discipling spiritual leaders

1. Lesson 11

2. KEY TEXT
“Now it came to pass in
those days that He went out
to the mountain to pray, and
continued all night in prayer
to God.
And when it was day, He
called His disciples to
Himself; and from them He
chose twelve whom He also
named apostles”
Luke 6:12, 13

3. 1. Choosing spiritual
leaders.
2. The intellectual
knowledge of leaders.
3. The spiritual experience
of leaders.
4. The moral qualities of
leaders.
5. A successful leader.

4. “Now it came to pass in those days that He went out to
the mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer
to God. And when it was day, He called His disciples to
Himself; and from them He chose twelve whom He also
named apostles” (Luke 6:12-13)
Jesus established the organizational
structure of the Church, “And He Himself
gave some to be apostles, some prophets,
some evangelists, and some pastors and
teachers, for the equipping of the saints
for the work of ministry, for the edifying
of the body of Christ” (Ephesians 4:11-12)
Although all believers are equal, not all
have been given the same
responsibilities.
Each one of us must strengthen the
Church from the position God has given
us in it.

5. What requirements must a believer fulfill to
become a Church leader?
CHOOSING
• God chooses the leaders through
prayer.
PREPARING
• God prepares the leaders by giving
them the required spiritual gifts.
TRAINING
• The Church must train the leaders so
they can lead as efficiently as possible.
“Now it came to pass in those days that He went out to
the mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer
to God. And when it was day, He called His disciples to
Himself; and from them He chose twelve whom He also
named apostles” (Luke 6:12-13)

6. “Thus says the Lord: “Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, let not the
mighty man glory in his might, nor let the rich man glory in his riches; but let
him who glories glory in this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the
Lord, exercising lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness in the earth. For
in these I delight,” says the Lord.” (Jeremiah 9:23-24)
Intellectual knowledge is good
and desirable for becoming a
spiritual leader, but it is not
essential.
The only essential knowledge
for spiritual leaders is biblical
knowledge. It must always be
led by the Holy Spirit.
“But the Helper, the Holy Spirit,
whom the Father will send in
My name, He will teach you all
things, and bring to your
remembrance all things that I
said to you” (John 14:26)

7. “There is nothing more calculated to energize the mind and strengthen
the intellect than the study of the word of God. No other book is so
potent to elevate the thoughts, to give vigor to the faculties, as the
broad, ennobling truths of the Bible. If God’s word were studied as it
should be, men would have a breadth of mind, a nobility of character,
and a stability of purpose that are rarely seen in these times. The
search for truth will reward the seeker at every turn, and each
discovery will open up richer fields for his investigation”
EGW (Counsels to Parents, Teachers and Students, cp. 65, pg. 460)

8. “But I say to you who hear: Love your enemies, do good to those
who hate you, bless those who curse you, and pray for those who
spitefully use you” (Luke 6:27-28)
Every spiritual leader must have a
personal relationship with Christ. That
way they could lead the Church and
others to live that kind of saving
experience with the help of the Holy
Spirit.
A proper balance between knowledge
and experience help us to avoid being
“blind leaders of the blind” (Mt. 15:14)
“But feeling is not faith, emotion is not
faith. We must bring our works and
thoughts and emotions to the test of
the word”
(EGW, The Bible Echo, June 11, 1894)
Love, forgiveness and other spiritual qualities cannot be intellectually learnt.

9. “Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in
heart, and you will find rest for your souls” (Matthew 11:29)
Gentleness and humbleness are essential.
The Holy Spirit needs them to mold our
lives and to make us suitable leaders for
leading God’s people.
Being willing to humble before God is
necessary to become a leader (1 Peter 5:5)
“He who knows the hearts of all
understood this. If the educated and noble
would not do the work they were qualified
to do, Christ would select men who would
be obedient and faithful in doing His will.
He chose humble men and connected them
with Himself, that He might educate them
to carry forward the great work on earth
when He should leave it” (EGW, Counsels to
Parents, Teachers and Students, cp. 73, pg. 512)

10. “Therefore, brethren, seek out from among you seven men of good
reputation, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, whom we may appoint over
this business” (Acts 6:3)
The Church leaders set some
requirements for the new spiritual
leaders when they chose the
successor of Judas or the deacons
(Acts 1:21-22; 6:3)
1. Having a personal relationship with
Jesus.
2. Letting the Holy Spirit lead oneself.
3. Receiving wisdom from above.

11. “Since His ascension Christ has carried
forward His work on the earth by chosen
ambassadors, through whom He speaks
to the children of men and ministers to
their needs. The great Head of the church
superintends His work through the instru-
mentality of men ordained by God to act
as His representatives.
The position of those who have been called of God to labor in
word and doctrine for the upbuilding of His church, is one of
grave responsibility. In Christ’s stead they are to beseech men
and women to be reconciled to God, and they can fulfill their
mission only as they receive wisdom and power from above”
E.G.W. (The Acts of the Apostles, cp. 34, pg. 360)

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