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Mark 3:7-19 Jesus departed with his disciples to the sea, and a great multitude from
Galilee followed him;
8hearing all that he was doing, they came to him in great numbers
from Judea, Jerusalem, Idumea, beyond the Jordan, and the region around Tyre and Sidon.
9He told his disciples to have a boat ready for him because of the crowd, so that they
would not crush him;
10for he had cured many, so that all who had diseases pressed upon
him to touch him.
11Whenever the unclean spirits saw him, they fell down before him
and shouted, "You are the Son of God!"
12But he sternly ordered them not to make him
known.
13He went up the mountain and called to him those whom he wanted, and they came to
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him.
14And he appointed twelve, whom he also named apostles, to be with him, and to
be sent out to proclaim the message,
15and to have authority to cast out demons.
16So he
How does Jesus interact with the
various groups of people in Mark?
appointed the twelve: Simon (to whom he gave the name Peter);
17James son of Zebedee
and John the brother of James (to whom he gave the name Boanerges, that is, Sons of
Thunder);
18and Andrew, and Philip, and Bartholomew, and Matthew, and Thomas, and
James son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus, and Simon the Cananaean,
19and Judas Iscariot,
who betrayed him.
2 Timothy 2:1-2 You then, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus;
2and what you have heard from me through many witnesses entrust to faithful people who
will be able to teach others as well.
Who does Jesus call?
2 Timothy 2:14-15 Remind them of this, and warn them before God that they are
to avoid wrangling over words, which does no good but only ruins those who are listening.
15Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved by him, a worker who has no
need to be ashamed, rightly explaining the word of truth.
For what purposes does Jesus select
out the twelve?
According to these passages,
what are some of the identifying
characteristics of a leader?
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eadership Selection
Case Study
In the fall, Meredith and Erica started leading a dorm based small group. The group continues to grow in size and depth. At the beginning
of the year the staff and small group coordinators asked all the small group leaders to identify and invest heavily in anyone with the potential
for leading a small group in the spring. The group has six consistent members who participate in the small group community during and
outside of the meeting time. Jin Tae is one of the freshmen members of the groups and attends every week and often brings a non-Christian
friend. Along with his passion to share Jesus with people comes a high level of cynicism of the church structure and authority. Carrie is the
one of the three members who has been with the small group since last academic year. Along with a strong knowledge of Scripture, Carrie
has a high level of ownership and commitment to the group, but shoots down any ideas that introduce something new to the group. Jordan
has been taking the lead with worship and prayer in the group. He is gifted and sensitive to the diverse church backgrounds represented in
the group. Jordan does however, get a little over zealous and forget to leave enough time for the Bible study. Jackie is a quiet, but regular
member of the group and is known for being the encourager in the group. She is a new Christian, but has been responsive to meeting with
Meredith for discipleship.
Leaders are marked by
to God and mission.
Discussion Guide
Ownership not
- Leaders should have ownership of the mission, but
Who are the key leaders Meredith and Erica
they are not called to control of it. While leadership does imply authority it is only
should invest in and what characteristics draw
an aspect of the role not the role itself.
you to them as potential leaders?
Accessible not
- Much like the disciple potential leaders can be
How would you suggest Meredith and Erica
identifi ed by their availability not just their ability.
invest in them so they will be ready to lead in
the spring?
Responsive not
Potential leaders are identifi ed by their
ability to set priorities and respond to unexpected opportunities to minister, while
having the ability to discern which opportunities to take on.
Who in your ministry would be good choices to invest more time in? Why?
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SKETCHES
Entr @
of Leadership o o o o >
ust to Faithful People
Mark 3:7-19 Jesus departed with his disciples to the sea, and a great multitude from
Galilee followed him;
8hearing all that he was doing, they came to him in great numbers
from Judea, Jerusalem, Idumea, beyond the Jordan, and the region around Tyre and Sidon.
9He told his disciples to have a boat ready for him because of the crowd, so that they
would not crush him;
10for he had cured many, so that all who had diseases pressed upon
him to touch him.
11Whenever the unclean spirits saw him, they fell down before him
and shouted, "You are the Son of God!"
12But he sternly ordered them not to make him
known.
13He went up the mountain and called to him those whom he wanted, and they came to
@
him.
14And he appointed twelve, whom he also named apostles, to be with him, and to
be sent out to proclaim the message,
15and to have authority to cast out demons.
16So he
How does Jesus interact with the
various groups of people in Mark?
appointed the twelve: Simon (to whom he gave the name Peter);
17James son of Zebedee
Jesus teaches and heals the mul-
and John the brother of James (to whom he gave the name Boanerges, that is, Sons of
titudes. Gathers and delegates to
the disciples: they help him with
Thunder);
18and Andrew, and Philip, and Bartholomew, and Matthew, and Thomas, and
crowd control, they are partners
James son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus, and Simon the Cananaean,
19and Judas Iscariot,
in his ministry even before he
gives them authority and power.
who betrayed him.
Appoints the Apostles: they are
2 Timothy 2:1-2 You then, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus;
brought closer in order to be sent
out
2and what you have heard from me through many witnesses entrust to faithful people who
will be able to teach others as well.
Who does Jesus call?
Those "he wanted" and those
2 Timothy 2:14-15 Remind them of this, and warn them before God that they are
who "came to him". It is possible
to avoid wrangling over words, which does no good but only ruins those who are listening.
that some of the people Jesus
invited to join him on the moun-
15Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved by him, a worker who has no
tain that day would have liked to
need to be ashamed, rightly explaining the word of truth.
come, but weren't available or
didn't understand its importance.
For what purposes does Jesus select
out the twelve?
To be with him, to proclaim the
message, to have authority to cast
out demons: to be with him and to
be like him.
According to these passages,
what are some of the identifying
characteristics of a leader?
"...present yourself to God as one
approved by him" and "faith-
ful people, able to teach others"
Leaders are distinguished by their
faithfulness to God and the Mis-
sion.
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Sketches of Leadership #28
SKETCHES
L
@
of Leadership o o o o >
eadership Selection
Case Study
In the fall, Meredith and Erica started leading a dorm based small group. The group continues to grow in size and depth. At the beginning
of the year the staff and small group coordinators asked all the small group leaders to identify and invest heavily in anyone with the potential
for leading a small group in the spring. The group has six consistent members who participate in the small group community during and
outside of the meeting time. Jin Tae is one of the freshmen members of the groups and attends every week and often brings a non-Christian
friend. Along with his passion to share Jesus with people comes a high level of cynicism of the church structure and authority. Carrie is the
one of the three members who has been with the small group since last academic year. Along with a strong knowledge of Scripture, Carrie
has a high level of ownership and commitment to the group, but shoots down any ideas that introduce something new to the group. Jordan
has been taking the lead with worship and prayer in the group. He is gifted and sensitive to the diverse church backgrounds represented in
the group. Jordan does however, get a little over zealous and forget to leave enough time for the Bible study. Jackie is a quiet, but regular
member of the group and is known for being the encourager in the group. She is a new Christian, but has been responsive to meeting with
Meredith for discipleship.
Leaders are marked by f a i t h f u l n e s s to God and mission.
Discussion Guide
Ownership not C O N T R O L - Leaders should have ownership of the mission, but
Who are the key leaders Meredith and Erica
they are not called to control of it. While leadership does imply authority it is only
should invest in and what characteristics draw
an aspect of the role not the role itself.
you to them as potential leaders?
Leaders have a high level of ownership and belief in the mission, but should be
willing to provide opportunities for others to lead. Delegating and sharing the
ministry is one of the best was to see someone faithfulness demonstrated. A strong
leader is one who leads with an open posture and is not threatened by those who
are attempting to walk with them in the work.
Accessible not O C C U P I E D - Much like the disciple potential leaders can be
identifi ed by their availability not just their ability. Identify potential leader by hearts
that are responsive to the needs of the community and the authority in their lives. The
How would you suggest Meredith and Erica
disciples did little more than responded to Jesus' invitation. Their involvement came out
of a willingness to be with Jesus not predetermined list of leadership qualifi cation.
invest in them so they will be ready to lead in
the spring?
Responsive not O V E R - C O M M I T T E D Potential leaders are identifi ed by their
ability to set priorities and respond to unexpected opportunities to minister, while
having the ability to discern which opportunities to take on. Much like Jesus did
with the disciples, leaders need to assist potential leaders in setting an agenda and
deciding which unexpected opportunities to answer. Often leaders who are willing
can become over ambitious and get distracted by from the strategic opportunities
before them.
Who in your ministry would be good choices to invest more time in? Why?
INTERVARSITY ®
Sketches of Leadership #28
©2007 InterVarsity Christian Fellowship 6400 Schroeder Road, P.O. Box 7895 Madison, WI 53707-7895
tel 608.274.9001
email info@intervarsity.org
web www.intervarsity.org
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