What does the Bible say about leadership and authority? What does it look like, and what is its role in the church?
The problem with pastors – Romans 12:1-8
The chair of Moses – Matthew 3
Delegated vs Appropriated authority
Leadership as a spiritual gift
Gideon, David, Moses, Peter – all had issues, yet God chose them to be leaders, despite not striving for that position
Gideon – Judges 6:11
- God giving Gideon a new identity, Gideon rejects
- wasn’t earned, fought for, or sought. It was god
- this starts an interactive relationship with god
- god understands man – man will find way to take credit, so God makes it clear it’s him
- pay attention
Characteristics of Godly leaders found in Scripture: imperfect, often reluctant or doubting, interactive relationship with God, servant, their authority was a gift of grace (wasn’t earned or fought for)
song: Bryan Morykon – “What Can I Do” http://music.morykon.com/
Other music: “Sweep me away” by Enter the Worship Circle (www.entertheworshipcircle.com), used by permission of Ben Pasley of Enter the Worship Circle
This episode originally broadcast live on May 1, 2015 on KXEN 1010AM in St. Louis, MO
For more info:
www.sunministries.org
Theme music: “The Resistance” by Josh Garrels (www.joshgarrels.com) licensed by Marmoset Music (www.marmosetmusic.com)