·      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?
·      [email protected]. 
·      “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?

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