by Evertt Huffard

1. From Active Followers
to Leaders
Galatians 5:25-26

3. Tour Hosts
Evertt W. Huffard, PhD
Professor at Harding School of Theology and host of over 25 tours; lived in
Jerusalem and Nazareth.
Ileene Huffard, EdD
Director of Mid-South Professional Center; lived in Nazareth. They have 3 children
and 7 grandsons.
Elaine Huffard Denman, DMin
Evertt’s sister, lived in Jerusalem 7 years and Amman
3 years. She has one son and three grandchildren.

6. 2018 ITALY & LONDON TOUR
2019 ISRAEL TOUR
2020 GREECE TOUR

7. From Active Followers
to Leaders
Galatians 5:25-26

8. Active Followers
JESUS? YES
CHURCH? YES
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9. A = Leaders
B = Active Followers
C = Passive Followers
D = Future sisters
and brothers
25
25
45 A
B
C
D ?
Involvement in a Single-Cell Church

10. Active Followers
Are leaders made or born?
For people of God—BOTH!
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11. High Strategy
Active
Followers
High StressFollowers
A
B
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LeaderLoop Theory
Leaders

12. Active Followers
What is a leader?
1. Desires to honor Christ and the church.
2. Accepts the authority of the spiritual gifts of
fellow believers (Rom. 12:3-8) AND knows how
to use their [delegated] spiritual authority.
3. Creates or assumes responsibility for a ministry
of the church.
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13. Active Followers
What is a leader?
4. Develops mature relationships (1 Thes. 5:12-13)
Weaskyou,brothers,torespectthosewholaboramongyouand
areoveryouintheLordandadmonishyou,andtoesteemthem
veryhighlyinlovebecauseoftheirwork.Beatpeaceamong
yourselves.
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14. Active Followers
What is a leader?
4. Develops mature relationships (1 Thes. 5:14-15)
Andweurgeyou,brothers,admonishtheidle,encouragethe
fainthearted,helptheweak,bepatientwiththemall. Seethatno
onerepaysanyoneevilforevil,butalwaysseektobegoodtoone
anotherandtoeveryone.
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15. High Strategy
Active
Followers
High StressFollowers
A
B
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LeaderLoop Theory
Leaders

16. Active Followers
What is a leader?
5. Allows their life to be influenced by spiritual
leaders BUT also have followers—they have
become a spiritual influence in other lives.
6. Good followers (submissive, obedient,
supportive) (Eph. 5:21; Heb. 13:7,17)
7. Allow the Spirit to lead them.
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17. Active Followers
What is a leader?
8. Cope with criticism and manage conflict.
9. Know when to seek mentoring or coaching.
WHAT IS BEYOND LEADING?
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18. High Strategy
Active
Followers
High StressFollowers
A
B
C
D
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LeaderLoop Theory
Leaders Mentors

19. Active Followers
MENTORING
1. Model the way for others.
2. Inspire a shared mission for the church.
3. Challenge the process; status quo is unacceptable.
4. Involve others in ministry.
5. Encourage the development of hearts for God.
Adapted from Kouzes and Posner (2011)
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20. From Active Followers
to Leaders
Galatians 5:25-26