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Lesson 8
Are you comfortable in a leaderless group?
Do you feel restless or frustrated if things seem to be disorderly?
Are you good at seeing “the big picture” concerning long-term projects?
Do you tend to be a self-starter?
Are you quick to analyze what is required to accomplish a goal?
If yes, then you may have the gift of administration, leadership, organization.
We must never lose sight that God, our heavenly Father, created the universe, including us human beings, with a strong sense of order.
God created in a very precise, sequential, and organized manner.
The laws of nature are extremely practical in their application, and yet they are unseen laws.
Issues of authority and headship are deeply rooted in the spiritual realm.
The person with the gift of organization is no less spiritual than those who bear any of the other ministry gifts.
In fact, to the Christian all things are spiritual.
There is no distinction before God between secular life and spiritual life- all of life is spiritual.
What is the result when something needs to be done, but yet is not acted upon?
How is such omission a sin?
How might a person with the gift of leadership help others to avoid such sins of omission?
When have you been unaware of something embarrassing on your face or clothing?
How did you feel when you discovered it?
Now suppose that you had seen the embarrassing situation in a mirror, but failed to fix it.
In what ways is that a good picture of knowing God’s Word but failing to put it into practice?
In what sense can faith be “dead”?
Why is practical application of God’s Word essential in keeping faith alive?
How might a person with the gift of leadership be helpful to other Christians in the above situation?
Many of the believers had pooled their earthly resources and were meeting together daily for fellowship, for study of the Word, and for eating meals.
Some were being neglected while others were indulging themselves.
As we read , note how organization was linked to spiritual concerns, and how organization created a climate in which spiritual fruit was produced.
What motivated the twelve apostles to find people with the gift of organization?
How did Stephen and others help the twelve to carry out their own ministries more effectively?
Characteristics of the Gift of Organization
Those with the gift of organization have an ability to see the “big picture.”
Those with the gift of organization have an ability to break down large projects into bite-sized pieces.
Those with the gift of organization are self-starters.
Those with the gift of organization are keenly aware of all the resources necessary for accomplishing a goal.
Those with the gift of organization are confident that God-given goals can be accomplished.
Those with the gift of organization know how to delegate.
Those with the gift of organization often have little tolerance for details.
Those with the gift of organization are able to receive criticism without crumbling.
The person with the gift of organization needs to know that his co-workers are loyal to him and committed to the task at hand.
Those with the gift of organization have a tendency to move into a leadership role if no leader emerges or if a situation becomes disorderly.
When have you seen someone arrive on the scene and confidently take the lead on a project?
What gifts did that person have which made the project flow more smoothly?
Those with the gift of organization want to see a goal reached as quickly as possible, as well as possible, and with as few resources as possible.
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Those with the gift of organization want to see a goal reached as quickly as possible, as well as possible, and with as few resources as possible.
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Those with the gift of organization delight in seeing projects accomplished.
Why is diligence necessary in utilizing the gift of leadership?
Why are all these gifts listed together?
Why isn’t the gift of leadership listed first?
How might a gifted leader tend to forget this fact?
Warnings to Those with the Gift of Organization
Never taking time to rest or reflect
Driving others beyond the limits of their abilities
Relying on their own abilities rather than trusting God to guide priorities:
What is James’ point in these verses?
What attitude is he encouraging in all believers?
How might this attitude be extra difficult for someone with the gift of leadership?
Behavior of the Godly Administrator
Orderliness: every aspect of life is subject to order.
Initiative: no delay in taking action.
Responsibility: willing to take responsibility for all aspects of a project or group endeavor.
Humility: a recognition that others must be part of the team if the job is to be done quickly in the face of criticism.
Determination: knowing that the goal is worthy of the price which must be paid for the job to get done.
Loyalty: to God and to others in authority, as well as to those who are following his leadership
What is meekness?
How is it manifested in a person’s life?
Why is such meekness necessary in a godly leader?
How does this contradict the wisdom of the world concerning effective leadership
Give some examples of godly leadership from the life and ministry of Jesus.
What principles of leadership can you glean from His example?
He organized His disciples by choosing twelve and then sending them out two by two.
Jesus was certainly delegating authority when He gave His disciples this commandment: “Go into all the world and preach the Gospel to every creature.”
When was Jesus also a follower?
What can all Christians learn from His example about being a godly follower?
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