This week's episode is part 3 of our series on 2 Timothy.

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Hey <<First Name>>,

If you missed Group Leader Training last week then please be sure to listen to this week's episode of the Group Leader Podcast. This is the same material covered that night. The title of this teaching is "A Christ-Centered Leader is Built to Last." It's based on 2 Timothy 2:1-13 where Paul passes down his wisdom for leading in ministry to Timothy (and, by extension, us).

A Christ-Centered Leader is Built to Last

(2 Timothy 2:1-13)

What does it take to last in leadership? How do you finish well? In this episode, we'll look at 4 challenges from the Apostle Paul for being a leader who's built to last.

(Episode length: 19 mins)

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Show Notes

Main idea: A Christ-centered leader is built to last.

Challenge #1: Live in the gospel

When you see the wonders and beauty of the cross of Christ, when you let it wash over your heart and overwhelm your mind, then you’ll find your actions and thoughts conforming to the character of Christ
Keep drawing from the living water—the well that never runs dry—the grace of Jesus Christ

Challenge #2: Pass on the gospel

A public witness
- A Christ-centered leader has a public faith
Intentional investment
- Intentionally invest your life in others with time, energy, resources
- Get serious about passing on what you've been given
Invest in the right people
- Paul calls us to invest in those who are 1) faithful now, and 2) will be able to teach others later

Challenge #3: Endure for the gospel

A dedicated soldier
- We are not simply participants in a religion but soldiers in a battle
A disciplined athlete
- It takes discipline—and lots of it—to follow Jesus
A hard-working farmer
- “And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up” (Galatians 6:9 ESV)

Challenge #4: Remember the hero of the gospel

You are not the hero of the gospel—Jesus is
When your tank is empty, remember that the tomb is empty” —Tony Merida

Download a full transcript of this episode below.

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Take care,

Grayson Pope
Pastor of Community
Mecklenburg Community Church

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