Ryan Johnson, Lead Pastor
God’s Design for the Church
Traits of Spiritual Leadership
Acts 6:1-7
May 25, 2014
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Sacrificial service reveals your greatest priorities. @PastorRyanJ #deacons
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Do you recognize that you have a mission? In the midst of a battle at this very moment. @PastorRyanJ #deacons
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Must have courage to finish the mission. Count the costs and risks and get job done. @PastorRyanJ #deacons
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First trait A Good Reputation. Not what you’re going to do but what you have done. @PastorRyanJ #deacons
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Integrity is who you are when no one is looking. @PastorRyanJ #deacons #1timothy3
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Becoming a leader of the church shouldn’t be a popularity contest. @PastorRyanJ #deacons
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Second characteristic is full of the spirit. Preaching gospel and loving Jesus. @PastorRyanJ #deacons
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Filled with the spirit means connected with and walking with God. Visually cherishing and actively seeking God. @PastorRyanJ #deacons
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Deacons need to be surrendered to God. Filled with the spirit and less of themselves. @PastorRyanJ #deacons
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Final characteristic Full of wisdom. Full of the word then they would love all people. @PastorRyanJ #deacons
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If it’s not God’s wisdom it’s not wisdom. @PastorRyanJ #deacons
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Emotions and feelings lead to defeat but word of God gives us victory. @PastorRyanJ #deacons
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Office of a deacon is what men should strive to be. @PastorRyanJ #deacons
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There is no more worthy endeavor on earth than the church of Jesus Christ. You can take that to the bank. @PastorRyanJ #deacons
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