SERVANT LEADERS IN THE CHURCH

Acts 20:17-38

Leaders of Jesus’ Church are called to lead the church like Jesus.

Elders are servant leaders of the church:

Lead under the authority of Christ (28)


Feed with the Word of Christ (20-27)

Care for the Body of Christ (29-31)

Model the character of Christ (18-19)

Servant leaders lead like Jesus:

Humble

Holy

Faithful

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Discussion Guide

Open Up
Do you think the “suspicion of church leadership” is a reality in churches today? Why or why not?

Is the term “servant leader” an oxymoron? Why or why not?

We all have influence over someone and are therefore leaders in the spheres God has placed us. Whom do you lead?

Dig In
Why is it important that Jesus came to show us servant leadership instead of simply describing it to us through the Law?

Which of the responsibilities of an elder in the church do you think is most important? Why?

Why do you think it is important that we learn about church leadership from men like Paul, Peter, and James?

Read 1 Timothy 3:1-7. Make a list of the qualities of an elder and discuss each.

Read John 13:1-20. What can we all learn about servant leadership from Jesus’ example?
 

Live Out
Which of the characteristics of servant leadership (humble, holy, faithful) do you need to work on with those whom you lead?

PRAY for our church leaders.

PRAY for those God has trusted you to lead.