· Reach, Next, Own.
· A change in leadership means a change for the
church.
· 1I encourage the elders among you, as a fellow elder,
and as a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and as one about to a partner in the revealing of his glory…
· Be encouragers.
· PIX – Four-legged stool.
· 2Shepherd your flock of God, not forced, but willingly, according to God; not for shameful gain, but with energy; 3not dominating the charge, but becoming an example to the flock.
· Leaders do what needs to be done – Peter Drucker
· Every church leader, especially the Lead Pastor, must have a sense of call.
· The speed of the leader is the speed of the team – John Maxwell.
· Everyone looks to the leader to see what’s expected
· 4And the chief Shepherd will appear and you will
receive an unfading glory crown.
· 5aLikewise, young ones, submit to the elders
· Fill the gap with trust, not criticism.
· 5b…All of you, tie on humility, for “God lines up
against the arrogant, but to the humble, he gives grace.”
· Church is not about us; church is about Jesus
· My role and your role is focus on and follow after Jesus.
· Church leaders need to be shepherds.
· Be wise enough to not follow some leaders.
· Do not let the failures of men and the flaws of the church get between you and Jesus.
· Are you called to lead?
· Will you answer yes?
· “Heavenly Father, my answer is yes. Now show me
what is next for me.”
LIFE GROUP DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
Starter Question: Is there a church leader who has made an impact on your life? What impact did they make?
1. Read 1 Peter 5:1
2. Please share about a leader who has been encouraging in your life.
3. In our church, which leader most embodies spiritual maturity and wisdom to you?
4. Read 1 Peter 5:2-3
5. Peter gives us three contrasts for a leader: not forced, but willing; not after shameful gain, but having energy; not dominating, but being an example. Which one of these is most important to you in a church leader.
6. Read 1 Peter 5:4.
7. What does it mean to you that Jesus will recognize and reward a leader’s work?
8. Read 1 Peter 5:5.
9. In your opinion, why do people find it hard to submit to a leader?
10. Both the leader and the led are to humble. What
helps you be humble?
