Our church is doing a leadership series right now. We’re in the process of nominating and electing additional leadership to our deacon body, so our church is taking the month of October to focus in on key teachings on leadership throughout the Bible.
This past Sunday, our Pastor taught from Exodus 18, as Moses is speaking with Jethro, his father-in-law, about leading the people of Israel. His father-in-law had some great pointers to offer that are highly transferrable to any pastoral role. I thought I’d share the key points we touched on this week!
Counsel To Moses – vs. 18-20
1. Intercession – Bring people to God (Prayer).
2. Instruction – Bring God to the people (Study).
Counsel About The People – vs. 21-22
Spiritual Qualities of Leaders:
1. Able men – Men who have influence (a force for good).
2. Reverent Men – Men who have a high view of God.
3. Truthful Men – Men who are not double-tongued or double-minded.
4. Faithful Men – Men who are good and faithful stewards.
The Result – Vs. 23
We will endure and live in peace
Final Thoughts:
A leader is marked by his Sacrifice and his Suffering!