Christian Leadership Training Institute

Leadership Training

PREFACE

Building People through a caring sharing fellowship.

1.  Love me, As I Am

"I want to withdraw my membership from the church."  The slender woman spoke calmly into the microphone and from the platform behind her.  I could see the shocked response of the people in the packed pews."

"Please understand that I appreciate your friendship.  But I have discovered that I don't believe in Christianity as a valid philosophy of life.  Therefore I can't remain a member of this church."

"Christianity is too narrow.  I must find a philosophy of life by which I can live honestly with my imperfections and strive to be a better person on my own terms."

"You talk about love and acceptance but I know it only applies to people who fit nicely into the right pattern."

"Response: Only as we respond to people in need, and who do not agree with everything we believe can they come to understand that God loves them.  I believe the church exists here on earth to demonstrate God's love in a way that can be understood and experienced by all who long to know him." (Donald L. Bubna).

2.  Challenge

In Christian leadership there are three kinds of aims:

1. To impart knowledge
2. To change attitudes
3. To change conduct

The highest aim of Christian leadership is to bring a individual to an closer relationship with their God.  God will then change attitudes and conduct - life.  Providing God's Word effectively will be affecting daily conduct - attitudes and what is done.  This is Christian Leadership:

A person's greatest need is the need for God; and what God can do for, and in, and through them.

Teaching what is relevant - that meets a recognized need - assists them in their spiritual and day-to-day growth.  People participate when they engage in significant discussion, when they answer questions, share life, and brainstorm.

As a Christian exploring the wide world of "gifts and talents," you've probably asked yourself a lot of questions.

When you desire to see your "gifts and talents" and your faith work together, questions like this are normal.  In fact, the more you'll become aware that God has certain expectations and desires for your life.

Psalm 119:105 says, "Your Word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path."  Your "gifts and talents" is the path you take as you invest your life.  Scripture is the best textbook available to help you discover the right path.

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