The Summit Church
So You Want to Be a Leader...
Sep 19, 2021
Exploring the characteristics of good authority in the church, the importance of servant leadership, handling criticism as a preacher, the expectation of suffering in Christian leadership, and surrendering desires and ambitions for a powerful ministry.
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Quick takeaways
- Christian leaders should see themselves as servants and stewards, prioritizing serving Christ and following His will over personal desires.
- Suffering is an integral part of Christian leadership, shaping leaders into imitators of Christ and revealing the power of the resurrection in their lives.
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The Characteristics of Good Authority in the Church
Paul emphasizes the importance of viewing church leaders as servants and stewards. Leaders should prioritize serving Christ and following His will, rather than their own desires. They should see themselves as stewards of the mysteries of God, spreading the message of the gospel. Good authority in the church involves humility, recognizing that leaders are temporary and dispensable stand-ins for Jesus. A Christian leader should also expect to suffer and be a spectacle of suffering, imitating the example of Christ.
