CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP PROFILE

An Article Written by Dr. Neil Chadwick


A. Christian Leaders give evidence of a healthy and growing spiritual life: (Mk 12:29,30)

    1. Experience new birth in Christ. (John 3:3ff; I Peter 1:3; Rom 10:9)

    2. Recognize Jesus as personal Lord and Savior. ( Phil 2:9-11)

    3. Live a life in the process of sanctification as evidenced by the fruit of the Spirit. (Gal 5:22ff; Eph 5:1-20; II Pet 1:5-8)

    4. Pray continually for the Spirit's power and guidance in ministry. (Rom 1:9-10; Col 1:11; Acts 1:8, 13:2, 15:28)

    5. Seek to grow in the understanding and application of God's Word. (Phil 1:9-11; Col 1:9-10; James 1:22; Matt 7:24-27)

    6. Show a willingness to have God's call confirmed by others in the body. (Acts 13:1-4, 6:1-7; I Tim 4:14; II Tim 1:6)

B. Christian Leaders give proper care for family responsibilities: (I Tim 3:4,5)

    1. If married, consider the effect of service on the marriage relationship. (I Cor 7:12-16; Eph 5:21-33)

    2. As parents, teach God's Word at home by example and word. (Gen 18:19; Deut 6:7, 11:19; Ps 78:4; Pro 22:6; II Tim 3:15; Eph 6:4)

    3. Give honor to their parents. (Ex 20:12; Deut 5:16; Pro 6:20, 23:22; Eph 6:1-3; Col 3:20)

    4. Show concern for the extended family. (I Tim 5:4,8,16)

C. Christian Leaders relate their employment to God's will: (I Cor 7:24)

    1. Have a sense of being where God wants them in the world. (Rom 12:1,2; Col 3:17)

    2. Conduct themselves morally and ethically on the job. (Acts 6:3; I Thess 4:12)

    3. Have a good report. (I Tim 3:7; Tit 2:7,8)

D. Christian Leaders appreciate the importance of the local church: (Heb 10:25)

    1. Foster benevolence (caring for the needs of the whole person) through the local church. (I Tim 5:3ff; Acts 6:1-7; I Cor 16:1-4; James 1:27)

    2. Encourage evangelism done through the church that results in people being brought into the church. (Acts 2:41-47)

    3. Are ready to invest time, energy and money into its growth and development. (II Tim 4:5; II Cor 8:5)

    4. Show willingness to consider change of methods or procedures. (Phil 1:10) Page Two

    5. Encourage others in development of spiritual gifts. (Eph 4:11,12)

    6. Appreciate and support leadership of church. (Heb 13:7; I Tim 5:17-20)

E. Christian Leaders accept the Bible as the basis for understanding and developing the role of leaders within the church:

    1. Recognize that all within the body of Christ are called to be servants. (Mark 10:42-45)

      a. Understand that all power is from God alone. (John 15:4,5)

      b. Realize that humility is essential in the life of any godly leader. (Rom 12:3; James 4:6; I Tim 3:6)

      c. Recognize that godly leadership best exerts influence through prayer, love and example. (I Pet 5:3; I Tim 2:8, 4:12)

      d. Understand that joyful service is motivated by love for God rather than a need for acceptance or personal recognition. (Heb 13:17; Luke 17:7-10)

    2. Realize the importance of and practice cooperation within the church body: (Phil 4:2; James 4:1)

      a. Understand that all members are part of the body of Christ, united under His Headship, working one with another to fulfill His purposes. ( Eph 4:11-16; Rom 12:4,5)

      b. Commit themselves to provide mutual encouragement. (Rom 12:15; II Cor 1:3-4)

      c. Recognize the diversity of gifts and functions as given by God to edify others for His glory. (I Cor 12:12-27)

      d. Accept organization as healthy as long as it is open to the leading of the Spirit. (Acts 6:1-4)

      e. Develop the ability to clearly communicate to others in the Body of Christ. (II Tim. 2:24-26; Titus 2:7,8)

      f. Demonstrate a teachable spirit. (Phil 4:9)

      g. Understand and honor the Biblical pattern of authority and methods of conflict resolution. (Matt 5:21-26; Matt 18:15:18; Lk 17:3,4)

F. Christian Leaders have a global perspective: (John 3:16)

    1. Have a vision for world missions. (Matt 28:18-20)

    2. Recognize that work in the local church is part of the Lord's total plan - the local church being joined with other churches locally and denominationally. (II Cor 11:28; I Cor 16:20; Col 4:13-16)

    3. Show a willingness to learn from others who serve the Lord Jesus Christ. (Phil 2:25-29; Rom 16:1)

G. Christian Leaders commit themselves firmly to their task: (I Cor 9:24-27)

    1. Show willingness to persevere. (I Cor 4:2; John 10:12,13)

    2. Welcome encouragement and correction. (Heb. 10:24,25; II Tim. 3:16,17)

    3. Sacrifice for long range gain. (Heb 11:24-26)

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