Leading at AN
People who are considering or are involved in leadership roles at All Nations need to express (or desire to express) the following Biblical guidelines. They are summarised to help in us understand and to practice the standards that God is calling us to value and display.
*This list is a compilation of the leadership requirements Paul outlines in 1 Timothy.
Christian
Has a growing relationship with God; Understands and lives out God’s will (revealed by Jesus and the apostles witness in the Bible).
Good role model
Others observe in them what it means to be like Jesus.
Faithful in prayer
Prays regularly.
Servant nature
Exhibits a heart to serve others, following Jesus’ example.
Humble
Can submit to others; accepts authority.
Hospitable
Is welcoming to new people; expresses friendship and hospitality.
Has healthy relationships
Shows healthy relationships with parents, siblings, wife/husband and own children.
Manages their life well
Shows responsibility with money; can run a home with reasonable order; can hold a job with a balanced life; can study with a balanced life.
Displays the Fruit of the Spirit
Shows: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.
Not a new Christian
Has been a believer for at least a year, preferably longer.
Has Integrity
Shows they are faithful, reliable and aims to live consistently according to God’s word in all areas of life.
Above reproach
May struggle with sin, but doesn’t sin habitually.
Temperate
Not excessive or extreme in the way they conduct their life.
Self-controlled
They are able to control appetites and desires.
Respectable
Other people look upon them with admiration
Not addicted to wine
Not violent
Free from the love of money
Committed to AN
Regularly attends Sunday meetings, Home group and prayer meetings; Is a strong partner in the ministry of AN; Has a strong and growing relationship with the people in All Nations; Is a member of AN; Understands that God has called them to make AN their spiritual home.