- Qualities Of A Good Leader
- Jesus The Perfect Leader {Micah 3:1-4, 1 Timothy 3:1-13}
- Accepting The Authority Of Jesus Christ.
Qualities Of A Good Leader
- Honest
- Without fault
- Orderly and sober
- Trustworthy
- Self control
- Able to manage family.
- Hospitable to strangers.
- Be a husband of one wife.
- Not greedy.
- Not a drunkard or violent
- Able to teach
- Mature in faith.
- Above reproach.
Jesus Christ As An Example Of A Good Leader {John 7:17, Matthew 3:13-17}
- Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist.
- He was baptized in river _________
- Jesus accepted to be baptized as a sign of obeying the will of God his father.
- When Jesus was baptized the holy spirit of God came in form of a dove.
- A voice was heard from heaven saying “ this is my beloved son in whom I am well pleased”
- Jesus did everything to glorify God.
Quiz- Name 5 qualities of a good leader.
- Jesus was baptized by _________
- He was baptized in river?
- The Holy Spirit came in a form of?
- The voice that was heard was from?
Jesus Christ Cleansing The Temple {Mark 11:15-18}
- Jesus went to the temple in _________
- Jesus was unhappy with those were selling
- Jesus used his authority to drive out people who were selling and buying in the temple.
- He said that the temple is a house of prayer.
Forgiving sins {Luke 5:17-25}
- Jesus was teaching people in a house.
- A paralyzed man was brought through the roof.
- Jesus healed him by forgiving his sin.
- The Pharisees were not happy that Jesus could forgive sins.
- Jesus used His power to forgive sins and heal the sick man.
Jesus Christ Sending the Twelve Disciples {Luke 9:1-6}
- Jesus had twelve disciples.
- Jesus taught them many things.
- Jesus wanted them to become God leaders.
- He sent them to go and preach the kingdom of God and heal the sick.
- He gave them power and authority to:-
- Drive out demons.
- Cure diseases.
- He told them not to carry anything.
- He told them to bless the homes they will be welcomed
- Where they were not welcomed they were to leave no blessings.
- The disciples were to rely on people they preached to to take care of them.
Jesus The Perfect Leader {Micah 3:1-4, 1 Timothy 3:1-13}
- Jesus was a perfect leader.
- He was obedient to God and had no sin
- He loved good and hated evil.
- He taught people to do good.
- He fed those who were hungry.
- He healed the sick.
- He delivered the oppressed for example those possessed by demons.
- Jesus was humble and had no pride.
- Prophet Micah warned those who were not fair and just to others.
- St. Paul also gave guidelines on how a good church leader should be.
Quiz- Jesus chased those who were buying and selling in the temple at _________
- Jesus fed the crowds with fish and _________
- Good leaders should follow the examples of _________
- Good leader should be of _________ character.
- Jesus Christ is the _________ leader.
Accepting The Authority Of Jesus Christ.
- Authority is the ability, power or right to give orders.
The Responsibility Of Church Leaders {Mark 8:1-9}
- Church leaders should accept the authority of Jesus by:-
- Be concerned about the needs of others.
- Be compassionate and loving
- Praying for the sick.
- Mobilize people to donate food for the hungry.
- Help in raising funds to educate the orphans.
- Mobilize people to donate funds to pay hospital bills for the sick.
- Offer guidance and counseling to the church youth.
Quiz- Jesus Christ used _________ and _________ to feed 4000 people.
- How many baskets were collected after feeding the 4000 people?
- Write things that show Christ was a responsible leader.
Following Jesus Christ {Mark 9:14-29, 1 Timothy 4:18}
- Following Christ is not always easy.
- Some of the difficulties in following Christ include:-
- People being cruel to them
- Lack of to do their work.
- Lack of shelter.
- Lack of food and clothing
- Lack of transport.
- Fear and lack of faith.
- The bible teaches us that
- We should follow Christ out of love and not out of fear.
- Fear makes it difficult for us to follow Christ.
- Christian’s should pray for enough faith to follow Christ.
Quiz- A boy brought to Christ by his father had _________ and spirit.
- Write two reasons why disciples were unable to heal the boy.
- The bible teaches us that there is no _________ in _________ .
- Perfect _________ drives out all _________.
- _________ makes it difficult for the followers of Christ to do their work.
- We should follow Christ out of _________ and not _________
How Good Leader Leads Us.
- A good leader is the one who guides people, serves them well and sets a good example.
- A good leader should desire to do excellent work
- Good leaders should:-
- Perfect in all things
- Sober and self-controlled.
- A husband of one wife.
- Gentle and peaceful.
- Hospitable
- Mature in faith
- Respected by people in the community
- A good leader is not a boss but a servant of the people.
Memory verse 1 timothy 3:1
“This is a true saying; if a man is eager to be a church leader, he desires an excellent work.
Quiz- Name 3 qualities of a good leader.
- Name 2 leaders in a church.
- In which book do we find the qualities of a good leader?
- Jesus had _________ followers.
- Name 3 things that a church leader should not do.