THE MINISTRY OF MANAGEMENT Management refers to managing spiritual resources for the work of the ministry. Successful mastering of biblical management makes us good stewards in the garden of the Lord.    The Definition of Management Management is the process of accomplishing God's...

POSITIONS OF LEADERSHIP This lesson explains the leaders set in the Church by God (Eph.4:11) and also other leadership positions which have emerged because of practical needs in the local church.   Special Leadership Positions   Positions: These are stipulated in Ephesians 4:11. These...

QUALIFICATIONS FOR LEADERS While God gives leaders specific qualities necessary for their own callings, there are also general qualifications which are required for all spiritual leaders.   Biblical Qualifications Qualifications are not natural abilities. Biblical qualifications for leadership...

LEADING LIKE A SERVANT Besides all styles of leadership, this lesson focuses on New Testament principle of leading as a servant.   A Contrasting Example Jesus contrasted spiritual leadership with worldly leadership (Mk. 10:42-44). It is the one leadership style that is uniquely...

TASKS OF LEADERS A task is a responsibility, duty, or job. Leadership involves many tasks. Ephesians 4:11-12 better explains this matter in regards to major tasks.   The First Priority God sets leaders in the Church to "perfect" (prepare) believers for the work of the ministry position, duty...

  The training of leaders and followers should begin in childhood preparing youngsters to take their part in the body of Christ. Training should immediately follow conversion at any age. Everyone is called to be both a leader and a follower. Whether naturally talented or gifted by God, leaders...

FACING FAILURE This is one of the most important lessons in "Biblical Management Principles” as it deals with failure. It explains the basic causes of failure, and biblical principles to apply and turn failures into success.   What Causes Failure? There are three basic reasons for...

COUNTING THE COST (Mat.16:24) A spiritual leader must be prepared to pay the high cost of serving as a leader.     Counting the Cost Jesus stressed the importance of counting the cost before you make spiritual decisions using the building of a tower and a king going to war (Lk.14:28-32)....