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Leadership Matters

Life B-P Church Worship Service, 27^th April 2025

Text: Hebrews 13:7-9; 17-25

Introduction

It is evident that a nation or country with corrupt, selfish and power-crazed leaders would bring sufferings and poverty to the people. Similarly, the Bible warns us that corrupt and evil kings, false prophets and unfaithful priests would turn the people’s heart from God and lead them astray. Therefore, good and God-fearing leadership really, really matters!

God – Our First Leader

God is our perfect leader shown in the creation of the world. Everything that He created was good. Man was the apex of His creation, and He declared it as very good. He is the God of law and order; He leads, plans, organises, delegates, commands and cares.

Roles of Leaders

God’s kingdom is not of this world, so are His people. He chose and ordained leaders to proclaim the Gospel and to build up His church.

They are responsible to watch over the precious soul of the members and are accountable to God for their spiritual growth to conform to the likeness of Christ by setting godly examples for them to follow.

It is therefore crucial for the church to look out for men who fear God, men of truth, hating covetousness, men of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom to lead the church (Exodus 18:21, Acts 6:3).

Roles of Members

Jesus saith, “My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me” (John 10:27). The roles of the members are to be faithful and submissive followers. They are to follow their leaders as they follow Christ (1 Corinthians 11:1).

They are responsible to remember, obey, submit and pray for their leaders so that it may profit their spiritual walk with God.

Conclusion

We need compassionate, committed and caring individuals for the next generation of pastors and the expansion of our Session particularly the deaconesses. We also need individuals as trained mentors and to support the various ministries especially to help the aged and sick.

“Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me” (Isaiah 6:8). Are you willing to forsake your own pursuit and co-labor with the Lord in His vineyard?

Discussion Questions

1. Discuss the importance of leadership for the church and the country.

2. What are the roles and responsibilities of the church leaders?

3. What are the roles and responsibilities of the church members?

4. What are the possible reasons for the lack of leaders in the church?