“I am not a leader.” This is a phrase that has been heard in churches throughout the centuries, yet it betrays a fundamental teaching of the New Testament and diminishes the astounding calling God has placed on his people. Come and hear God beckoning you forward in “Becoming a Leader,” the introduction to the Turning Points Series.
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MESSAGE STUDY NOTES
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WARM UP
What excites you most about The Journey at NAC? [“The Journey” is NAC’s discipleship plan for the entire church]
SCRIPTURES USED
Genesis 1:28; I Corinthians 6:2-3; II Corinthians 7:1; Colossians 3:10; I Timothy 4:7; Philippians 2:12-13; Matthew 28:19-20; Revelation 2:26-28, 5:10, 22:4-5
MESSAGE POINTS
Why am I here?
1. Manage the earth
2. Sit as judges
3. Lead yourselves
4. Lead others toward Christ
5. Rule the future earth
GENERAL QUESTIONS
1. What is the most meaningful leadership experience you have had so far? What makes it stand out to you?
2. Why do you think the Church has so many people who consider themselves “followers,” but not “leaders?”
APPLICATION QUESTION
What would happen if more Christians accepted their calling to lead in all five ways shown above?
MENTORING QUESTION
If your mentee said, “I am not a leader,” how would you respond?
