1. Leaders

2. What is a leader? Someone who influences others A Christian leader is committed to changing the world for Christ Someone whose leadership grows in the pursuit of opportunities to lead, by an ongoing formation through Christ – Piety – Study – Action

3. Natural Qualities Initiative Discipline Authenticity Empathy Generosity

4. I can do all this through him who gives me strength. Philippians 4:13 But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all- surpassing power is from God and not from us. 2 Corinthians 4:7

5. Supernatural Qualities A living faith – Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. Hebrews 11:1

6. Supernatural Qualities A living faith Hope – Romans 12:12 – Hebrews 12:1-2,7 – “And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Matthew 28:20b

7. Supernatural Qualities A living faith Hope Love – I Corinthians 13:1-13 – Romans 12:9-21 – Romans 5:8 – Matthew 25:34-40 – Ephesians 5:1-2

8. Supernatural Qualities A living faith Hope Love Humility – For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith— and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. Ephesians 2:8-10

9. Christian Leaders A living faith Hope Love Humility Initiative Discipline Authenticity Empathy Generosity

10. Are You A Leader? Yes! You are here…. Everyone has an area of influence Follow Christ where you are. Bring Christ with you into every situation Do what can be done, whenever and however, with the guidance of the Holy Spirit

11. Lead by Following Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. Ephesians 5:1-2