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Paul’s Ministry & Leadership Principles. Silvia Mendez BINT 1203 Mid America Christian University. Saul becomes Paul. Saul was a man who did not understand the Gospel of Jesus, and persecuted Christians. On the Road to Damascus, he was blinded and was spoken to by the Lord.
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Paul’s Ministry & Leadership Principles Silvia Mendez BINT 1203 Mid America Christian University
Saul becomes Paul • Saul was a man who did not understand the Gospel of Jesus, and persecuted Christians. • On the Road to Damascus, he was blinded and was spoken to by the Lord. • Ananias gave Saul his sight back as the Lord directed him to, and Paul was told he would be the Lord’s instrument to the gentiles. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMFHC1hXbUQ
Paul’s “overseeing” role of the Churches established • 13 books of the New Testament are credited to Paul. • On his journeys, Paul usually had traveling companions to the cities. Would stay there for a time and preach in synagogues or meeting places, even open public areas. • Would appoint certain people within the churches to be Pastors. • Included correction of false teachings (Gnosticism, philosophically misguided, and those emphasizing observance of Old Testament rituals).
Opposition to Paul’s Mission • Any time Paul’s travel plans were interrupted, he thought it the work of Satan.
Spiritual Leadership Qualities • Above Reproach • Monogamous • Moderate in all things • Worthy of Respect • Prayerful • Preaches Sound Doctrine • Graciously Hospitable • Gifted-Teacher • Even-Tempered • Good Reputation in and outside of the Church • Humble • Speaks the Truth plainly and clearly • Not greedy • Promotes Peace • Corrects false teachings • Manages Household well • In Right Relationships • Holiness/Upholds Truth in their life • Trusts God • Loves Neighbor • Utilizes Gifts in a way that Honors God
Effective WorldLeadership Principles • In today’s workforce, leadership includes the following: • Knowing your goals and what you need to do to attain them • Organize and manage time for short-term/long-tern projects • Identify strengths in others and help them develop their skills. • Promote teamwork and extra training • Hold people accountable for completing their tasks • Reinforce ideas central to the company • Systematically checks the process of work getting done.
That you do not become sluggish, but imitate those who through faith and patience inherit the promises. Hebrews 6:12. New King James Version Paul was an example of someone who worked hard in the vocation of Ministry and tent-making and was able to take the Gospel where it hadn’t been preached before.
SO WHAT DO WE LEARN? We learn that Following Jesus and being a servant of the Lord entails difficulties in a person’s life. What Jesus did and how much he suffered and endured for us should give us hope that we do not grow weary. He is our Strength.
References Apostle Paul’s Missionary journeys [Map]. (2011, March 4). Retrieved from GracepointDevotions website: http://www.gracepointdevotions.org/wpcontent/uploads/2011/03/Apostle-Paul-Second-Missionary-Journey-Map.png Conversion of St Paul on the Road to Damascus. (2012, December 11). [Video file]. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMFHC1hXbUQ Escalating Resonances in Paul’s First Missionary Journey [Map]. (2010, October 6). Retrieved from http://markmeynell.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/acts-13-14-map.png How to develop an effective workforce. (n.d.). Retrieved June 10, 2013, from http://www.wikihow.com/Develop-an-Effective-Workforce Singleton, S. Third Journey of Paul [Map]. (2007). Retrieved from Deeper Study resources for Bible Students at all levels website: http://www.deeperstudy.com/link/third_journey_all.html Varughese, A. (Ed.). (2005). Discovering the New Testament. Community and Faith. Beacon Hill Press of Kansas City.