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Moving forward Godly leadership and united people. The time has come. The Journey begins. A Call to Courage. Moving Forward. Joshua 1:1-5. Joshua 1:5-9. Joshua 1:10-18.
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The time has come... The Journey begins A Call to Courage Moving Forward Joshua 1:1-5 Joshua 1:5-9 Joshua 1:10-18
A leader is someone that doesn’t waste his life, but fulfil the calling upon him. Such call is born of a clear vision given by God. He will inspire others to go beyond their present into the future. • Bishop Josep Rossello Leadership
Leadership Visionary Thinker Responds A leader is someone that doesn’t waste his life, but fulfil the calling upon him. Such call is born of a clear vision given by God. He will inspire others to go beyond their present into the future. • Bishop Josep Rossello
He work with others (Joshua 1:10-11a) He points what to do to be ready (Prepare your provisions...) He calls when it is time to go (...for within three days...) He leads what they will be doing (... you are to pass over this Jordan to go in to take possession of the land that the Lord your God is giving you to possess.) VisionaryCommunicating God’s willJoshua 1:10-11
A leader address the issue ahead of time A leader reminds God’s people of their promise A leader points what it has to be done A leader lead them into God’s purpose for their life ThinkerStrategize God’s willJoshua 1:12-15
See --- Numbers 32:18-22
Fully obedient (Joshua 1:16) Dependent upon God (Joshua 1:17) Accepting discipline (Joshua 1:18) RespondsA clear commitment to God’s willJoshua 1:16-18
Being a leader takes courage, discipline, and determination. While a great leader can bring great success, it comes at high personal cost.Bishop Josep Rossello
Lovingly care for the Christ Church and seek growth in Christ (Heb. 13:17; I Thes. 5:12). Provide teaching and counsel from the Scriptures (Gal. 6:6; I Tim. 5:17-18) that will span the whole counsel of God's Word (Acts 20:27-28). Help in times of need (Acts 2:42-47 & 4:32-35; Jam. 2:14-17). Ensure that the Ministers are godly leaders according to Scriptures (I Tim. 3:1-13 & 5:17-22; Titus 1:5-9; I Pet. 5:1-4). Pray for CCE regularly, particularly when people are sick (Jam. 5:14).
Be on guard against false teachers (Acts 20:28-31). Exercise church discipline when necessary (Matt. 18:15-20; I Cor. 5; Gal. 6:1). Help you become equipped to serve Christ (Eph. 4:11-13). Seek God's will for our church family to the best of my ability as study the Scriptures and follow the Spirit (Acts 20:28; I Peter 5:1-5).Set an example and join to fulfill the duties of church members (1 Cor. 11.1; Phil. 3:17; I Tim. 4:12).
All Christians, as disciples of Christ, must play their full part in its life and witness. That you may fulfil this duty, we call upon you:To follow the example of Christ in home and daily life, and to bear personal witness for the glory of God.To be regular in private prayer and to read and study the Bible carefully, and follow God’s commandmentsTo use the spiritual gifts to build up God’s familyTo worship on Sunday, as a church family, and daily in your lifeTo give and serve on the Church, family and community
To give financially with a thankful and glad heart do the work of Christ Church Exmouth, and for the work of the Church around the world.To uphold the standard of marriage entrusted by Christ to His ChurchTo care that children and youth are brought up to love and serve the LordTo accept the loving, healthy and godly discipline of the leadership, if necessary, coming under the loving care and direction of the Minister