Elements of a Leader’s Calling: Calling, Lesson 4
By Steve Childers
How can someone know if they are called by God to be a church leader?
There are four elements that summarize the major characteristics of someone called to be a church leader:
1) true spirituality
2) proven ability
3) virtuous affinity
4) confirmed opportunity
In this lesson, you’ll learn how these four elements can help you determine a true calling from God to be a church leader.
Learning Goals
You’ll be equipped to:
Define the four essential elements of a church leader's calling to ministry
Explain how people have different starting points in developing these elements
Identify what the Bible emphasizes most regarding church leader qualifications
Understand the importance of personal holiness as a church leader
Explain the nature and overlap of the spiritual gifts passages in the Bible
Describe how Christ's threefold office interacts with spiritual gifts in the Bible
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