Chapter 8

Question 1

Acts 6 observations

Answer 1

They looked for the best when they chose the leaders, not just who was available.

Question 2

Acts 6 leadership qualities

Answer 2

1. among the brethren; clear conversion
2. good reputation; lived out the Gospel
3. full of Spirit; God working in them and through them
4. full of wisdom; giftedness and experience
5. approved by whole congregation; affirmed by all
6. prayed over and hands laid upon; leaders confirmed their calling

Question 3

Acts 6 conclusions

Answer 3

1. spiritual integrity
2. relational intelligence
3. practical ability

Question 4

1 Tim. 3 and Titus 1 observations,

Answer 4

they should be mature, tested and of excellent character

Question 5

1 Tim. 3 and Titus 1 what’s not listed

Answer 5

administrative abilities, skill sets, leadership

Question 6

1 Tim. 3 and Titus 1 why it matters

Answer 6

1. min. leaders are to lead from a pos. of moral authority. Gospel-transformed lives
2. min. lead. are to model what Gospel looks like in real time
3. Min. lead. are to partner with Jesus in His work

Question 7

1 Tim. 3 and Titus 1 implications

Answer 7

1. spirit. matur. is the primary qualification
2. in order to identify spirit. lead. you have to know what it looks like
3. spirit. char. vs skill
4. shepherding vs. biz devel.

Question 8

How bib. qual. for lead. shape min. 3 concepts

Answer 8

1. It matters because organizations become like their lead.
2. all min. decisions are spirit. decisions
3. Gospel-cent. min. can only be led by Gospel-transformed lead.

Question 9

How bib. qual. for lead. shape min. 3 implications

Answer 9

1. Ministry leadership is about keeping Jesus the hero of the story
2. Ministry leadership is about fulfilling God’s mission, not ours.
3. Ministry leadership is a spiritual activity requiring spiritual integrity. Who you are, is your ministry.