Learning About Christian Leadership
Acts 20:17-37
1. Who has served as a spiritual role model for you? What about that person has rubbed off on you?
2. What characterized Paul’s ministry?
3. What does it mean to “keep watch”?
4. How & why is their appointment as elders divine, humbling & dangerous?
1 Thessalonians 2:1-13
1. What was one of your most memorable failures? (church, work, sports)
2. What does ‘ethical’ ministry look like? & the opposite?
3. How would Paul’s example of perseverance in the face of persecution encourage them?
4. What characteristics of a faithful Christian leader are listed?
1 Timothy 3:1-15
1. When you were young, what did you aspire to be when you grew up?
2. Why a list of qualifications only, and not duties?
3. What kind of ‘test’ do you suppose the deacons were given?
4. Are these qualities important for all Christians?
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Doug Johns retired from ministry in Canada to devote more time to international work. Right now he pastors part time at the International Baptist Church in Bielefeld, Germany. He is a graduate of York Univ. (B.A.) and Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary (M.Div.). Doug is married to Yvonne and they have four grown children plus three grandchildren. Doug has had significant experience as a Presbyterian Minister in Ontario, Saskatchewan, British Columbia and New Brunswick. He has served as Associate Pastor at West Congregational in Haverhill, Massachusetts; Doug is committed to international ministry in Romania; and he has taken leadership in Christian Camping as Executive Director of Camp Fireside, NH; Glen Mhor Presbyterian Camp, Ontario; Timberline Ranch, BC. .... avid baseball fan of the Toronto Blue Jays ... Managed American Legion Baseball Team out of Creston BC in North Idaho League. Doug is a serious runner with many international half-marathons completed over the last 6 years.
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