Lesson 01 The Ministry of leadership (Part 1)

Question 1

Q1. As ministers of the gospel, what do we seek to lead?

Answer 1

People to know the Lord Jesus Christ.

Question 2

Q2. What is the literal meaning of the word “ministry”?

Answer 2

Service

Question 3

Q3. What should leadership Not be seen as?

Answer 3

A path to success, or a way to affirm one self, or a professional or church goal.

Question 4

Q4. What is the result if we place someone in a position of leadership who is not ready to take on that responsibility or is not called to leadership? (Give a scripture reference as part of your answer)

Answer 4

Both we and they are guilty of doing harm to the body of Christ - 1 Timothy 5:22.

Question 5

Q5. How does a true leader use authority?

Answer 5

Merely as a tool for leadership or an enabler for ministry.

Question 6

Q6. According to Terry Shock, what is a position?

Answer 6

A position is merely a well-defined place from which to serve.

Question 7

Q7. How does a person enlist the voluntary follower ship of someone else?

Answer 7

Through influence

Question 8

Q8. Describe the difference between authority and leadership:

Answer 8

Authority gives orders. Leadership gives direction.

Question 9

Q9. What should a leader model?

Answer 9

The goal of his or her followers (1 Corinthians 11:1).

Question 10

Q10. How does a Christian minister gain influence in the lives of people?

Answer 10

Building relationships

Question 11

Q11. What three (3) questions should biblical leaders ask themselves?

Answer 11

a. Who can I serve?
b. To what can I be faithful?
c. How can I be competent?

Question 12

Q12. What is the number one requirement in establishing relationships with the people of God?

Answer 12

Faithfulness