Pastor Terry begins a seven-week series on the Book of Titus, focusing on biblical leadership. The first session covers the commitments and character of a faithful leader, using Paul’s letter to Titus as the foundation.
1. Commitment of a Faithful Leader:
– To the Master: Leaders must be devoted to God above all, serving for His glory, not for recognition or titles.
– To the Mission: Christians are called to represent Christ, live godly lives, and help others prepare for eternal life.
– To the Message: The core message is that God loves everyone and Christ died for all. Leaders must share this through preaching and personal witness.
– To the Method and the Masses: The responsibility to spread the gospel is entrusted to all believers, and partnership with others (like missionaries) is essential.
– To the Messenger: Leaders must train and delegate to others, ensuring the ministry continues beyond themselves.
2. Character of a Faithful Leader:
– Leaders must first lead themselves, demonstrating self-control and integrity both publicly and privately.
– They should be blameless, not self-willed, not quick-tempered, and not motivated by personal gain.
– Leaders must be hospitable, lovers of good, sober, just, holy, and able to teach sound doctrine.
3. Principles of Leadership:
– Delegation: Like Moses in Exodus 18, leaders must delegate responsibilities to avoid burnout and to train others.
– Biblical Authority: All advice and leadership must be rooted in Scripture, not personal opinion.
– Five Traits of a Godly Leader:
1. Copyable: Live in a way that others can imitate.
2. Transparent: Be genuine and consistent in all areas of life.
3. Learning: Continually grow and learn from others.
4. Serving: Lead by serving others, following Christ’s example.
5. Relatable and Encouraging: Help others realize their potential and encourage them in their walk.
Pastor Terry concludes with a call to self-examination: everyone is a leader to someone, and the question is whether we are leading others toward Christ by our example.
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