Once a month in Men of the Word, Chris Hamilton will teach a special session on the topic of biblical leadership. For men who want to go deeper into this topic, a special course is available that will assign additional homework assignments both before and after each session. Men who want to register for this course must be members of Grace Community Church, and must commit to attending each of the seven seminars and completing all of the assignments. Participation in the course is not required for those who just want to attend the seminars.

“Called to Lead” – A MOTW Leadership Series

Although the command to the Corinthian church to “act like men” (1 Corinthians 16:13) was written to all the believers at Corinth, the command highlights the fact that the men among them were to be worthy examples of strong, loving, and faithful leadership. Thus, a man who says, “I am not a leader,” and acts accordingly is either uninformed or living in rebellion against God’s design. Men were created to lead.

The exercise of biblical leadership in any environment is governed by the same character qualifications and expectations. However, the role of leadership and the exercise of that authority in the church is different than in both the home and at work. The Bible speaks authoritatively and clearly to all of this.

In a culture that is intent on limiting and even destroying male leadership, the clear command of Scripture is to swim hard against that tide for the benefit of families and the church, and for the glory of God. Recognizing this mandate, Men of the Word will feature a special series of seven seminars throughout year on biblical leadership. Our special guest for these seminars will be Chris Hamilton, chairman of the board of elders at Grace Community Church.

Instructors: Chris Hamilton
Dates: Wednesdays, 7:00 to 8:00 pm. 9/27, 10/18, 11/08, 2/14, 3/20, 4/24, 5/15
Cost: Free, Please note this course is for Grace Church members only.

Preparation for Session 6, 4/24, “A Tale of Two Leaders”

• Read through Exodus 1-14. List the characteristics and style of leadership for Moses and Pharaoh
• Read Exodus 9:14-19 and list the principles you see regarding how and why Pharaoh and Moses both served the purposes of God
• Listen to, or read the transcript of "Moses: The Decisions of Faith," from 12/13/2009 available on gty.org
• Bonus: Read Exodus 15:1-21 and list the attributes and works of God.

Preparation for Session 5, 3/20, “Leadership at Work”

• Listen to, or read the transcript of “The Conscientious Christian Employee, Part 1," from 2/8/1987 available on gty.org
• Listen to, or read the transcript of “The Conscientious Christian Employee, Part 2," from 2/15/1987 available on gty.org
• Listen to, or read the transcript of “Spirit-Filled Labor Relations," from 3/18/1979 available on gty.org

Preparation for Session 4, 2/14, “Leadership in the Home”

• Listen to, or read the transcript of “The Divine Pattern for Relationships” from 1/21/1996, available on gty.org
• Listen to, or read the transcript of "Parental Pictures of Spiritual Leadership, Part 2" from 3/25/1990, available on gty.org (Part 1 of this series addressed the role of mother. Part 2 addresses the role and function of the father)
• Listen to, or read the transcript of "Crucial Lessons for a Wise Father" from 6/17/1990, available on gty.org
• Listen to, or read the transcript of "Memorial Service for Dr. Jack MacArthur" from 6/28/2005, available on gty.org

Preparation for Session 3, 11/18, “Leadership in the Church”

• Read the blog post by John MacArthur, “God’s Standard for Leadership” available on gty.org.
• Listen to, or read transcript of “The Hallmarks of God’s True Church” from 9/20/2020,  available on gty.org
• Listen to, or read transcript of “Why I Love the Church” from 3/24/1996,  available on gty.org
• Read the article “Your Local Church and Why it Matters” available on gty.org.
• Complete the “Authority Grid” for church leadership. The assignment is to find passages in the Bible that reveal the 7 elements (discussed in “The Leader’s Authority”) of church authority. Worksheet

Preparation for Session 2, 10/8, “The Leader’s Authority”

• Listen to, or read the transcript of “The Preacher’s Authority” from 6/27/1993, available on gty.org.
• Listen to, or read the transcript of “The Authority of Jesus” from 12/11/1983,  available on gty.org.
• Listen to, or read the transcript of “Exposing the Marks of Counterfeit Authority” from 3/2/2008, available on gty.org. 
• Listen to, or read the transcript of “When Government Rewards Evil and Punishes Good” from 6/13/2021, available on gty.org.
• Read “Christ, not Caesar, is the Head of the Church” available on gracechurch.org

Preparation for Session 1, 9/27, “Understanding Leadership”

• Listen to, or read the transcript of “A Charge to New Testament Church Leaders, Part 1” from 5/19/1974, available on gty.org.
• Listen to, or read the transcript of “A Charge to New Testament Church Leaders, Part 2” from 5/26/1974,  available on gty.org.
• Listen to, or read the transcript of “Principles of Leadership” from 8/14/1977, available on gty.org. 
• Read Acts 27 
• Read 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 and list Paul’s strengths and weaknesses.