LEADERSHIP
MATTERS
“I’m going to church.”
“I’m going to church.”
“I go to Hope.”
“We bring nothing to the table.”
Ephesians 3:7-12
7 Of this gospel I was made a minister according to the
gift of God’s grace, which was given me by the working of
his power. 8To me, though I am the very least of all the
saints, this grace was given, to preach to the Gentiles the
unsearchable riches of Christ, 9and to bring to light for
everyone what is the plan of the mystery hidden for ages
in God who created all things, 10so that through the
church the manifold wisdom of God might now be made
known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly places.
11This was according to the eternal purpose that he has
realized in Christ Jesus our Lord, 12in whom we have
boldness and access with confidence through our faith in
him.
What’s the point of church?
To be a vehicle for God to show his
glory to the universe!
The Vision of Hope Community Church is:
To honor God
by helping as many people as possible
become fully devoted followers
of Jesus Christ.
What do we mean by
fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ?
What do we mean by
fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ?
• It’s not a class to be completed.
What do we mean by
fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ?
• It’s not a class to be completed.
• It’s not assumed because you come
Sunday morning, attend a small group,
come to a Bible study, give money, serve
frequently, receive communion, etc.
What do we mean by
fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ?
• It’s not a class to be completed.
• It’s not assumed because you come
Sunday morning, attend a small group,
come to a Bible study, give money, serve
frequently, receive communion, etc.
• It’s not just for leaders or those skilled in
areas of Christian ministry.
What do we mean by
fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ?
• It’s not praying a prayer to receive Jesus
into lives and hearts.
What do we mean by
fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ?
• It’s not praying a prayer to receive Jesus
into lives and hearts.
• It’s not just knowing about God or about
what God wants for this world, people, and
the church.
What do we mean by
fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ?
• It’s not praying a prayer to receive Jesus
into lives and hearts.
• It’s not just knowing about God or about
what God wants for this world, people, and
the church.
• It’s not about becoming a member at this
church or any church.
We believe a fully
devoted
follower is someone who God has
brought to new life through belief in
Jesus Christ and God is
continuously growing in
maturity through his Spirit, the
Word, and other believers to make
them a continual light to the world.
The DNA Paul passed to Timothy
2 Timothy 2:1-2
1You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ
Jesus. 2And the things you have heard me
say in the presence of many witnesses
entrust to reliable men who will also be
qualified to teach others.
A Culture of Leadership Development
A Culture of Leadership Development
Are you developing as a leader in:
Biblical Thinking
A Culture of Leadership Development
Are you developing as a leader in:
Biblical Thinking
Christ-like Character
A Culture of Leadership Development
Are you developing as a leader in:
Biblical Thinking
Christ-like Character
Ministry Skills
A Culture of Leadership Development
Key Elements of Leadership Development:
a look at Paul’s development of Timothy
The Leadership Triad
1 Timothy 4:11-16
11Command and teach these things. 12Don’t let anyone look down
on you because you are young, but set an example for the
believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity. 13Until I
come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to
preaching and to teaching. 14Do not neglect your gift, which was
given you through a prophetic message when the body of elders
laid their hands on you. 15Be diligent in these matters; give
yourself wholly to them, so that everyone may see your progress.
16Watch your life and doctrine closely. Persevere in them, because
if you do, you will save both yourself and your hearers.
A Culture of Leadership Development
Key Elements of Leadership Development:
a look at Paul’s development of Timothy
#1 - Biblical Thinking
1 Timothy 4:11-16
11Command and teach these things. 12Don’t let anyone look down
on you because you are young, but set an example for the
believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity. 13Until I
come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to
preaching and to teaching. 14Do not neglect your gift, which was
given you through a prophetic message when the body of elders
laid their hands on you. 15Be diligent in these matters; give
yourself wholly to them, so that everyone may see your progress.
16Watch your life and doctrine closely. Persevere in them, because
if you do, you will save both yourself and your hearers.
A Culture of Leadership Development
Key Elements of Leadership Development:
a look at Paul’s development of Timothy
#2 – Christlike Character
1 Timothy 4:11-16
11Command and teach these things. 12Don’t let anyone look down
on you because you are young, but set an example for the
believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity. 13Until I
come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to
preaching and to teaching. 14Do not neglect your gift, which was
given you through a prophetic message when the body of elders
laid their hands on you. 15Be diligent in these matters; give
yourself wholly to them, so that everyone may see your progress.
16Watch your life and doctrine closely. Persevere in them, because
if you do, you will save both yourself and your hearers.
A Culture of Leadership Development
Key Elements of Leadership Development:
a look at Paul’s development of Timothy
#3 – Ministry Skills
1 Timothy 4:11-16
11Command and teach these things. 12Don’t let anyone look down
on you because you are young, but set an example for the
believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity. 13Until I
come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to
preaching and to teaching. 14Do not neglect your gift, which was
given you through a prophetic message when the body of elders
laid their hands on you. 15Be diligent in these matters; give
yourself wholly to them, so that everyone may see your progress.
16Watch your life and doctrine closely. Persevere in them, because
if you do, you will save both yourself and your hearers.
A Culture of Leadership Development
Key Elements of Leadership Development:
a look at Paul’s development of Timothy
Paul’s command: DO ALL 3!
1 Timothy 4:11-16
11Command and teach these things. 12Don’t let anyone look down
on you because you are young, but set an example for the
believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity. 13Until I
come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to
preaching and to teaching. 14Do not neglect your gift, which was
given you through a prophetic message when the body of elders
laid their hands on you. 15Be diligent in these matters; give
yourself wholly to them, so that everyone may see your progress.
16Watch your life and doctrine closely. Persevere in them, because
if you do, you will save both yourself and your hearers.
A Culture of Leadership Development
Are you developing as a leader in:
Biblical Thinking (Word of God)
Christ-like Character (Spirit of God)
Ministry Skills (People of God)
A Culture of Leadership Development
Two Inescapable Realities
Two Inescapable Realities
1. To get good leadership, we need to
put up with some bad leadership.
Two Inescapable Realities
1. To get good leadership, we need to
put up with some bad leadership.
2. The game has changed.
Impacting a City!
Why Start New Churches?
“I begin this book with a categorical statement that will seem bold
and brash to some at first sight, even though it has been well
substantiated by research over the past two or three decades:
The single most effective evangelistic methodology under heaven
is planting new churches.”
~ C. Peter Wagner [in Church Planting for a Greater Harvest]
Gospel Application:
1. How is God looking to grow you
in biblical thinking, Christlike
character, and ministry skills?
Gospel Application:
1. How is God looking to grow you
in biblical thinking, Christlike
character, and ministry skills?
2. Will you get in the game?