Paul’s Ministry & Leadership Principles

Silvia MendezBINT 1203

Mid America Christian University

Saul becomes Paul

Saul was a man who did not understand the Gospel of Jesus, and persecuted Christians.

On the Road to Damascus, he was blinded and was spoken to by the Lord.

Ananias gave Saul his sight back as the Lord directed him to, and Paul was told he would be the Lord’s instrument to the gentiles.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMFHC1hXbUQ

Paul’s “overseeing” role of

the Churches established 13 books of the New Testament are credited to Paul.

On his journeys, Paul usually had traveling companions to the cities. Would stay there for a time and preach in synagogues or meeting places, even open public areas.

Would appoint certain people within the churches to be Pastors.

Included correction of false teachings (Gnosticism, philosophically misguided, and those emphasizing observance of Old Testament rituals).

Visitation & Letters of Exhortation

First Second

Third

Opposition to Paul’s Mission

Any time Paul’s travel plans were interrupted, he thought it the work of Satan.

Jealous Jews

Silversmiths

Slave owners

False brothers within the church

Trials, Suffering and Persecution

Reinterpretation of Hebrew

ScriptureConversion of Gentiles

Economy concerns

Debate on resurrectio

n of the dead

Spiritual Leadership Qualities

Above Reproach Monogamous Moderate in all things Worthy of Respect Prayerful Preaches Sound

Doctrine Graciously Hospitable Gifted-Teacher Even-Tempered

Good Reputation in and outside of the Church

Humble Speaks the Truth

plainly and clearly Not greedy Promotes Peace Corrects false

teachings

Manages Household well

In Right Relationships Holiness/Upholds

Truth in their life Trusts God Loves Neighbor Utilizes Gifts in a way

that Honors God

Effective World Leadership Principles

In today’s workforce, leadership includes the following:Knowing your goals and what you need to do to attain

themOrganize and manage time for short-term/long-tern

projects Identify strengths in others and help them develop

their skills. Promote teamwork and extra training Hold people accountable for completing their tasksReinforce ideas central to the company Systematically checks the process of work getting

done.

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That you do not become sluggish, but imitate those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.

Hebrews 6:12. New King James Version

Paul was an example of someone who worked hard in the vocation of Ministry and tent-making and was

able to take the Gospel where it hadn’t been preached before.

SO WHAT DO WE LEARN?

We are to be….

Communally involved in spreading the GospelGrowing Spiritually: becoming leaders

Mindful of God’s active Word in our life and in others

We learn that Following Jesus and being a servant of the Lord entails difficulties in a person’s life. What Jesus did and how much he suffered and endured for us should give us hope that we do not grow weary. He is our Strength.

ReferencesApostle Paul’s Missionary journeys [Map]. (2011, March 4). Retrieved from Gracepoint Devotions website: http://www.gracepointdevotions.org/wpcontent/uploads/2011/03/Apostle-Paul-Second-Missionary-Journey-Map.png Conversion of St Paul on the Road to Damascus. (2012, December 11). [Video file]. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMFHC1hXbUQ

Escalating Resonances in Paul’s First Missionary Journey [Map]. (2010, October 6). Retrieved from http://markmeynell.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/acts-13-14-map.png

How to develop an effective workforce. (n.d.). Retrieved June 10, 2013, from http://www.wikihow.com/Develop-an-Effective-Workforce

Singleton, S. Third Journey of Paul [Map]. (2007). Retrieved from Deeper Study resources for Bible Students at all levels website: http://www.deeperstudy.com/link/third_journey_all.html

Varughese, A. (Ed.). (2005). Discovering the New Testament. Community and Faith. Beacon Hill Press of Kansas City.