The document presents the 2018 theme of biblical leadership at New Piney Grove, highlighting both internal and external challenges leaders face. Internal challenges include temptations to sin, discouragement, and burnout, while external challenges involve flattery, distractions, and character assassination. It encourages leaders to remain faithful, focused, and to actively seek God's guidance.

1. New Piney Grove
2018 Theme
BIBLICAL
LEADERSHIP

2. MAY’S THEME:
The Challenges
of Leadership

3. INTERNAL CHALLENGES
 Temptations to Sin & Pride:
undermines confidence and drains
energy
 Discouragement & Burnout:
the lie that your labors are in vain

4. EXTERNAL CHALLENGES
 Flattery:
glorifying the vessel rather than God
 Distractions:
anything that takes your attention off
your purpose
 Character Assassination:
words intended to limit or destroy your
influence

5. BE
ENCOURAGED

6. BE
FAITHFUL

7. BE
FOCUSED

8. BE A PART OF
THE SOLUTION
Pray,Bewilling,LetGoduseYOU.