MIND THE GAP 2. LEADERS AND FOLLOWERS (Titus 1:5-9)

Leadership is designed and delegated by God

1. Leaders must not be:

• Arrogant – Quick-tempered – Drunkards – Violent – Greedy

2. Leaders must be:

• Hospitable – Lovers of Good – Self-controlled – Upright – Holy – Disciplined

3. Leaders are tasked with:

• Holding Firm and Holding Forth the Trustworthy Word

4. How can we avoid or close the gap?

• Behave like the family we’ve been called to be

• Grow in and Live out godly characteristics

• Banish man-made hierarchies

• Pray with and Honour one another (Hebs.13)

• Focus on Jesus – the Author of Salvation and Perfector of Faith

5. Leader-Follower Dynamic

• Good leaders should be: Trustworthy, Honest, Committed, Innovative, Competent, Courageous, Take initiatives

• Good followers should be: Trustworthy, Honest, Committed, Innovative, Competent, Courageous, Take Initiatives

• Great followers produce great leaders

• Great leaders produce great followers

6. CHALLENGES:

• If you are a church leader which areas of your life need to change?

• If you are a church follower are there ways you are living that make it difficult for those in leadership?