We'd love to hear from you. Behind every support specialist, Bible study editor, graphic designer, and accountant is a Sunday School teacher, kids volunteer, or small group leader. 78:72; Pr. !ese are the absolute bare essentials. Leaders don’t become discouraged when they fail. (1 Kings 18:27). As a church staff or volunteer ministry leader, you can learn valuable and unique lessons from several biblical characters. Samson, a judge over Israel, was also a warrior who killed many Philistines, which fueled their desire for revenge. There are two notable examples of caregivers in the Bible. In the end, though, Joseph became the leader of all Egypt–second only to the Pharaoh himself. There are numerous examples of God appointing or raising up spiritual leaders. Historically, it has been the cause of much good as well as the scapegoat for much dissension. For leaders in business today, there is much to learn from these ordinary people who made decisions that transformed them into extraordinary legends. Remember, he struck the rock and disobeyed God, but his patience had worn thin. The Greek word translated “rule” or “govern” in these verses designates one who is set over others or who presides or rules or who attends with Distinguishing spiritual leadership from other forms of leadership can free people from unrealistic expectations of some leaders. It is very difficult for church members to grow beyond immature spiritual examples – immature spiritual leaders. He believed in himself, but he believed in something bigger than himself, namely, "Jesus Christ and Him crucified," (1 Cor. In the Old Testament, the priests were to be the spiritual leaders of God’s people. But Ruth “clings” to Naomi and refuses to leave her. Probably because she was the instigator of the attack on Moses. “But as for me and my house,” he says, “we will service the Lord.” The people answer in unison that they will pledge their allegiance to God. For the leaders of this people cause them to err; and they that are led of them are destroyed. – Blackaby, Spiritual Leadership 162. 3. Just about every pastor has "struck the rock" at one time or another; but then, like Moses, the same pastor usually has the resilience to see things through. He is Lord; we are not Lord! In the Old Testament, Ezra is an outstanding example. Yes, it’s true. He tells his brothers when he sees them again that, though they meant harm, God orchestrated the events to put Joseph in a position to save them. He bridged the gaps between the Greek and Jewish worlds. I define spiritual leadership as knowing where God wants people to be and taking the initiative to use Gods methods to get them there in reliance on Gods power. Peter taught godly leaders with these words: "Shepherd the flock of God that is among you, exercising oversight, not under compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you; not for shameful gain, but eagerly; not domineering over those in your charge, but being examples to the flock. Spiritual leaders are just instruments through whom God works (1 Cor. 2:9). Some have loved the book and some have hated it. He was most likely the envy of other young leaders. Because they believe in Joshua’s leadership, they follow Joshua’s example. There are many examples of spiritual leaders in the Bible. Knowing this, he would not recant regardless of what happened to him. He was courageous as indicated by the spy scenario in Numbers 13:31. The Bible makes it clear that human beings are endowed with both natural and spiritual gifts and that the distribution of these gifts differs in kind and degree and, perhaps, configuration as well. There is only one New Testament example of a one-man leader over a local church and it isn’t pretty. 3 biblical examples of leaders who had difficult beginnings, but fulfilled their purpose despite the difficulties.