Big Idea: God calls for leaders who exemplify godly character, manage their households well, and demonstrate faithful service.

1 Timothy 3:1-13

1 Timothy 2:12

2 Peter 3:16

1. Godly Character is the Foundation of Leadership

“A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.” - John C. Maxwell

James 3:1

"A true and safe leader is likely to be one who has no desire to lead but is forced into a position of leadership by the inward pressure of the Holy Spirit and the press of the external situation." - A.W. Tozer

2. Leadership Begins at Home

What one generation finds optional, the next generation will find unnecessary.

The home is the training ground for leadership.

Deuteronomy 6:6-7

3. Faithful Service is Proven in Action

Philippians 2:5-8

“Faithfulness in little things is a big thing.” - St. Augustine

RESPONSE

• God is looking for those who are faithful, not flawless.

- “God doesn't call the qualified, He qualifies the called.”

• How you lead at home is far more important than how you will lead anywhere else.

• Your call to leadership is a life calling.

DISCOVERY BIBLE STUDY

► This week's passages: Matthew 20:25-28

► Connection questions:

1. What are you thankful for?

2. What is a challenge you are facing?

3. How did you do with last week’s “I will” statement?

► Have at least one member of the group restate the passage in their own words

► Individual answers to five questions:

1. What stands out to you?

2. What does this passage tell us about people?

3. What does this passage tell us about God?

4. Based on the passage, what is one thing I could do differently starting now and what would happen if I did? (each person commits to their action for one week using an “I will…” statement)

5. Who are you going to tell about what you discovered? (each person commits to having that conversation before the next meeting)