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PowerPoint Presentation: 

t he gateway to leadership at newLife SCHOOL OF LEADERS

Recap: 

Recap Week One the “BIG” session” Week Two the “ABC of newLife Leaders” How do you feel about “accountability” Did you list online some of the things that fill/drain your tank.

The Character of a newLife leader : 

The Character of a newLife leader

Introduction: 

Introduction Character as a value of newLife Character vs Personality Inner vs Outer Growth in character 3 key areas of character Q&A Prayer/Ministry

Character: 

Character We believe that the inner and the outer , the private and the public should match-up. We acknowledge that though God looks at the inner, society looks at the outer, and our integrity ensures that both bring honour to God. We also believe that it is the duty of every Christian to mature in the faith . Hence we take our Christianity very seriously and seek to uphold the highest biblical standards of behaviour amongst those who partner with New Life. People’s respect will be gained because of our commitment to this value.

Character vs Personality: 

Character vs Personality Character is the collection of features and traits that shape an individual’s nature. Personality is defined as the totality of a person’s emotional, physical, social, and mental disposition. Home Learning #1 Our starting point - Ephesians 4:17-24

Inner vs Outer: 

Inner vs Outer Integrity/Authenticity 1 Samuel 16:1-13 1 Thess. 2:3-12 Matt 23:13-28 Luke 6: 43-45 Start on inside first rather than behaviour.

Mature in the faith: 

Mature in the faith Character building How do we grow? 1 Corinthians 2: 10-12 What does growth look like? Galatians 5: 22-23 For all! Different maturity of character expected at various levels of church leadership (believers, disciples, leaders) Eg . 1 Timothy 3: 8-10

Growth cycles: 

Growth cycles “Some people say they have 30 years of experience in the church. Actually they have 1 year’s experience repeated 30 times.” Jim Dunn

Key area 1: Resilience: 

Key area 1: Resilience Rejoice in difficulties Romans 5: 3-5 Press on Philippians 3: 12-14 Put on God’s armour Ephesians 6: 10-20 Emotions Job 31: 1-40 Live from character, not emotions.

Key area 2: Servanthood: 

Key area 2: Servanthood Servant leadership Matthew 20: 26-28 Based in love Servant leaders: Devote themselves to serving others Meet the needs of those they lead Encourage and disciple their followers to bring out the best in them = needs of followers are met and they reach their full potential.

Servanthood: 

Servanthood What is our attitude to serving? Service with a sigh (GUILT) Service with a frown (DUTY) Service with a wink (FAVOUR) Service with a smile (WE LOVE IT!)

Key area 3: Consistency: 

Key area 3: Consistency Keep to your word James 5: 12 Reliability Outlook Choose to be a person of faith daily. Choices Make choices that build you up Attendance/accountability In your walk with God Word, worship, witness Daniel 6: 10

Questions?: 

Questions?

Think, Pray, Listen....: 

Think, Pray, Listen.... In pairs talk about an area of your character that you would like to see strengthened. Share your thoughts and pray for each other.

Home Learning : 

Home Learning Stay up to date. Review the sessions Catch up on the previous home learning Character List online one area of your character you would like the rest of us to pray about. Take a Svc with a Smile form and complete it by next wk: bring it to the session. Complete the personality questionnaire linked to in the blog for this session. Post responses online.

PowerPoint Presentation: 

t he gateway to leadership at newLife SCHOOL OF LEADERS