Leading God’s People By Damon Vincent

Seminar Content Part One: Introduction to Leadership Part Two: Leadership Is Biblical Part Three: Leadership and Authority Part Four: Leadership Qualities Part Five: Leadership In the Church Part Six: Leadership Through Mentoring Part Seven: Leadership Selection

God Has Always Led His People God’s Scheme of Redemption The Great Commission Canaan C R E A T I O N Egypt P E N T C O S AD 33  3rd E T R N I Y 1st Mt. Sinai 2nd Christian/ Church Patriarchal Mosaical F L O D A B R H M I S A C & J O B E X O D U S 20 D A V I B i r t h o f Christ J O H N The B A T I S The Fall Church in the Wilderness 2500 1500 2000 Adapted from John Cripps 1997

The Lord is my shepherd…. He leads me in the paths of righteousness God Has Always Led His People 1. God has led directly Out of Egypt Through the wilderness Into Canaan David felt God’s leading (Psalm 23:1,3) The Lord is my shepherd…. He leads me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake.

2. God Chose Leaders For His People Patriarchs Priests Judges Prophets God Has Always Led His People 2. God Chose Leaders For His People Patriarchs Priests Judges Prophets Angels Holy Spirit

3. God Needs Leaders Today Pulpit ministers Evangelists Missionaries God Has Always Led His People 3. God Needs Leaders Today Pulpit ministers Evangelists Missionaries Bible teachers Elders, deacons Ordinary Christians

I am sending you to Pharaoh to bring my people the Israelites God Chose Leaders in the Old Testament I am sending you to Pharaoh to bring my people the Israelites out of Egypt. Exodus 3:10

I am sending you to Pharaoh Then said I, Here am I; send me. God Chose Leaders in the Old Testament I am sending you to Pharaoh Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me. Isaiah 6:8

God Chose Leaders in the New Testament The voice of one crying in the wilderness, “Prepare the way of the Lord…” Matthew 3:3

And this is life eternal, that they God Chose Leaders in the New Testament And this is life eternal, that they might know you the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent. John 17:3

God Chose Leaders in the New Testament He (Paul) is my chosen vessel, to bear my name before the gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel. Acts 9:15

Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. God Chose Leaders in the New Testament Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. Mark 16:15

God Encourages Leaders Be strong and courageous, because you will lead these people to inherit the land I swore to their forefathers to give them. Be strong and very courageous. Joshua 1:6-7

In the world you will have tribulation: I have overcome the world. God Encourages Leaders In the world you will have tribulation: But be of good cheer; I have overcome the world. John 16:33

Behold, I am with you always, even to the end of the world. God Encourages Leaders Behold, I am with you always, even to the end of the world. Matthew 28:20

My people have been lost sheep; their shepherds have led them astray. God Is Aware of Bad Leaders My people have been lost sheep; their shepherds have led them astray. Jeremiah 50:6

Leaders Are Exemplary Remember your leaders, those who spoke to you the Word of God; Consider the outcome of their life, and imitate their faith. Hebrews 13:7

I have given you an example, that you should do as I have done to you. Leaders Are Exemplary I have given you an example, that you should do as I have done to you. Jesus-- Matthew 13:15

Leaders Are Exemplary Be an example to the believers, in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, and in purity. Timothy—1 Timothy 4:12

Leaders Are Exemplary I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do:  I press on toward the goal to win the prize. Paul—Philippians 3:13-14

Leaders Are Exemplary And I will make every effort to see that after my departure you will always be able to remember these things. Peter—2 Peter 1:15

Leaders Are Responsible Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they are keeping watch over your souls as men who will have to give an account. Hebrews 13:17

Greet your leaders and all the saints. Leaders Are To Be Honored Greet your leaders and all the saints. Hebrews 13:24

Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honor. Leaders Are To Be Honored Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honor. 1 Timothy 5:17

Obey your leaders and submit to their Leaders Are To Be Honored Obey your leaders and submit to their authority. They keep watch over you as men who must give an account. Obey them so that their work will be a joy, not a burden. Hebrews 13:17

And Paul, because he was the chief speaker, they called Hermas. Leaders Are Recognized And Paul, because he was the chief speaker, they called Hermas. Acts 14:12

Leaders Are Recognized They sent Judas called Barsabbas, and Silas, leading men among the brethren. Acts 15:22

1. Virtue is not always rewarded. Exemplary Leaders: Joseph 1. Virtue is not always rewarded. Life is unfair, but God is always fair.

2. God will make all things work together for good. Exemplary Leaders: Joseph 2. God will make all things work together for good. Patience is the key.

3. Obey God even when everything goes wrong. Exemplary Leaders: Joseph 3. Obey God even when everything goes wrong. “The trial of your faith works patience.”

4. Learn the art of delayed gratification. Exemplary Leaders: Joseph 4. Learn the art of delayed gratification. Good things come to those who wait.

5. Obedience to God brings lasting blessings. On earth. In heaven. Exemplary Leaders: Joseph 5. Obedience to God brings lasting blessings. On earth. In heaven.

Trust God, not circumstances. Have integrity. Depend on God. Exemplary Leaders: Joseph Have a dream. Trust God, not circumstances. Have integrity. Depend on God. Don’t be vindictive. Have humility. Fully forgive. Pursue true prosperity.

Exemplary Leaders: Paul (Acts 20) Humble (19) Servant heart (19) Integrity (20) Committed (20) Dedicated (20) Unprejudiced (21) Proclaimer (21) Spirit-led (22) Fearless (22) Spirit-filled (23)

Exemplary Leaders: Paul (Acts 20) 11. Faithful (24) 12. Resolved (24) 13. Goal-oriented (24) 14. Resigned (25) 15. Conscientious (26) 16. Bold (27) 17. Shepherd (28) 18. Shepherd developer (28) 19. Realist (29) 20. Introspective (30)

Exemplary Leaders: Paul (Acts 20) 21. Watchman (31) 22. Reflective (31) 23. Reliant on God (32) 24. Not greedy (33) 25. Self-reliant (34) 26. Sharing (34) 27. Exemplary (35) 28. Benevolent (35) 29. Imitative (35) 30. Prayerful (36)