3. Spiritual:
Relating to or affecting
the human spirit or soul
as opposed to material
or physical things.
4. MATTHEW 20:24-25 (NET)
24 Now when the other ten heard
this, they were angry with the two
brothers. 25 But Jesus called them
and said, “You know that the
rulers of the Gentiles lord it over
them, and those in high positions
use their authority over them.
5. MATTHEW 20:26-27 (NET)
26 It must not be this way among
you! Instead whoever wants to be
great among you must be your
servant, 27 and whoever wants to
be first among you must be your
slave–
6. MATTHEW 20:28 (NET)
just as the Son of Man did not
come to be served but to serve,
and to give his life as a ransom for
many.”
7. The spiritual leader:
• Leads by example, as Jesus did.
• Works to “to equip the saints for
the work of ministry, for building
up the body of Christ,”
• Is accountable to God and
submits their service to Him.
8. “Spiritual leadership is
aimed not so much at
directing people as it is
at changing people.”
– John Piper, DesiringGod.org
Editor's Notes
There have been thousands of books written about leadership. Many forums, conferences and seminars have been given concerning leadership. But the fact is that the Word of God is the superior source of leadership. The purpose of this year’s theme is to reinforce that truth.
MATTHEW 20:24-28 (NET BIBLE)
24 Now when the other ten heard this, they were angry with the two brothers. 25 But Jesus called them and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and those in high positions use their authority over them. 26 It must not be this way among you! Instead whoever wants to be great among you must be your servant, 27 and whoever wants to be first among you must be your slave— 28 just as the Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
MATTHEW 20:24-28 (NET BIBLE)
24 Now when the other ten heard this, they were angry with the two brothers. 25 But Jesus called them and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and those in high positions use their authority over them. 26 It must not be this way among you! Instead whoever wants to be great among you must be your servant, 27 and whoever wants to be first among you must be your slave— 28 just as the Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
MATTHEW 20:24-28 (NET BIBLE)
24 Now when the other ten heard this, they were angry with the two brothers. 25 But Jesus called them and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and those in high positions use their authority over them. 26 It must not be this way among you! Instead whoever wants to be great among you must be your servant, 27 and whoever wants to be first among you must be your slave— 28 just as the Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
Ephesians 4:12 English Standard Version (ESV)
12 to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ,