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The Leadership Course is an introduction into our conversation about begin a "lead servant" in whatever context God calls you. Open to all men, 18 years or older, and a regular attender of our church. We meet once per month, September through May. Enrollment opens every August.

Class One: How the Gospel Works

Leaders lead people, which means the Christian leader must be skilled at bringing the Gospel to bear on his life and the lives of those he leads.

Homework:

• Listen to The Functional Centrality of the Gospel by Mike Bullmore. Take notes and don't be distracted by the referrences to "Care Group leadership." Just insert whatever context you find yourself already leading in.

Related Documents:

• Message Outline (Please note this is from an alternate presentation. This outline deviates from the audio near the end fo the recording.)

• The Gospel Flywheel Illustration (as described in the message)

• How should the gospel function in the life of the local church? by Mike Bullmore

Class Two: Literature and the Leader

Why should we read? How should we read? How can I improve my reading skills?

Homework:

• Selected readings from Lit! The Christian Guide to Reading Books by Tony Reinke (Introduction and chapters 7 through 13).

Related Documents:

• Thoughts on the Significance of Reading by John Piper

Class Three: Seeing Grace in Others

Should we commend one another? How can we use our words to build one another up? How can we excel at serving others as leaders with our words?

Homework:

• Read Practicing Affirmation by Sam Crabtree

Related Documents:

• Nine brief videos on The Power of Words and the Wonder of God by Paul Tripp (These were promo videos from the 2008 Desiring God National Conference).

Class Four: Gospel-Shaped Ministry

The Gospel must dictate both what we preach and how we preach. What we say and what we do. And everything in between.

Homework:

• Read The Cross and Christian Ministry by D.A. Carson

Class Five: Receiving Criticism

How can we benefit from the critique of others? Why must we listen and respond?

Homework:

• Read The Cross and Criticism by Alfred J. Poirier

• Read A Passing Thought on Receiving Criticism by Dane Ortlund

Class Six: Manhood and Womanhood

How does our sexuality define and shape the way we lead?

Homework:

• Read What's the Difference? by John Piper

Related Documents:

• Recovering Biblical Manhood and Womanhood, edited by John Piper and Wayne Grudem

• 50 Crucial Questions About Manhood and Womanhood by John Piper and Wayne Grudem

• This Momentary Marriage by John Piper

Class Seven: The Christian Community

What brings us together? What holds us together and defines our unity? How can we ensure Christ is at the center of our life together?

Homework:

• Selected readings from Life Together by Dietrich Bonhoeffer (Chapters 1 and 4)