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Spiritual Leadership End of Semester Exam

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Monday 9th April 2012, 0900-1100

Final Mark____/80

Use only the space given for each answer.

This exam is looking for clear, concise answers.
Use lists and bullet points where appropriate.
You must use your Bible in this exam - Biblical references are expected
to be used in answering each question and their use will result in higher
marks being awarded.
Students Name:_______________________________________________

There are 6 questions, each worth 20 marks - select and answer only 4

1. In your role as a pastor in a small local church (70 active

members) you are required to identify and train potential
leaders. Describe what features or qualities you would look for
in potential leaders (5 marks), and what process of
development you would use, including an approximate
timetable of progress (15 marks). (5+15 = 20 marks)
2. The church you are pastor of has no written mission, values
or strategy in place. The other leaders require you to outline
and communicate these to the church. This must be answered
from your own personal preference. Write your mission
statement (3 marks), your values with biblical justification (7
marks), and your strategy (10 marks). (3+7+10 = 20 marks)
3. As a church leader (pastor) what do you believe are your
primary responsibilities, what should you do with your time?
Define what you believe a leader is (2 marks) and then describe
your responsibilities using clear Bible references to justify
your choice (18 marks). (2+18 = 20 marks)

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4. They were not leaders because of brilliancy of thought,

because they were exhaustless in resources, because of their
magnificent culture or native endowment, but because, by the
power of prayer, they could command the power of God. EM
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The spiritual leader should outpace the church, above all, in
prayer J. Oswald Sanders
Why is prayer important in the life of a leader. Make sure you
use biblical examples to illustrate your points. (20 marks)
5.Leaders face many challenges both internally and externally.
In your personal and ministry/church life, describe what you
think are the top five challenges you will face in each
category. ([5x2] = 10x2 = 20 marks)
6.It was said of Hudson Taylor that he was, A man full of faith
and the Holy Ghost, of entire surrender to God and his call,
of great self denial, heartfelt compassion, [powerful] in
prayer, marvelous organising faculty, indefatigable in
perseverance, and of astounding influence with men, and
withal of childlike simplicity himself.
Describe the character qualities you believe should be shown
by a man of God. (20 marks)

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