paul’s ministry & leadership principles
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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. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Paul’s Ministry & Leadership Principles
Silvia MendezBINT 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).
Visitation & Letters of Exhortation
First Second
Third
Opposition to Paul’s Mission
Any time Paul’s travel plans were interrupted, he thought it the work of Satan.
Jealous Jews
Silversmiths
Slave owners
False brothers within the church
Trials, Suffering and Persecution
Reinterpretation of Hebrew
ScriptureConversion of Gentiles
Economy concerns
Debate on resurrectio
n of the dead
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 World Leadership Principles
In today’s workforce, leadership includes the following:Knowing your goals and what you need to do to attain
themOrganize 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 tasksReinforce ideas central to the company Systematically checks the process of work getting
done.
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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 are to be….
Communally involved in spreading the GospelGrowing Spiritually: becoming leaders
Mindful of God’s active Word in our life and in others
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.
ReferencesApostle Paul’s Missionary journeys [Map]. (2011, March 4). Retrieved from Gracepoint Devotions 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.