This is the 2nd week in the study of Biblical Leadership. We will examine the leadership principles demonstrated by the disciples in handling a serious problem in the early church.
The dilemma: Now at this time while the disciples were increasing in number, a complaint arose on the part of the Hellenistic Jews against the native Hebrews, because their widows were being overlooked in the daily serving of food. So the twelve summoned the congregation of the disciples and said, "It is not desirable for us to neglect the word of God in order to serve tables.
The response: 1. Set Priorities
2. Make a plan
3. Communicate the plan
4. Get approval from the stakeholders
5. Follow through
The result: The word of God kept on spreading; and the number of the disciples continued to increase greatly in Jerusalem, and a great many of the priests were becoming obedient to the faith.
How serious was the problem?
Have you seen this pattern used in other situations?
Why did it work in this situation?
Will this model work in every situation?
There was no opposition noted in this passage, how do you think the disciples would have responded to opposition?
Why is it important to get the approval of stakeholders?
What can we learn about leadership from the disciples?
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