love and one who has
done so without love.

6. What is the difference between shepherding and grazing?

LESSON 3. A LEADER WHO BUILDS
Scripture reference: Nehemiah 1:3-4

Objectives:
1. Buy that each one is called to be a leader in order to form others as leaders.
2. Understand that leadership begins with submission to God, to His will and direction.
3. Identify the basic principles of teamwork, taking into account the role exercised as a leader.
4. Remember the principle of spiritual and ministerial growth, that is, faithfulness in small
responsibilities.

Introduction
One of the greatest challenges that any pastor can have is to train the members of his community
in leadership, since this is vital for growth. God sends very valuable people to every congregation,
but sometimes, due to lack of opportunities within their church, they allow themselves to be
seduced by the offers of the world, apparently sensational things, but their purpose is to take
them off the right path, which is Christian leadership.
Leading means influencing others to achieve the development of their highest potential. This
influence encompasses the molding of character, the discovery of values and the recognition of
qualities. In its best context, true leadership is that which allows the individual to lead up to his or
her personal relationship; in other words, the successful leader is one who seeks to do his or her
best, positively influencing others, and teaching them to do the same for others. The way in which
the Lord exercised His leadership always consisted in motivating His disciples so that, with good
will, right attitude and diligence, He would fulfill the desire of God's heart; and so effective was the
work that He developed in His twelve, that they not only made an effort to make His doctrine
known to the whole world, but with joy they offered their lives for the sake of Christ.
God put a great burden on Nehemiah's heart for his nation, he called it and made it the main
reason for fasting and prayer. We must understand that prayer prepares the environment and
prepares the hearts of those who are eminent, to facilitate the things that God wants to be carried
out, as was the case of Nehemiah in which Two prepared the heart of the King so that he would
incline his favor towards Nehemiah, and he could go to fulfill what God had put in his heart.

1. DIVINE GUIDANCE
To know what we are facing
After Nehemiah told the king how long he would be out of the city, and the king agreed, he began
a race against the clock, in which every minute was valuable. For this reason, planning had to be
very strategic, so that all the work could be completed on time.
When he arrived in the city, the first thing he did was to ride his horse all over the place, point by
point, to get a first-hand diagnosis. Nehemiah had to go through section by section, pass through
every gate of the city, look at the state of the wall after it had been torn down and observe the
condition of the people; but at that time he did not share with anyone what God had put in his
heart. He understood that he alone had to make the diagnosis.
There are times when the leader needs to be alone to perceive what God wants him to do and to
know what he is facing.
To know how we should face each challenge
When God called me to the ministry, and I was just starting out, we only had thirty people; so my
prayer was: "Lord! I need you to give me a goal, I need to know where I am going". God spoke to
me, and asked me two questions: What do you want? And in what time frame do you want it?
That is, goals. I asked myself as a pastor, "What do I want?
Before God told me this, I was already applying the old system, that is, I called the people I saw
with the profile of a leader, interviewed them and told them: "I need to count on you, I need your
support, you are a leader and I have this vision". I shared with them the vision of what I wanted to
do and they were all excited and said "Ok pastor, count me in". But they would leave the office
and I never saw them again. That's when I said, "Lord, what's going on?" He replied, "Son, you
keep making plans and I keep messing them up."
God did not want my plans, on the contrary, I had to understand His plans. It was there that the
Lord said to me, "What do you want? And in what time frame do you want it? I understood that I
had to know what God's plan for my ministry was and only then could I have clearer goals.
To execute God's plan
Some leaders work hard and diligently, but they may fall into what happened to the axeman who
showed up to work on a timber.
The soil was good and the working conditions very favorable, so he decided to do well. The first
day he presented himself to the foreman who gave him an axe and designated an area for him.
Excited, he went out into the forest to cut. In a single day he cut eighteen trees, so the foreman
congratulated him and encouraged him to keep it up. Encouraged by these words, the axeman
decided to improve his performance the next day and went to bed very early in the evening. He
got up before anyone else and went to the forest, but, despite all his efforts, he did not manage to
cut more than fifteen trees. "I must have gotten tired" he thought and decided to go to bed with
the setting sun. At dawn, he rose determined to beat his record of eighteen trees. However, I
didn't even make it halfway through that day. The next day it was seven, then five, and on the last
day he spent all afternoon trying to take down his second tree. Unsettled by the foreman's
thoughts, he went over to tell him what was happening and to swear and perjure himself that he
was working to the point of exhaustion. The foreman asked, "When was the last time you
sharpened your axe? "Stacking? I didn't have time to sharpen it because I was busy cutting trees."
Dr. Cho shared that when he goes to minister, he does not serve people, he does not give
counseling, because he does not want any distractions so that the Word can flow and reach
people's hearts.
Every leader must understand that preaching is the responsibility that God has entrusted to him
and that he cannot just stop to give any message, although leaders are trained to do their job
better, and they are given the basis of what they must teach, it is required that we include the Holy
Spirit in our work for it to be effective, and HE will only come if we surrender to Him and seek Him
in prayer.

2. WORK IN THE DISCIPLES

Motivation
Although Nehemiah was very comfortable in the king's palace, he understood that he had to do his
part to motivate as many people as possible and make them part of his vision.
After inspecting the city, Nehemiah gathered the leadership there and motivated them all to be
part of the vision he had in his heart. (Nehemiah 2:7). After they became aware of the reality they
were living, they were enthusiastic to do the job. (Nehemiah 2:18b).
It is the leader's duty to motivate his disciples so that the ministerial work is diversified in the
greatest number of members of the congregation, and in this way be able to see effective results
in a very short time. (Proverbs 14:4)
If you do not have a team of disciples, of leaders, who do the work, who are the ones who support
you and back you up in everything, the barn will be empty. The army of leadership is required;
they are the ones who visit homes, visit offices and minister everywhere. These people work like
little ants, but if you have not developed a training which directs their destiny, as they are doing
God's work they are adequate tools at a very slow pace and may not reach 100%.
When we started the International Charismatic Mission, we did it by visiting homes and having
meetings in homes. Week by week the number of houses that wanted to have a meeting
increased, to the point that I no longer had the time to open one more house for that purpose.
That's when I longed for other people to take my place and represent me in those houses, and
that's why I made the decision to start training leaders.

3. FORGE COURAGEOUS
No coward can have a school of brave men; neither can a brave man have a school of cowards. If
we want to train courageous leaders, the person who is going to train them must be a courageous
person, that is to say, he must not feel fear, insecurity or complexes, whether of inferiority or
superiority; he must be master of himself and have the necessary faith for conquest.
God's strategy to forge his disciples as an army of brave men has not changed, he always tests us
first with small things; God does not give responsibilities if he is not first certain that we are
capable of assuming them.
When David was young, because he was the youngest in the family, he was entrusted with the
work that for others was a bore; but he took it as God's great opportunity for his life, and he put
all his heart into it, doing things as unto God. His job was to herd a few sheep, but this meant that
he had to answer if anything happened to any of them.
This led him to spend entire nights without being able to sleep, guarding them from any danger
that might arise. In this way, David took courage to face the wild beasts of the field, he trained by
fighting bears and lions and always came out victorious. In that small place where David spent
several years of his life, God moved his heart, giving him a courageous heart, which is why, when
he saw that a giant was challenging the squads of the army of Israel, he decided to face him. (1
Samuel 17:37, 45-46)
In order for all our disciples to reach the stature of courageous leaders like David, we must give
each one the right training. (Psalm 135:15b). Just as God worked with us when we were formed in
our mother's womb, He wants us to form ourselves and enable others to manifest ourselves to the
world. Correct formation implies a time of stillness, during which the Word of God given in the
power of the Spirit takes charge of structuring our spiritual man. Just as the being after it is formed
can no longer remain in the mother's womb, but is thrown out into the world, on the spiritual
plane, God expects the same thing to happen, that with the fundamental bases of Christianity a
work be developed by which, in a strategic way, people can be sent to fulfill God's sovereign
purpose of first conquering his own for Christ.

Conclusion
Nehemiah is an example of what a leader determined to conquer can achieve; in only fifty-two
days he rebuilt the wall of Jerusalem. The reconstruction did not begin with the laying of brick
upon brick, but when Nehemiah was able to win back the spirit and the dream of a people who
had lost it.
When one longs to achieve something great for God he must build in the lives of his disciples,
dreams, discipline, perseverance and passion. The challenge of every leader is that his teachings,
his preaching always make those around him grow.

QUESTIONNAIRE 3. A LEADER WHO BUILDS

1. Find a biblical example, different from the ones we talked about in class, of a person who has:
 a. To know the circumstance in which he found himself. ______________________________
b. Obtained a specific strategy from God to act. __________________________
c. God's plan realized in his own strength, and then, with the help of the Holy Spirit.
__________________________

2. What does it mean to "sharpen the axe" in the Christian life?

3. How can you differentiate a human plan from God's plan?

4. Write down three ways in which you can motivate your mentees

5. What must a leader be like in order to forge courageous leaders? Explain your answer

6. Research the history of the formation of David's army, then compare the verses below and
describe in a paragraph how David's work as a leader went, how they began and how they
ended up being his warriors, and how what he learned during lesson 3 is reflected in this
process that he carried out with his team of Brave Men.
1 Samuel 22:1-2
2 Samuel 23:8-39

LESSON 4. A LEADER WITH A SERVANT'S HEART

Scriptural reference: Matthew 20:28

Objectives:
1. To understand the importance of the servant according to the Word of God.
2. Identify the benefits of the practice of servanthood.
3. Learn what are the characteristics of a good servant.
4. Recognize who we should serve and what is the right attitude to do so.

Introduction
The prophet Isaiah had a vision of God's glory. He saw Him seated on a throne high and lifted up,
and around Him were seraphim who worshipped Him perpetually, saying: "Holy, holy, holy, holy is
the Lord of hosts; the whole earth is full of His glory" (Isaiah 6:3b). Living in glory and majesty,
motivated by love for humanity, I make a decision. He would have remained in heaven receiving
the worship of the seraphim, cherubim, archangels, angels and all creation but He did not
(Philippians 2:6-7).
The Most High God, the Almighty, the creator of heaven and earth, worthy of all glory, honor and
praise, decided to take the form of a man and a servant.
Jesus submitted his will to do the will of the Father, he became obedient unto death, even death
on the Cross. He humbled Himself to such an extent that during the last Passover He decided to
wash the feet of each of His disciples. When Jesus came to Peter's feet to wash them, Peter was
greatly surprised. Peter knew that it was a humiliating task that only servants did, and that he had
before him the King of kings and Lord of lords. He did not understand at that moment what was
happening, he could not think of any reason why the God of all flesh should humble himself before
him to wash his feet, so he said to Jesus: "You shall never wash my feet" (John 13:8a). After
washing all the disciples (including Peter), Jesus explained to them the reason why he did so (John
13:14-15).

1. THE IMPORTANCE OF THE SERVANT

(Matthew 20:27). Serving is an internal attitude that has its external reward. (Matthew 24:45-47)
Through the prophet Isaiah the Lord synthesized the ministry of His Son Jesus (Isaiah 42:1-4).
In Jesus are gathered the characteristics that the one who serves God must possess; He was the
one who gladdened the Father's heart because of His faithfulness; He neither grew weary nor
fainted, until He had fulfilled God's purpose on earth. (John 4:34)

2. THE PROTECTION OF SERVING

(Joshua 1:1b). Joshua was the combination of a brave warrior and a diligent and faithful servant.
He had purposed in his heart to serve the servant of God and, to achieve this, he had to be near
him whenever he needed him. For this reason, while Moses was on the mountain for forty days
without descending, Joshua did not move from that place, since he had the supply of water, food
and clothing, all ready for when Moses needed them.
Simultaneously, the people had gone wild worshiping a golden calf, and the only one who was not
defiled was Joshua, for the service guarded his heart and his life.
What distinguishes a servant is:
 Fidelity
 Prudence
 Stagecoach
 Perseverance
What helped Joshua most in the fulfillment of his mission was his servant spirit, for he always
remained attentive to Moses' needs. Anyone who has a faithful servant's heart will be protected.

3. CHARACTERISTICS OF THE SERVANT

Humility: (Philippians 2:8a)
He who is worthy of all honor, glory and praise made Himself smaller than His disciples to serve
them. None of us is as great as He is, none of us is worthy to receive the glory He deserves, none
of us is the Lord or the Master, the titles of "pastor", "bishop", "apostle" or "president" are
insignificant next to Jesus Christ. If the greatest did not consider himself too much to live, how
much less right do we have to feel superior?
Obedience: (Philippians 2:8b)
When Judas arrived with the bailiffs to arrest Jesus, it would have been very easy for Him to
escape, He is God! Just as by a single word of His the heavens and the earth were made, one word
uttered by His lips was enough to stop all the soldiers coming against Him; one word of His was
enough for His body not to feel the intense pain of the Roman whip; one word of His was enough
for all the wounds of His body to be healed; one word of His was enough to descend from the
Cross at any moment; but He preferred silence. He endured all the suffering despite being able to
free himself from it. Why, because he had made a decision: to do God's will.
Faithfulness: (Luke 22:42-44)
The most crucial moment of Jesus' ministry was in Gethsemane. Fidelity to His calling and purpose
were tested there, but Jesus assumed the responsibility of His calling and although He did not
want to go through the terrible experience of the Cross, He said: "not my will but yours be done"
(Luke 22:42b).
We can only be faithful to God and His calling when we completely surrender our will to His feet.

4. WHO SHOULD WE SERVE?

God: (Romans 6:12)
When Peter and John were scourged by the Pharisees, they threatened them so that they would
not continue preaching about Jesus. The courageous response of the Apostles was: "Judge
whether it is right in the sight of God to obey you rather than God" (Acts 4:19b).
Every leader should always keep in mind what God requires of him to do promptly and diligently.
The Lord is looking for laborers for His vineyard: people willing to do His will no matter what
others say or think and without thinking of the consequences; people who understand what His
place is in our lives and give it to Him: He is the King of kings and Lord of lords. And if God is King,
we are his subjects; if he is Lord, we are his servants.
Spiritual Authorities: (Joshua 1:1)
In order for Joshua to replace Moses, he had to become a great visionary, a man full of faith,
overflowing with energy, who had the anointing and full backing of God to fulfill His mission. He
had to raise his people to a very good standard of living, but, to achieve this, they all had to be
conquerors.
What helped him most in the fulfillment of his mission was his spirit of service. As we have already
mentioned, this saved him from the contamination that had affected all the people because of the
golden calf; and at the same time, Joshua was able to drink from the anointing that was in his
leader in order to successfully face the challenge of conquering the Promised Land.
We must be willing to join shoulders with our leader or pastor and follow his instructions to work
on the extension of the vision and with a joint effort, reach the proposed goals.
All persons:
Shortly after Jesus washed the feet of the twelve, Judas turned away and went to meet with the
Pharisees to plan His arrest. Jesus could have waited until he left and then washed the feet of the
eleven, but he did not. As Jesus washed Judas' feet, He knew perfectly well what Judas was up to;
He wanted to wash his feet even though He knew what was in his heart and what he was going to
do.
(Luke 6:27-28). What better way to demonstrate our love than through service, what better way to
do good than to serve? Jesus washed Judas' feet to remind us that we should not only serve our
friends, nor those who behave correctly towards us. We should serve everyone!
If we are called to serve even our enemies, how much more should we serve our spouses, disciples,
fellow servants, parents and children?
Conclusion
Service cannot be a temporary part of a leader's life; service cannot depend on mood. Every leader
must have a heart that is willing to serve God first and foremost and also anyone who needs it,
when they need it and how they need it. We must break through arguments in our minds to
understand that the key to great ministries is to serve.
QUESTIONNAIRE 4. A LEADER WITH A SERVANT'S HEART

1. Mention three biblical examples, with their respective quotations, in which Jesus exercised
servanthood.

2. Reflect on the characteristics that a servant should have and evaluate in which of them you
should strengthen; then, write down five small practical tasks in which you can demonstrate
these characteristics and determine to do them.

3. Check true or false as appropriate:

a. Jesus demonstrated to His disciples how to serve during the development of His ministry
()
b. Not all people should or can be served ( )
c. Service is an internal attitude with external rewards ( )
d. Perseverance is not part of the servant's characteristics, and therefore is not necessary for
the execution of the service ( ).

4. Write the verse from John 4:34 three times, state it and memorize it for the next session.

5. Apart from the cases studied in class, find a biblical example of someone who did not want to
serve and someone who served with the right attitude; then, make a comparative chart with
the consequences of each of the cases:

6. Cut out and paste on an eighth of cardboard an image that represents for you the
characteristics of the service. Then, briefly share with a partner why you chose each image and
together create a short sentence for each image to help you remember what those
characteristics are.
LESSON 5. A LEADER CONTROLLED BY THE HOLY SPIRIT
Bible reference: (Galatians 5:22-23a)

Objectives:
1. Understand that the abilities that each one has as a leader are not their own, but come from
God and the ability to allow Him to act in each life.
2. Put into practice the principles of personal growth that lead to effective leadership.
3. Remember that God is the one who perfects His children in all areas.
4. Evaluate whether or not the traits of the leader are to be formed and achieved in each one.

Introduction
True leadership requires intense and deep work within each person; it is a leader's work that
requires effort and patience to see the fruit. If we are not discouraged, we will achieve
extraordinary results.
David formed the group that joined him in the caves of Adullam into one of the strongest armies
of the time. It took the psalmist many years to work on the character of these people, he had
patience and wisdom with them, and little by little he formed them into what they were.
Our task is twofold: we must allow the Holy Spirit to form our character and we must also help our
disciples to be formed until our personality is a reflection of who Jesus is.

1. THE INTERNAL BASIS

Personality: We may wonder what God had in mind when he decided to create man. There is not
the slightest doubt that He could visualize a being in whom to reproduce His character and His will.
Therefore He breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, for as God rules in heaven, so He willed
that man should rule on earth, over all things. God reproduced His character in the human being
as expressed by the Apostle Paul (Ephesians 2:10).
God designed a just, loving, happy man who could live in society, but above all, who could enjoy
an intimate and permanent communion with the Creator. God's personality was the same as
man's, for what is inside people is reflected in their actions. The Lord takes trees as an example. If
the tree is good, it will bear good fruit; if the tree is bad, it will bear bad fruit (Matthew 7:16-17). If
a person is full of God, he will demonstrate it with his good actions; and whoever does not have
God, will manifest what he has in his mind and heart.
A life controlled by the Holy Spirit is one of firm principles, correct attitudes and self-control. A
person's character should be reflected in the fruit of the Spirit within him. (Galatians 5:22-23a).
To have personality is to understand the redemptive work, for at the Cross all our debts were
cancelled, all our sins were blotted out, all our failures vanished and we were redeemed from every
curse. Understanding and accepting it is equivalent to recovering our identity.
Character: is the external reflection of what we have accepted internally. Pharaoh was harsh and
stubborn because he accepted as counselors and advisors men who were devoted to occult
practices. As a result, the demons subtly crept in and managed to manipulate his character.
When the Lord came to earth, He presented Himself as the Master par excellence. (Matthew
11:28b).
Jesus is the only one who can exert a positive influence on our character. And if he governs our
lives, he himself will take care of removing any negative influence we may have received in the
past. For as He is, so are we in this world.

2. SOME FUNDAMENTAL TIPS THAT WILL HELP US TO GROW

Daily nourish your faith: we know that faith comes by hearing the Word of God (Romans 10:17).
We can see that faith is active, and only comes to people who have been willing to understand the
Scriptures. Learning to live in faith lifts us above circumstances, and allows us to move in this
world as if we were living everything that happens in the spiritual sphere. Our strength consists in
continually confessing the promise given by God for us. (1 John 5:4).
Be a balanced person: it is essential to avoid extremes. Paul gives some advice to Timothy, telling
him:
- Be an example, with your words, your behavior and your love.
- Engage in reading, exhortation and teaching.
- Do not neglect the spiritual gift in you.
- Be careful of yourself and the doctrine.
(1 Timothy 4:12-16)
Involve your family in the ministry: this will be one of the greatest protections against any attack
from the adversary. We know that God is restoring the union of priestly families committed to
ministry. The G12 Vision contributes to the development in your family of a family calling, in which
each member is committed first to God and then to His work (Exodus 19:6) and also an anointing
of reconciliation within each family (Malachi 4:6).

3. THE GOAL: PERFECTION

The leadership that God expects to be exercised in these times of so many challenges can only be
developed by men and women who are willing to let the Holy Spirit mold their character, having as
a goal perfection, just as the Lord Jesus said (Matthew 5:48).
The Lord would never give us a goal that we could not reach, however, the goal that He has set for
us is too high, for God does not expect from us an approximation to perfection, but that our goal
should be complete perfection.
The Lord wants His character to be developed throughout our lives. It is not easy to reach full
maturity in Christ, this implies dedication, consecration, effort and self-denial. Without the help of
the Holy Spirit it would be impossible to achieve this, since the presence of the Holy Spirit in our
lives must be reflected with fruit, that is: "love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness,
faithfulness, gentleness, meekness, temperance" (Galatians 5:22b-23a).

4. TRAITS THAT DISTINGUISH A LEADER'S PERSONALITY

The leader's personality is defined by the following characteristics:
Enthusiastic: the good leader always speaks the good, regardless of the circumstances around
him. Not because of childish positivism, but because he knows and declares the Word of God in
every situation. (2 Corinthians 4:16-18).
- We do not faint: enthusiasm is a high dose of faith that allows us not to look at the
circumstances, and keep us in good spirits in everything we do.
- The inner man is renewed: the only way to maintain a daily renewal is to have an open mind
to the guidance of the Holy Spirit. This implies renouncing to keep traditional thoughts.
- Looking at the unseen: we must commune with the Holy Spirit, so that He may open the
heavens and we may see on the spiritual plane all that we want the natural plane to convey.
When your spiritual eyes are opened, you will be amazed at all that the Lord has for your life,
family and ministry that, through fear or ignorance, you had not conquered, but that now,
through faith, can be brought to the material plane.
Integrity: a leader inspires the confidence of his fellow servants and those who follow him. What
we can show before others is our life of subjection to the Word, which is what gives integrity.
(Titus 2:7-8)
- Introducing yourself: it would be very easy to say to others: "don't look at me, look at the
Lord," but God chose us as examples of inspiration for many. They are looking not only at what
we teach but also at what we do.
- Healthy word: every word that comes from our lips is like a fruit; our life is like a tree. If we
are healthy inside, this will be reflected in the value of every word we say. When a life is
dominated by fear, doubt, or bitterness, it is also reflected in his words.
- Irreproachable: we must have an impeccable testimony in every area of our life; everything
we do at the family, financial and ministerial levels must bear the seal of a good testimony.
Self-confident: someone who does not believe that God can use him will never dare to face new
challenges, because he thinks that if he does, he will fail. But God had the audacity to believe in us.
God's men were strengthened in what He had done in them. (Numbers 13:30b; Numbers 14:9; 1
Samuel 17:46-47).
Reliable: we must assume small obligations as great responsibilities, and never think of taking
personal advantage of what has been entrusted to us, for we are certain that in due time we will
be exalted. The trustworthy leader can be trusted with the greatest secrets, both from his spouse
and from his superior, he will always be in the trusted one (1 Samuel 16:18).
Disciplined: just as the athlete trains day by day to succeed in his race, the believer has to exercise
daily his spiritual, physical, emotional and intellectual senses, and must learn to demand of
himself, in order to successfully complete the race of faith. (1 Corinthians 9:24-27)
Persevering: (2 Timothy 2:6). In Japan, there is a seed that is known as the Japanese bamboo seed
and with this, after being sown, in its first years, nothing happens (apparently). All that time the
seed has worked from the root, spreading it to the four cardinal points as far as it can, and after
the seventh year, in only six weeks, the great miracle happens. That seed becomes a large bamboo
approximately 36 meters high.
In your ministerial life you have to learn to wait for what the Holy Spirit is doing inside your
leadership, and at the right time you will see the development of your leadership reaching an
unprecedented dimension.
Player: (Matthew 10:8). He must have the ability to give continuity to the ministry, through the
people he has been able to form in leadership. This is the basis for continuous growth. Leading
consists of influencing others, achieving the development of their highest potential.
This influence encompasses the molding of character, the discovery of values and the recognition
of qualities.

Conclusion
You are God's masterpiece. The character of Christ has been reproduced in you, and you have the
capacity to be your own master. Know your personality traits, strive daily to submit every area of
your life to the control of the Holy Spirit, and in the traits that give authority to ministerial activity.

QUESTIONNAIRE 5. A LEADER CONTROLLED BY THE HOLY SPIRIT

1. Look up in a dictionary the definitions of the fruits of the Holy Spirit mentioned in Galatians
5:22-23. Next, choose a biblical quote that reflects the essence of your definition and fill in the
chart below.
FRUIT DEFINITION BIBLE QUOTE
2. Complete the verses:
- Because we are ___________ his (God's masterpiece), _____________ in Christ Jesus for
__________ works, which God prepared beforehand. (Ephesians 2:__)
- In everything by showing yourself ___________ of good works; in teaching by showing
____________, earnestness, sound speech and ____________ so that the adversary may be
ashamed, and have nothing evil to say of you. (__________ 2:7-8)
- Learn from me who am ___________ and humble of heart and you will find _________ for
your souls. (____________)

3. Arrange the words in order of agreement and form the hidden statement on them, then read
it aloud and memorize it.
Christ is Holy the me above I am that with a of Spirit and character leader

4. Compose a poem about the work of the Holy Spirit in the life of the leader, including the traits
of the leader mentioned during the lesson.
5. Mention and briefly explain two examples of biblical characters who have reached the
perfection spoken of in the Word of God. Justify your answer.

6. Choose the part of the lesson that most caught your attention and make a deeper study of it
by answering the following questions.
a. Where in the Bible did you see this issue reflected?

b. How can I apply this theme in my personal life and ministry development?

c. Apart from my ministry, what other parts of my life might be influenced by this same
principle?

d. What does God expect from me regarding this specific issue?

LESSON 6. THE LEADER AND THE PREACHING OF THE WORD
Scripture reference: Ephesians 4:15

Objectives:
1. Understand what preaching is and what it is for.
2. Understand and apply the steps to prepare a message.
3. Propose and achieve specific personal objectives through the preparation and preaching of a
message.
4. Understand that God called us to be restorers of families.

Introduction.
To be a preacher of the gospel is one of the greatest privileges that anyone can have in this world.
It is equivalent to being chosen by God to represent Him before the people. Each teaching we
transmit, according to the degree of responsibility we have, becomes spiritual nourishment for
others. If you are a person who has a burning desire to do God's work, you will live with great
compassion for those whom the Lord has entrusted to you, who become like his spiritual babies.
Your concern should be that they enjoy excellent spiritual nourishment.
Through this lesson, you will be able to find some key aspects to become an effective and
compassionate communicator of the truth of the Word of life, which will bring salvation to those
who listen to you.

1. WHAT DOES THE PREDICTION CONSIST OF?

Preaching the Word is more than knowing how to give a message. Anyone can learn a lesson by
heart and repeat it; but the communication of the gospel goes beyond transmitting theoretical
concepts, because the preacher is like a channel where the river of life of the one who is to be its
spokesman flows.
Many preachers have prepared themselves to give excellent messages, thinking that this was the
way to give people what they need, without realizing that something more is required. Every
teaching we give must meet their needs. When someone attends a meeting, they do so because
they are expecting to receive from God the answer to their specific personal situation. If he does
not find something that fills him, he will simply start looking for some other place where the
power of God will manifest itself in supplying all that he lacks.
Those who have lived far from God have fallen into the enemy's trap. It has hurt them in different
ways, which is why the first people to come to your group are likely to be the most needy. (1
Samuel 22:2)
God entrusts them to you so that you can train them to become brave spiritual warriors.
(2 Timothy 2:15)

2. PREPARATION FOR PREACHING

The preacher should begin with the preparation of his sermon in the spiritual area.
He who aspires to be used by God in the transmission of His message to the congregation, must
lead a life saturated with prayer (Ephesians 6:18), and remain in direct contact with the Word of
God (Isaiah 59:21).
The following suggestions will help you prepare a message according to God's purpose:
 Get into the habit of constantly studying the Bible by books, chapters and verses.
 Design the message with your own life in mind.
 Memorize as many texts as possible to help you handle the message with authority in front of
the audience.
 Use the dictionary to accurately learn some terms and their synonyms.

Look for preaching according to the following items:

 Title: try to keep it brief and summarize the subject of the sermon and/or teaching.
 Objective: with the certainty of having the rhema word to give to your group, preach with all
your faith, knowing that the message will meet the needs of all of them.
 Introduction: it consists of an approach to the content, especially with an illustration that
captivates the audience's attention.
 Biblical Text: specify the central biblical reference.
 Main divisions: develop an outline to help develop the sermon in a logical manner. Be careful
to address only those points that the group can easily remember. Some experts recommend
three to five points as sufficient in your preaching.
 Conclusion: make a brief summary of what was presented, making sure that the listener
remembers the different points that were discussed.
 Application: if the conference does not have an application to the present situation, it loses its
primary essence, which is to convert the promises of the Word into life for those who hear.

3. THE HANDLING OF SCRIPTS

 Select the main text from the general topic.
 Examine the context. This means taking into account the verses that precede and follow the
main text.
 Identify the dominant characteristics and themes of the passage. This part will help you
structure the main divisions of the sermon.
 Consider the scriptures in a general way, so as not to neglect other passages that are closely
related to the main theme of the message you are preparing.

4. GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE PRESENTATION OF THE MESSAGE

 Keep your personality. Be yourself; do not pretend to be like others.
 He must first live what he is going to preach. Listeners should see him as an example worthy
of imitation.
 Be clear, concise and precise. The good speaker is the one who makes the complicated easy,
the confusing clear, and leaves a specific, concrete and delineated objective in people's minds.
 Speak in a natural manner. This is as he is accustomed to do with those at home. Do not
speak shouting, because the audience may feel scolded. Don't speak too quietly, because you
may bore them. Always speak from the heart.

Conclusion
The leader must be prepared to communicate the message of Christ effectively. His life is an open
letter, read by the whole world and his preaching will be the only hope that some may have to
reach salvation. His faith will be the example that many will want to imitate and his prayer life will
be his spiritual strength.

QUESTIONNAIRE 6. THE LEADER AND THE PREACHING OF THE WORD

1. Read Acts 2:14-42 carefully and answer the following questions:

Do you think that Peter fulfilled each of the general considerations for the exposition of the
message exposed during the lesson? Justify your answer:

What was Peter's objective and motivation for delivering this speech? Do you think you met your
initial objective? If yes, how do I do it?

How do you rate the apostle's handling of the scriptures? What were your supporting verses?

How would you title this message and was it designed for a current conference? Would you
change or deepen some of its parts? Explain your answer:

2. Against each verse quoted below, write three different Bible references that can be related to
your main topic; then, imagine preaching on each of the topics and creatively title your talks as
follows:
a. 2 Chronicles 20:21-22 Acts 16:25-26 the power of praise
Isaiah 30:29-32
1 Samuel 17:23

b. Romans 8:33 ____________ ______________

____________
____________

c. James 2:26 ____________ ______________

____________
____________

d. Hebrews 9:28 ____________ ______________

____________
____________
3. Why do you think holiness is necessary for those who want to preach a message from God?
Support your answer biblically
4. Think of your favorite preacher. Taking into account what you learned in the lesson, in one
paragraph briefly describe your characteristics and the reasons why you believe your
messages fulfill their purpose in those who hear them.

5. Was this lesson effective for you? What was the part that caught your attention the most?
Justify your answers.

6. Choose one of the topics listed below; then review the tips given in the lesson for preparing a
talk and complete the box.
a. The offering b. Baptism
c. The power of the Holy Spirit d. The Father's love

Subject
Title

Base Verse

Target

Main divisions

Verses and
supporting
material
Areas of
practical
application

LESSON 7. THE LEADER AND COUNSELING.

Biblical Reference: Exodus 18:21
Objective:
1. Understand what it is, why it is important and what it involves to advise others.
2. Make use of the practical tools given in the lesson to improve the practice of counseling.
3. To clear up doubts about the roles of each of those involved in counseling.
4. Identify some of the most recurring issues in counseling and the solutions provided by the
Word of God for each of them.

Introduction
The word "counsel" in the original Greek of the New Testament is "sombouleúo", and translates to
give (or take) counsel together, recommend, deliberate, or determine. Advise, gather, agree
(Strong's concordance #4823). In the Old Testament, the Hebrew word used was "yaáts", and it
translates ask, think, counsel, advise, agree, advised, counselor, counsel, counsel, consultation
(Strong's concordance #3289).
To counsel biblically, the counselor must have a thorough knowledge of the Scriptures, develop
the ability to identify problems and manage the appropriate techniques for the expected
solutions.
The end or purpose of counseling is to bring about a change in behavior, emotions and character
through a change in values and attitudes with a biblical foundation.

1. THE IMPORTANCE OF COUNSELING

Undoubtedly, one of the greatest counseling lessons Moses received from his father-in-law Jethro,
who had experience in ministry as a priest in Midian. On a certain occasion when he was visiting
Moses, Jethro saw the way in which Moses was wearing himself out, pretending to do all things on
his own.
His father-in-law's advice was to delegate responsibility and choose leaders with the following
characteristics:
a. Men of virtue.
b. God-fearing.
c. Real men.
d. Let them abhor greed.
They would be heads of thousands, hundreds, fifties and tens. Moreover, they should judge the
people at all times; and every serious matter they should bring to Moses.
The counselor must:
a. Isaiah 50:4 Instruct with your tongue.
b. Ezekiel 3:20-21 Help the righteous who have fallen.
c. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 Share your experiences.
d. 1 Thessalonians 2:7 To be tender as a wet nurse.
e. James 5:19-29 Restore the one who has turned away.
The counselor must be trained to:
a. Grazing and tending.
b. Detect problems and minister.
c. To form the character of Christ.
d. To provide backing, support and fellowship to believers.
e. Improve the restoration process.
f. Correct doctrinal errors.
 2. PERSONS INVOLVED IN COUNSELING
The biblical context for counseling always involves a minimum of three persons: the counselor, the
counselee and the Holy Spirit.
A. The Holy Spirit
The translation of the Holy Spirit as the "comforter" comes from the Greek word "Parakletos",
which is synonymous with counselor, helper or intercessor. Not including Him in counseling or
dispensing with Him is an act of self-sufficiency.
We must remember the work of the Holy Spirit and relate it to counseling:
- John 14:26 He will teach us and remember all things.
- John 16:13 It guides us to the truth.
- John 16:7-8 Convince of sin.
- Luke 12:12 It teaches us what to say.
- 1 Corinthians 2:13 We speak with the gifts of the Spirit.
- 1 John 2:27 The anointing teaches us.
B. The counselor
Counseling is a work that requires preparation and wisdom. The leader must be prepared to
perform this task and be in communication with his senior leaders to be supervised in this area.
Counselor requirements
- Extensive and profound knowledge of the Bible (Isaiah 11:2; Colossians 3:16).
- You must be convinced that the Word of God is true, and rely on it to motivate and instill faith
in others. This aspect is very important because it allows us to know God's will for each case
and not to deviate from the doctrine.
- Divine wisdom. (Proverbs 2:6-7; Luke 21:15; James 1:5). It comes from God and serves to
apply knowledge in the most appropriate way, resolve conflicts and find solutions. Wisdom is a
gift from God (1 Corinthians 12:8); it increases with experience (Job 32:7) and we acquire it
through prayer and Bible study.
- Goodwill towards others.
- To have love as a fundamental basis for our relationships with our brothers and sisters in the
church, since this leads us to serve them in a disinterested manner, seeking their benefit and
showing an active interest in helping them.
Counselor characteristics
- Emotionally healthy (Matthew 5:8; Proverbs 4:23)
- Knowledge of human nature.
- Willingness to listen. (James 1:19)
- Intellectual preparation . Read books on the subject.
- Availability and commitment to the client.
- Discernment to find the solution to problems in the Bible.
- Prayer seeking divine guidance.
- Believing that the counselee can change.
C. The Advisor
We must recognize the weakness of every human being. Each one has a different context and a
special way of seeing and assuming life. The cultural, social, spiritual, economic and educational
background is different for each person. Therefore, it is necessary to know it in order to present
you an effective help to your problem.
It is necessary to believe that the counselee can change. To do so, you need to be listened to and
motivated.
What does the counselee expect?
- Let them understand his problem even better than he does.
- Someone get to the root of the problem.
- To assist you in times of crisis.
- To assist you in changing undesirable behaviors.
- Be taught what is appropriate.
- Growth and maturity.

3. SUGGESTIONS FOR COUNSELING

There are cases that will require one session, and others will require several scheduled sessions
depending on the type of problem.
Suggestions are:
- Begin and end with a sentence.
- Listen carefully to the problem.
- Ask questions about everything that can influence the problem, according to each area.
- Propose solutions for each area, which are evaluable. Set clear goals for what you want to
achieve.
- Support each solution with a biblical foundation.
- Evaluate progress (if the case requires several sessions).
- Leave appropriate tasks that reinforce goals (Bible studies, letter writing).
- Exercises involving action.
- As much as possible, involve the people who are related to the problem.
- Involve the leader as well and encourage him or her to be part of the solution.
- Be prepared to minister, as appropriate.
- Have bibliography to recommend to the counselee as part of the process.

4. RECOMMENDATIONS
Good counseling can basically be summarized in three questions.
1. What is the specific problem(s)? The problem must be understood in depth and in detail.
2. What biblical principles apply to these cases? What does the Bible say about this matter? In
some cases it is good for the counselee to be the one to search the Bible and explain what
he/she understood.
3. How to apply biblical principles to solve the case?
Other recommendations consist of:
- Listen very carefully to what the counselee says and how he/she says it, as he/she will
generally emphasize something that is very disturbing to him/her, even if he/she does not
notice it himself/herself. However, there are cases in which the person will not recognize the
problem and it will take a word of science and wisdom to discern it. Frustrations, hidden
 feelings, fixations and excuses that produce bad habits and generate problems may also be
noted.
- Have the counsel reproduce or summarize in his or her own words what he or she has
understood of what the counselee said. This serves to verify if the communication is correct
and to avoid misunderstandings or ambiguities.
- The counselor should not forget that communication is not only verbal but also with the eyes,
gestures, body posture and tone of voice. Through it all he is establishing communication.
- Show respect, acceptance and trust for the counselee, so that he/she feels free to express
his/her feelings and thoughts. A counselor must set aside any bias.
- Identify the counselee's feelings about the issue and the people involved, and confront it with
what God teaches in His Word.

5. KEY COUNSELING ISSUES

Arguments:
Proverbs 15:1-9 The mouth of the wise.
Philippians 2:12 Correct behavior.
Attitude:
Philippians 2:5-8 Behave as Christ did.
Philippians 4:4-9 Protect our emotions, mind and will.
Depression:
Psalm 42:1-11 A battle of faith in God.
Psalm 40:1-3 How to get out of depression.
Fear:
Joshua 1:1-9 Effort and courage are the antidote to fear and discouragement .
Psalms 27:1 God gives us strength to overcome fear.
Psalms 91:1-16 A flying relationship with God brings protection from fears and dangers.
Proverbs 29:25 Trust in God lifts us above fear.
Frustration:
Ephesians 6:10-18 Having the armor of God breaks frustration.
Joy:
Matthew 5:1-12 The Lord presents that which will produce joy in our hearts.
Matthew 25:21 Jesus rewards the faithful with divine joy.
Luke 15:6-10 There is joy in heaven over a repentant sinner.
1 Peter 1:8-9 Faith produces an ineffable joy.
Inferiority:
1 Samuel 15:17 It is to feel small in your own eyes. Because of this, Saul gave way to fear
and lost his relationship with God.
Numbers 13:33 It is to feel insignificant before others. Because of this, they led the people
of Israel to murmuring and discouragement, they lost faith and wandered
for forty years in the wilderness.
Morality:
Job 31:1 Helps us to avoid lust
Matthew 19:16-26 Morality does not bring salvation in itself.
Romans 14:15 One must have a clear conscience.
1 Corinthians 15:3 Do not participate in bad conversations.
Resentment:
1 Samuel 26:1-11 David was able to leave all resentment in God's hands.
Isaiah 45:9-10 Some of them are recited with God and with their parents.
Luke 15:11-32 The brother of the prodigal son resented that the banquet had not been for
him.
Sex:
Genesis 4:1-2; 25 It is the way established by God to conceive and beget children.
Genesis 18:12 Produces delight.
Genesis 39:6-7 There are men who are attractive to certain women, but playing with this
would be dangerous.
Ephesians 5:25-26 Love and sexuality.
Proverbs 5:15-21 It is an exclusive right of marriage; and an extramarital relationship should
not be allowed.
Proverbs 6:23-26 The word is protective against any deception by the strange woman.
Song of Solomon It produces attraction that moves the heart.
5:4

Conclusion
Counseling is basic to the shepherding and care of disciples. Through it, the leader will get to know
them in depth and will be able to offer them help and ministry in the different areas of their lives.
QUESTIONNAIRE 7. THE LEADER AND COUNSELING

1. Why is the presence of the Holy Spirit necessary for counseling?

2. In your opinion, what is the most difficult topic to deal with in counseling? Why? Discuss your
answer with a partner.

3. Look in the Bible for an example of someone who has counseled another according to his own
wisdom and an example of someone who has counseled another according to the Holy Spirit;
compare the consequences of each situation.

4. Correctly relate the concepts in column A to the definitions in column B:

A B
1. The counselor It will teach us and remind us of all things, guide us to
the truth, convict us of sin, teach us what we should
say.
2. The board 2. It is not only verbal but also with the look, gestures,
body posture and tone of voice.
3. Communication 3. You must be convinced that God's Word is true, as
well as showing respect, acceptance and trust to
others.
4. The advised 4. Wait for someone to get to the root of the problem
and show you the right thing to do.
5. The Holy Spirit 5. It is someone's recommended solution to a specific
situation or problem.

5. Write a solution that you can advise to the following situation. To do so, recall what you
learned in the lesson and biblically justify your answer.
Juliana is 15 years old and believes that her mother overprotects her, which is why, during the
week, she left home without permission to meet her friends late at night. When he arrived home,
his mother was in tears, very worried and about to call the police. However, when he saw Juliana,
he strongly reprimanded her and hit her. From that night on they do not speak to each other.
Mother and daughter come to you as a leader to ask for advice and solve the problem.
LESSON 8. THE LEADER AND SUPERVISION
Bible Reference: Proverbs 27:23

Objectives:
1. To understand the importance of supervision in the work of leadership.
2. Understand in detail the guidelines to carry out a good supervision.
3. Study the biblical references on the work of supervision.
4. Understand what effects need to be monitored within Christian leadership and within the G12
Vision.

Introduction
From the very moment of creation, the importance of supervision is emphasized in order to do a
perfect job. God oversaw His creation. Having found the earth in disorder, void and in darkness
(Genesis 1:2), he made the necessary adjustments. This act demonstrates God's responsibility to
His creation.
Everyone nowadays makes balance sheets, evaluations, comparative tables, performance curves
on what has been planned and, according to the result, decisions are made. The dictionary defines
the word supervision as: to exercise superior inspection of work performed by others (Diccionario
de la Lengua Española, Twenty-second edition).
Similarly, the leader's responsibility includes not only directing the cell every eight days, but also
continuous supervision, identifying what is in disorder or what is missing, in order to make the
necessary corrections.
In studying Josiah's reign (2 Chronicles 34:1-7), it can be seen that much of his success was due to
his supervisory work, which helped him to discover spiritual principles that had been lost or
neglected. In this way he was able to correct and lead the people to the true worship of God.

Josiah's work, it highlights some specific aspects that must be followed in order to carry out a
correct supervision:
1. EVALUATE (2 CHRONICLES 34:14;19-21)
When they found the book of the law and it was read, Josiah examined what was written and
compared it with the way the people of Israel were living. In this way he was able to discover that
Israel's way of life was not in accordance with what God had established in His Word.
Likewise, the leader must constantly review the work done in the cell, to compare it with the
purposes established for cell work, which have been clearly explained in previous classes. (Review
classes one, two and three).
When Josiah discovered that the people were out of God's will, he was reproved, tore his clothes,
consulted God and began to make changes.
Through supervision, the Holy Spirit reproves the leader in relation to things that are out of place,
guiding him to make the necessary corrections.
If supervision fails or is not done, work in the cell can become fruitless and aimless. (Proverbs
27:23).
As leaders we have the responsibility to know and care for the state of our disciples. This interest
should not be ministerial, but should include every area of your life. If you dedicate time for your
disciples to share with you, you will see how much more engaged they will be.
How to evaluate? (1 Peter 5:2-3)
The supervision of the work that God has entrusted to him must be done with love, not imposing
himself on people; showing each one how important he is.
The first thing we must do before supervising is to know in detail what we are going to evaluate.
We must understand that we are stewards of the ministry that God has entrusted to us, and these
are the aspects that we must evaluate and supervise.
A. Win
In monitoring this aspect we must see if souls are being won in the cell and congregational
meetings. It is very important to supervise in Ganar, because if we do not do so we will not have
people to consolidate, to go to the Encounter or to the training school of Capacitación Destino.
B. Consolidate
Consolidation requires filling out forms, data, making calls and visits. It is essential to supervise this
area, as it is where the fruit must be secured so that it is not lost.
C. Disciple
It is very important to be aware of the attendance of the disciples at Destination Training or the
gathering of twelve. In this way we can see the growth of the disciples and, if at any time they
become discouraged, be there to minister to them.
D. Send to
It is important to have the exact data of how many leaders we have, how many cells we have and
the growth of each one of them. We cannot allow a year to pass to realize that we did not grow,
maybe if we had supervised, we would have realized that the changes we needed to make were
too small.
To evaluate you need to
 Know: you need to listen in depth to the Vision in order to monitor.
 Teaching: it is important to constantly teach the disciples each step of the vision, and the main
thing in this is to teach them to dream, to believe that they will be able to reach multitudes.
 Delegate: it is essential to understand that you cannot delegate what you have not been
taught. In doing so, we must be guided by the Holy Spirit to involve the people He has chosen
for the different tasks, according to their talents and gifts.
 Supervise what has been delegated: it is important to see that what we have delegated is
being carried out correctly. The objective of supervision is to help our people reach their full
potential.

2. CORRECTING (2 CHRONICLES 35:2-5)

Having identified the spiritual condition of the people, Josiah proceeded to make the necessary
corrections:
 He placed the priests in their offices (v-2). Each member of the cell has a specific function.
Supervision helps to verify whether the leader, host, and assistants are fulfilling their assigned
roles.
 He put the ark in the right place (v-3). Each cell meeting should provide its members with the
opportunity to experience God's touch. Supervision helps to verify if God's presence is
manifesting in the cell by bringing healing, brokenness, miracles, prosperity, answer to
prayers, deliverance, renewal of the mind, etc.
 I restore the celebration of the Passover (v-6, 17-18). The Passover was a feast instituted by
God, of periodic performance, in which the liberation of the people of Israel from the slavery
of Egypt was remembered.
In the same way, there are periodic activities programmed by the church such as the Sunday
meeting, the Encounters, Destination Training and other activities, to which it is important
that all the members of the cell group attend.
Supervision helps to verify that cell group attendees are involved in all church activities.
3. CHECK THE RESULTS
Thanks to the corrections made, the people of Israel regained their purpose, served God, and did
not stray from His way, as long as Josiah lived (2 Chronicles 34:33).
Likewise, the cell leader must verify that the corrections made are yielding the expected results,
i.e., that the cell is developing the G12 Vision.

Conclusion
The success of supervision is that we can put everyone in the right place. It is important to pray,
asking for guidance from the Holy Spirit to make the necessary changes that will allow you to
achieve growth without proceeding.

QUESTIONNAIRE 8. THE LEADER AND SUPERVISION

1. Complete the structure.

SUPERVISION CONSISTS OF:

- EVALUATE

- meet
- ____________________________
- ____________________________
- ____________________________

- _________

- roles in the ministry

- ____________________________
- ____________________________

- _________

__________
2. What is the oversight of the four aspects of the G12 Vision (Winning, Consolidating, Discipling
and Sending)? Why is it important to monitor each of them?

3. Research about the rebuilding of the wall of Jerusalem and mention the times when Nehemiah
was able to exercise good supervision over the work of rebuilding the wall.

4. Find three synonyms for the word supervision and investigate whether there is deference
between their meanings, then briefly note these differences and mention how these aspects
can complement or deepen the exercise of supervision.

5. Read aloud and memorize the verse from Proverbs 27:23

6. Ask your Destination Training teacher or your leader for a blank cellugram format. Then, fill it
with your ministerial information and make this exercise a habit to keep track of your
ministerial growth. If you have not yet started working as a cell leader, help your cell leader fill
out the cell chart form.
LESSON 9. THE PRICE OF LEADERSHIP
Scriptural reference: Luke 9:62

Objective:
1. Understand that it is necessary and natural for leadership to face difficulties and pay a price to
exercise it.
2. Identify the most recurrent difficulties in Christian leadership and learn how to face them.
3. Know the rewards that God has promised us through His Word as we commit to leadership for
His work.
4. Obtain the necessary motivation to move forward with perseverance, patience and strength in
the development of the ministry.

Introduction
The qualities that distinguish the wise leader are strength and vigor. These characteristics are
acquired through the process of paying a price, character building and genuine training to learn
how to influence others. A person chosen to exercise leadership will be molded by the Lord and
guided by biblical principles. You can then become someone who motivates others and who
motivates yourself. This requires a special inner strength. The more adversity you have had in life,
the more inner strength you will develop. Success is not only the result of a correct and positive
mental attitude but also of having the heart willing to pay the necessary price.
An attitude of faith is what leads us to the conquest of that which seemed impossible, given that by
remaining focused on God it will become a reality.

1. PAYING A PRICE (LUKE 14:28-30)

The Lord Jesus invites us to reflect on leadership before committing ourselves to anything. The
Christian life is a race in which it is not important who starts, but who finishes. That is why we
must look at whether we are willing to go all the way. Otherwise, we will be embarrassed halfway
through.
Jesus Christ Himself indicates the price we must pay if we want to follow Him (Luke 14:33).

2. DIFFICULTIES ALONG THE WAY

The race ahead of us is not easy, the enemy will do everything in its power to stop our advance
and get us out of the way. This is why we must know the most common difficulties that a leader
must face, as well as the ways to overcome them.
Criticism: Two aspects affect God's servants very much, feeling contempt and listening to criticism,
to which the Lord said: "Who is blind but my servant? Who is deaf but my messenger whom I
sent? Who is blind as my chosen one, and blind as the servant of the LORD, who sees many things
and does not perceive, who opens his ears and does not hear?
Jeremiah was able to counter criticism through faith (Jeremiah 20:11a). Nor did the criticism make
the apostles change their priorities (Acts 6:1-2). As long as we are doing what God called us to do,
it doesn't matter what others say. We are absolutely certain that we are doing the right thing.
(Matthew 5:11)
Fatigue: the leader's work is intense and can lead to fatigue, especially when the importance of
delegating functions is not taken into account. This was the case with Moses (Exodus 18:18).
However, when activities increase, stress can be avoided if only we carry our burden and lay it at
the Lord's feet. (Matthew 11:28).
Time: David said to God: "My times are in your hands" (Psalm 31:15). When time is redeemed in
the presence of God, we will work much more effectively. The Lord Jesus, apparently, for thirty
years, remained anonymous, but when God's time came, he began his ministry and, in only three
and a half years, he managed to redeem mankind, founded the church and split the history of
mankind in two. Let us surrender both our life and our ministry into the Lord's hands, and He will
help us redeem the time.
Solitude: (Luke 5:16) times of solitude should be used to increase our devotional relationship with
God, in order to strengthen us in Him. (Psalm 55:17-18)
Decisions: (2 Corinthians 2:1). Paul made the decision to always present himself with joy to the
Corinthian believers, and that his words would lift their spirits. Every leader has to make decisions.
When these are prayerfully carried out, favorable results will be seen. David, before making any
decision in his life, consulted with God.
Rejection: Paul was rejected by those of his nation, but this did not make him yield to their whims.
Before, he stood his ground, no matter what came his way. On the contrary, Saul wanted to
ingratiate himself with the people, disobeyed God and was rejected as King. When Jesus was
rejected by the Jews, He opened His mercy to the Gentiles. (John 1:11-12)
Jesus never said that our life would be carefree, but rather the opposite (John 16:33b), yet He left
us a promise powerful enough to help us overcome any difficulty we may have (John 16:33c).
3. THE REWARD
Just as our race has a price of entry and many difficulties along the way, the reward God promised
to give us makes it all worthwhile.
To give us cities and nations (Revelation 2:26)
Spiritual authority (Matthew 10:1)
Retribution for the price we pay (Mark 10:29-30)
Prosperity in all dimensions (3 John 2)

Conclusion
Successful leadership is within our reach. We were born to lead and positively influence others. No
matter the price we have to pay, the effort we have to make, the battles we have to fight, we
know that God has called us to His service, and we will lean completely on Him, because He will
keep our soul from anguish, and will make us fruitful in our ministry. It cost Jesus his own life, and
we must make our own personal and family sacrifices. But Jesus rewards us in a much greater and
more generous way than our sacrifice.

QUESTIONNAIRE 9. THE PRICE OF LEADERSHIP

1. During your Christian life, have you had to pay a price for raising up a ministry? Are there any
specific experiences you have gone through regarding the price of ministry that you remember
in a special way? Share your answers with a partner:

2. Write in the blanks the name of a biblical leader and the name of a contemporary leader who
has gone through each of the difficulties listed below:
Criticism _______________ ________________
Fatigue _______________ ________________
The weather _______________ ________________
Loneliness _______________ ________________
Difficult decisions _______________ ________________
Rejection _______________ ________________

3. Research in the Bible if there is more reward for God's servants who remain doing His work
than those mentioned during the lesson; then, write down your scriptural references and
explain them briefly in a paragraph. Be sure to find at least three of them.

4. Design a 7-question interview about what you would like to know about the work of building a
ministry; then conduct the interview with one of the leaders in your church-preferably
someone you especially admire-and reflect on your answers:

5. Choose a moment in the life of Jesus in which he faced a difficult situation; then explain how
he overcame that situation and emerged victorious. Do this activity by thinking about the
principles you find in the study in your own life.
6. Find in the alphabet soup the attitudes that help you overcome difficulties.

Z C G H Z C S V A O I F C G O K R
K C D B M K Y S I O P L F C S A B
O J G S C I S G O R A C I O N A P
R F G G V U J F M N I C A P A S D
G A M O C V H I P L R A H T C H D
A V A P V S G G P O I T H H S H F
N V I O E C N M P O L S F N E V S
I D C E R R X G U I C J O O D E O
Z D Q R W G S K R T Y Z C I D R R
A U T U S J D E D H G D S C R D G
C D E S C N S O V F H G J C F O A
I Z C V B N E R Y E H P O I D P N
O X F O D U G D S A R L O V D Y M
N X P A C I E N C I A A I N C H F
N B H Y S G A C N G H M N O H F R
H W G P O J G S F V S O Y C N Y H
O S T H I T T P E C W P H F I F I
L S F G R Y I O A Z O F N C M A R

- Organization - Rest
- Perseverance - Patience
- Conviction - Faith
- Prayer
LESSON 10. THE LEADER AND THE FORMATION OF HIS DISCIPLES
Biblical reference: (Luke 2:52)

Objectives:
1. Identify and assume the responsibilities involved in leadership in the training of people.
2. To know the tools that God has given us to be able to train others.
3. Recognize the areas that need more work with the disciples for the establishment of good
spiritual habits.
4. Determine the right way to guide people to build a good relationship with God, with
themselves and with others,

Introduction
One of the responsibilities that the leader has with his disciples is to help them in their growth, so
that they reach spiritual maturity in all areas.
To achieve this objective, the leader must know what these areas are and the right way to work on
them.
Based on the Lord's example (Luke 2:52), it can be observed that there are basically three areas in
which every disciple must be formed:
 In his relationship with God (Jesus grew in grace with God).
 In his relationship with himself (Jesus grew in wisdom and stature).
 In his relationship with others (Jesus grew in grace with men).
In this and each of the following classes, each of these aspects will be studied.

1. YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD

The priority in the formation of a disciple is to help him grow and mature in his relationship with
God (Matthew 6:33). To achieve this objective, there are three basic areas that must be worked
on:
a. Prayer life
Prayer is one of the most powerful keys that God has entrusted to His children to open spiritual
doors (Mark 11:24).
Although the only way to learn to pray is to pray, the example of the leader in this area is very
important. When the Lord's disciples saw him praying all the time and for everything, they asked
him to teach them how to pray (Luke 11:1).
Establishing a prayer discipline in a disciple may take some time (Matthew 26:40-41). Therefore,
the leader must establish mechanisms that allow him to supervise and verify that his disciples
have the daily habit of prayer (Acts 1:14).
The following recommendations will help the leader to form strong disciples in this area:
 Establish the devotional for them. (implement the devotional notebook)
 Teach them some models of prayer that will help them grow in this area. Some suggestions
are: "the ten levels of prayer" (touching the Father's heart). Pastor Cesar Castellanos) and
"tabernacle prayer" (supernatural leadership. Pastor Cesar Castellanos)
 Pray with them.
 Give them the opportunity to pray in meetings such as cell or discipleship, where the maturity
of their prayer can be evaluated.
 Teach them to pray based on the Word.

b. Study of the Word

The perfect complement to a life of prayer in permanent contact with the Word. This is a
transcendental discipline to form committed disciples firmly rooted in the Scriptures (2 Timothy
3:16-17).
The following recommendations will help the leader to form strong disciples in this area:
 The leader should guide his disciples to establish a plan to read the Bible in one year.
 Advise them to know and periodically develop Bible studies (by characters, by books, by
chapters, by themes, etc.).
 Guide them to use study tools.
 Guide them to memorize and confess Bible verses.
 Teach them to seek revelation from the Scriptures.
 Permanently evaluate the application of what has been learned.
c. Fasting discipline
Fasting is a very important spiritual discipline in the formation of the disciple. The regular practice
of fasting will help them to humble themselves before God (Psalm 35:13), to recognize their
spiritual condition, to experience brokenness and genuine repentance (Daniel 9:4-6). All this is
translated as a personal revival (Ezra 10).
The following recommendations will help the leader to form strong disciples in this area:
 Teach them what fasting is and the spiritual importance it has (Isaiah 58).
 Teach them to fast for specific objectives (spiritual growth, to seek guidance, healing,
deliverance, ministerial area, etc.).
 Guide them to assume the right attitude when fasting (Matthew 6:17-18).
 Teach them the different types of fasting (total or partial) and the correct way to perform
them (one day, two days, three days, twenty-one days, forty days).
 Teach them to dedicate specific times of prayer during fasting.

2. YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH YOURSELF

Based on the Apostle Paul's instructions to his disciple Timothy, we can see at least three specific
areas in which the leader should work to form his disciples in the personal area (1 Timothy 4:11-
16)
a. Teach them to set an example
The Apostle Paul asks Timothy to be an example in the following areas "word, conduct, love, spirit,
faith and purity " (1 Timothy 4:12b). In the same way, the leader must motivate his disciples to
develop these areas, so that they can be an example to follow.
To achieve this purpose it is important to take into account the following tips:
 Include in them the value of being people who keep their word, that is, keepers of the
promises they make. Let their words match their deeds, let them not engage in gossip,
backbiting and strife.
 To help them develop the ability to express their thoughts, feelings, ideas and knowledge in a
correct manner, with respect and understanding.
 Correct them individually, words, attitudes, gestures and body movements when they are
incorrect (Colossians 4:6).
 Assign reading aloud and mirror expression workshops.
 Teach them to listen in the right way (James 1:19). To pay attention to the person who is
speaking, without preconceived ideas about him, and discerning the spirit in which he is
speaking.
b. Teaching them to prepare
The Apostle Paul goes on to tell Timothy to engage in: "reading, exhortation and teaching" (1
Timothy 4:13b). In the same way, the leader should help his disciples to prepare themselves in
these three areas, in order to have a solid foundation for their ministerial development.
To achieve this purpose it is important to take into account the following tips:
To achieve this purpose it is important to take into account the following tips:
 Guide them to read all the G12 Vision books (one book per month).
 Cultivate the habit of reading other Christian books, general interest readings and professional
training.
 Motivate them to share frequently what they have learned in the different meetings, thus
cultivating the habit of teaching.
c. Teach them to be diligent
Finally, the Apostle Paul concludes these instructions by telling Timothy to be diligent in the
following areas: not to neglect the gift of God that was in his life, to be careful of himself, of the
doctrine and to persevere in practicing all the advice he had received (1 Timothy 4:14-16).
Likewise, the leader must help his disciples to be diligent in all areas.

3. THEIR RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHERS

The third area in the formation of Jesus was his relationship with men (Luke 2:52). In the
instructions given by the apostle Paul to Timothy in this area, three groups of people stand out:
the family, the disciples and outsiders (1 Timothy 3:1-7).
In the same way, the leader should help his disciples to take care of these three areas, in order to
create a propitious environment for the development of his ministry.
To achieve this purpose it is important to take into account the following tips:
a. With the family
The apostle Paul emphasizes that the leader must be blameless in a special way in the family area:
 Point out to your disciples that their greatest witness should begin in the home (with spouse,
parent or children). The ministry should be a reflection of what they experience at home.
 Encourage them to involve their family in the Vision.
 Guide them to govern their home with love, spiritual principles based on the Word and
without neglecting discipline.
b. With the disciples
The disciples become part of the leader's family, and in order for your relationship with them to be
a blessing, you should keep the following tips in mind:
 Value them and show interest in them as people.
 Let them know that as a leader, you believe in them and support them.
 Motivate them, recognizing their successes.
 Be sympathetic to them.
 Establish a sincere friendship with them.
 Teach them not to use authority to lord it over or mistreat others.
 Teach them to avoid abuse of trust with their disciples (money lending, personal favors that
may deteriorate the relationship with them).
 Teach them to assume the behavior worthy of a worker of God, that is: to fight like a good
soldier, to compete like a good athlete and to work like a good farmer.

c. With outsiders
The leader must teach the disciples to lead a blameless lifestyle, that is, not to give reasons or
arguments to be accused or criticized for bad behavior (Philippians 2:14-15). A correct testimony is
an open door to a successful ministry (Acts 6:3).

Conclusion
As never before, the Lord is looking for workers who are willing to work and be responsible for His
harvest. Believe that God gave you the ability to train others, trust that He will help you in training
and working with each of your disciples. Likewise, strive as never before to work diligently in the
work of the Lord, understanding that we are in the end times and that there is nothing more
rewarding than living to raise up the work of God.

QUESTIONNAIRE 10. THE LEADER AND THE FORMATION OF HIS DISCIPLES

1. Look at the example and sort the information into three areas:
a. Disciples should be trained in three areas:
2 I get it myself
3 With others
1 With God

b. To be formed in their growth with God, three habits must be created:

Reading of the Word
Prayer
Fasting

c. To grow personally, they must work on three aspects_.

Be an example
Be diligent
Be prepared

d. They must build a good relationship with three types of people:

Outsiders
His disciples
Your family

2. Reflect on the way you study the Word in your devotional time; then, design a basic outline of
it thinking that can be used to teach a new person how to establish the devotional habit.

3. Search the scriptures for three examples of people who have been positive examples to
others; three who have been properly prepared in reading, exhortation and teaching; and
three who have been diligent in their tasks assigned by God or their leaders.
4. Mark false (F) or true (V) as appropriate:
a. The leader must build a good relationship with outsiders, because it is necessary that he
be found blameless before God and men. ( )
b. As long as the leader is building the ministry, it doesn't matter whether or not his family is
involved in it. ( )
c. Prayer, fasting and the study of the Word are three necessary disciplines for cultivating a
relationship with God. ( )
d. Motivating, teaching, understanding and valuing the disciples are attitudes that help to
build a good relationship with them. ( )
e. The leader must take care of his personal and spiritual growth without the need for those
under him to grow in the same way. ( )

5. Imagine that God sent you a letter asking you about the progress of your disciples and your
ministry here on earth, write him a letter back answering his question and tell him in it how
you plan to implement what you learned in the lesson to see even better results in those
people you are discipling.

6. Meet with your disciples and ask them about their personal growth with God, with themselves
and with others; then, teach them the most important principles learned in this lesson to
better direct the process of their growth.