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4.2 – Equipping and Training for Mission
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We need to study to show ourselves approved.. we need to know scripture and not lead people astray, but we also need to disciple, exhort, correct and direct in love, and then of course we need to have ‘God’ motives. The second the platform becomes about us, a following, money or anything other than Jesus and pointing everyone to Him, there is a problem.
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We can use these two principles by walking life and ministry in a state of accountability and ever growing as teachers and leaders.
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We need to minister with integrity, and it must be genuine. People know when you are not being genuine with them. Integrity requires our actions to match our words. The only way to do this is to remain intimately connected to Jesus. As far as leading with skilled hands, it means remaining teachable. There is always something we can learn and grow in. Allowing ourselves to be taught and mentored by others gives us the ability to do what God has called us to do with excellence.
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This is such a good biblical leadership example. There are many skilled communicators who can captivate an audience, but it is essential – and I would suggest more important – that they also have integrity of heart and love for the people. It is important to continually look for ways in which we can grow and develop as leaders, both the "integrity of heart" aspect and "skilled hands" as well. Platforms such as ECO, EPIC and mentorship opportunities within the local church are examples of ways that we can develop both.
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