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Friday, October 05, 2018

In our last visit we focused on 2nd Timothy 2:2, “The things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable men who will also be qualified to teach others.”  A key element in the process of developing leaders is to find reliable or faithful people.  How do you find them?  How are they brought to that point? 

There are two aspects in discipleship.  First, after people are saved you need to disciple them to where they are reliable and faithful.  Then you disciple them to become leaders.

Let’s look at the first step: Developing reliable, faithful Christians.  To do this get people who are already believers into situations where they can demonstrate this quality.  Encourage them to get into a Bible reading or study program.  Then follow up to find out if they are faithful in it.  Ask them to become a prayer partner and check to see if they are praying regularly.  Invite them to become a part of a small group and once they attend regularly give them something to do in the group, and see if they are reliable. 

If the person is married, how are they doing at being a faithful spouse?  If they have children, how are they managing their family?

At first they might need to just be with you as you are doing things.  Timothy watched and listened to Paul as they traveled together.  Gradually Paul delegated some responsibility to him.  Over a period of time you can determine how much they are willing or capable to handle.                                                                                                      

 

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