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Session #1: Sat., Sept 26, 9 am-Noon (Central)

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Self-Awareness

For by the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think with sober judgment, each according to the measure of faith that God has assigned (Romans 12:3).

Self-Awareness – I recognize and understand my emotions, moods, and motives. I know how they affect others around me. I know my limitations and can assess my strengths with accuracy. I am aware of my emotions and self-confidence and can have a sense of humor about myself and my circumstances. I display competencies like emotional self-awareness, accurate self-assessment, and self-esteem.

1: WATCH: Gospel Leaders Pay Careful Attention to their Soul’s Health

Leaders in Christian ministry have the honor to watch over others’ lives and watch their own lives. Christian leaders care for the flock of God best when they demonstrate both spiritual maturity and emotional intelligence. A leader’s IQ is essential, but EQ is arguably more critical for effective leadership.

Watch with the gospel burning in your heart. Start learning the competencies for emotional maturity. This is how we shepherd the church of God.

2: DIE: Gospel Leaders Sacrifice to Make a Difference

Leaders display the gospel by sacrificing their lives for the good of others. By dying to self, you love others as Jesus loved you. Nothing short of this desire is acceptable for a gospel leader.

Giving Christ your whole self is not a sacrifice because He transforms you into a new person who makes a difference for eternity.

3: WALK: Gospel Leaders Embrace their Father’s Love

Your life, as a leader, affects many others--positively or negatively. Your walk with the Father sets the musical score for how you relate to others. You are loved dearly by the Father. And you can love others when their actions don’t warrant love.

Leaders are encouraging fathers and nurturing mothers to others in your oversight. The emotion of excessive love starts with God the Father and extends through Christ to us and then on to those we are leading.

4: PLAN: Gospel Leaders Design their Lives with Purpose

To be an effective and productive leader, you need to plan your life according to God’s design. You must be emotionally mature enough to recognize your abilities and inabilities. Then you can trust others to work toward a common goal in a complementary manner. You understand your accomplishments don’t define you. God defines you through the work of Christ.

So, purposely design your life with God’s wisdom and pursue it with passion. We all have excuses for why we can’t do something. Excuses are easy. Leadership of self is difficult.

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