SOUTH COLUMBIA BAPTIST CHRUCH YOUTH LEADERSHIP 1.14

This is handout 1.14, The Spirit Filled Leader, in Foundations to Leadership. I wrote it to help develop the Youth Leaders (LITs) in our Awana Club. This hand-out and others like it are given the the kids at the end of club to take home and review during the week. They write out answers to the questions which they then discuss with a mentor, and return to club. I do not object to it being copied and used.
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Foundations in leadership 1.14

The Spirit Filled Leader

On the last and greatest day of the Feast, Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, “If anyone is thirsty, let him come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, streams of living water will flow from within him. By this he meant the Spirit whom those who believed in him were later to receive. Up to that time the Spirit had not been given, since Jesus had not yet been glorified. John 7:37-39. NIV.

1. Many things happen when we believe in Jesus, these verses do not list them all but what do they say happens when we believe in Jesus?


2. (A) What does the Streams of Water picture here?


(B) What is meant by that picture?



3. “Brothers, choose seven men from among you who are known to be full of the Spirit and wisdom, we will turn this responsibility over to them.” Acts 6:3. “And they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit; also Philip, Procorus,, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas from Antioch, a convert to Judaism.” Acts 6:5. In these 2 verses from Acts, the apostles could have made any number of things the criteria of leadership what did they say was the requirement?

4. What do you think it means to be “Full of the Holy Spirit?”



5. We do things that quench Gods Spirit in us, what can you think of that quenches Gods Spirit and keeps us from being the leaders we should be?


When you received Jesus you also received the Holy Spirit. You can’t earn the Holy Spirit but you can stifle it by sin and self will. To be filled by the Holy Spirit is to yield yourself to the Spirit’s control. This is expressed in many ways but most often by a prayer to God where we may tell God that we yield to His Spirits leading and guidance. Some voice such a prayer daily or more often as they feel a need.

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YOUTH LEADERSHIP TRAINING 1.13 for SOUTH COLUMBIA BAPTIST AWANA

This is handout 1.13, Qualifications of Leadership from 1st Timothy, part 2, in Foundations to Leadership. I wrote it to help develop the Youth Leaders (LITs) in our Awana Club. This hand-out and others like it are given the the kids at the end of club to take home and review during the week. They write out answers to the questions which they then discuss with a mentor, and return to club. I do not object to it being copied and used.
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Foundations of Leadership 1.13


Qualifications of Leadership from 1st Timothy part 2.

Verses of the week: “Now the overseer must be above reproach, the husband of but one wife, temperate, self- controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, not given to drunkenness, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money.” 1st Timothy 3:2-3 NIV.

1. (A) Why should a leader be hospitable? (B) How can we be hospitable as leaders?



2. (A). Why does Paul say a leader should not be violent?


(B). We might be violent on many levels, (or different ways)-what levels can you think of?


(C) Why must we not be violent as leaders?


3. Being gentle is set as opposite of violence why must a leader be gentle?



4. (A) What does it mean to be quarrelsome?


(B) Why must a leader not be quarrelsome?



(C) What are the dangers of a leader who is quarrelsome?



5. Last week we asked "Which aspect of leadership listed in the verses above do you feel weakest?" What progress have you made this week to improve in this area?



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Foundations in Leadership 1.11, The Essential Message

This is handout 1.11, Leadership And The essential Message, in Foundations to Leadership. I wrote it to help develop the Youth Leaders (LITs) in our Awana Club. This hand-out and others like it are given the the kids at the end of club to take home and review during the week. They write out answers to the questions which they then discuss with a mentor, and return to club. I do not object to it being copied and used.
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Foundations in Leadership 1.11
Leadership And The Essential Message.

Leaders lead, but where? We need to have a direction to lead those who follow. The purpose of Christian leadership is to lead people to know God the Father through the Son He sent. Peter says to be prepared to have an answer for the hope that is in you. So today’s hand out is a review of the plan of Salvation as understood by the majority of mainstream Evangelical Churches.

The gospel can have different starting points- Sin, Gods love, or Jesus’ death, etc. Any Awana verse may be a turning point to change handbook time to a time to lead a child to Jesus.

Use the back or a separate page to answer the following questions.

1. God loves you: John 3:16. Romans 5:8. How would you explain to a child that God loves them?

2. All have sin: Romans 3:23. What are examples of sin a child can relate to? What questions would you ask?

3. All sin must be punished: Romans 6:23. How would you explain to a child sin must be punished?

4. Jesus died to pay for our sins: Romans 5:8. How would you explain to a child that Jesus died for us? How would you explane that his death alone pays for our sins?

5. Getting saved is a Gift: Ephesians 2:8:9. Can you think of an example to use with a child about accepting God’s gift? How would you explain this to a child?

6. We accept or receive this gift by believing God: Acts 16:31. How would you explain this? What questions would you ask? Or what examples would you give?

Here is an example of a prayer someone may say to tell God they are accepting Gods gift of salvation, Lord Jesus, please come into my life and be my Savior and Lord. Please forgive my sins. And give me the gift of eternal life.*


Take at least three turns with your mentor or another Awana leader to practice the gospel outline. Taking turns role playing as the leader and the other acting as the child. Resist the temptation to have fun and be the funny kid, after all the next person you meet may be ready to receive Jesus.

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Foundations in Leadership 1.10 For South Columbia Baptist Church

This is handout 1.10, Leadership And The Follower Who Offers The Most Blessing, in Foundations to Leadership. I wrote it to help develop the Youth Leaders (LITs) in our Awana Club. This hand-out and others like it are given the the kids at the end of club to take home and review during the week. They write out answers to the questions which they then discuss with a mentor, and return to club. I do not object to it being copied and used.
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Leadership And The Follower Who Offers The Most Blessing.

If Jesus came to our club how would you treat him? What would you do?


From Matthew 24:31-46. (read this passage), we read how Jesus identifies himself with the needy, “Then the righteous will answer him. ’Lord when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you’ The king will reply, ’I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.’” Verses 37- 40. NIV.

Why did Jesus say if you have done the service to needy people it is like you’ve done it to him?



Why did Jesus call the homeless, hungry, thirsty, sick, and people in prison his brothers?



Why is it important to show extraordinary love and compassion to the needy?



Other than the ones listed in the verses who else is needy? What other types of needs are there?



Can you identify the needy ones in your circle of influence?



How can you serve with extraordinary love and compassion the needs of those you know?



Why do you think God has brought the needy persons to your circle of influence?



In the Kingdom of God the paradox is that the poor are rich and the wise are fools, (We can think of other examples). Why are the neediest the source of the greatest blessings?



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Foundations in Leadership 1.8 , A Worksheet On Leadership For Youth.

This is handout 1.8 (The Gifts of You) in Foundations to Leadership. I wrote it to help develop the Youth Leaders (LITs) in our Church Awana Club. This hand-out and others like it are given to the kids at the end of club to take home and review during the week. They write out answers to the questions which they then discuss with a mentor, and return to club. I do not object to it being copied and used.

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Foundations of Leadership 1.8 The Gifts of You


After a long time the master of those servants returned and settled accounts with them. The man who had received the five talents brought the other five, “Master,” he said, “You entrusted me with five talents. See, I have gained five more. His master replied, “Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!” Matthew 25; 19- 21. NIV.

God has given us gifts of character, talents and skills. The Bible teaches we have Gifts of the Spirit often called Spiritual Gifts, (we will discuss spiritual gifts in detail at a later time). A leader needs to have a sense of his or hers natural gifts as well as their spiritual gifts. Those new to service or leadership may need time and experience to mature into their gifts, so their gifts may not yet be apparent.

1. Why do you think a leader must have a strong sense of their natural and spiritual gifts?

2. Why does God give us natural and spiritual gifts?

3. What is our responsibility to others concerning our natural and spiritual gifts?

4. Why does God call us into account for our gifts?

5. A. What do you think are your natural gifts?

5. B. What do you think are your spiritual gifts?

6. Which Gift do you have natural or spiritual which you can use most to the greatest benefit for others?

7. What can you do to use that gift to serve at Awanas?

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Foundations in Leadership 1.7 For South Columbia Baptist Church

This is handout 1.7 (Leadership is Devoted) in Foundations to Leadership. I wrote it to help develop the Youth Leaders (LITs) in our Awana Club. This hand-out and others like it are given the the kids at the end of the club to take home and review during the week. They write out answers to the questions which they then discuss with a mentor, and return to the club. I do not object to it being copied and used.
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Foundations 1.7 Leadership is Devoted.

“They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.” Acts 2:42 NIV.
This verse characterized the nature of the average Christian in the early Church in Acts.

1. Define the word “Devoted.”

2. What would it mean to be devoted to the apostles’ teaching, to fellowship, communion, and prayer? Write the answer in space below.

3. Why would being devoted to the apostles’ teaching, fellowship, communion, and prayer be essential for serving in the church? Write the answer in space below.

4. What would happen if a leader was not devoted to the apostles’ teaching, fellowship communion, and prayer? Write the answer in space below.

5. Circle which you feel weakest; devotion to apostles’ teaching, fellowship, communion, or prayer.

6. How can you improve in this area? In one or two sentences create a plan. Set a goal. Make it simple but measurable.


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Foundations in Leadership 1.5 For South Columbia Baptist Church

This is handout 1.5 (Leadership wears an Apron) in Foundations to Leadership. I wrote it to help develop the Youth Leaders (LITs) in our Awana Club. This hand-out and others like it are given the the kids at the end of club to take home and review during the week. They write out answers to the questions which they then discuss with a mentor, and return to club. I do not object to it being copied and used.
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Foundations 1.5

Christian Leadership Wears An Apron.

Verse of the week: “Not so with you. Indeed, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be slave of all.” Mark. 10:43, 44. NIV.

Two of Jesus’ disciples wanted to be leaders over the others in the coming kingdom and Jesus taught them they must be servants.

1. What is a servant?



2. Why is being a servant so important in the kingdom of God?



3. What kind of attitude does a servant have?



4. How can you have a servant attitude at Awana?



5. List 3 specific things you can do at Awana to be a servant.



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Review with a parent or mentor. Signature of mentor or parent, _____________________.

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Foundations in Leadership 1.4 For South Columbia Baptist Church Awana

This is handout 1.4 (The Leader's Prayer) in Foundations to Leadership. I wrote it to help develop the Youth Leaders (LITs) in our Awana Club. This hand-out and others like it are given the the kids at the end of club to take home and review during the week. They write out answers to the questions which they then discuss with a mentor, and return to club. I do not object to it being copied and used.
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Foundations of Leadership 1.4

Paul's Unique Example of Christian Leadership -Prayer.

Paul spoke often of his prayers for those he ministered to; a few examples are noted here.

· "I always thank God for you because of his grace given you in Christ Jesus." 1 Corinthians 1:4, NIV.
· "I have not stopped giving thinks for you, remembering you in my prayers." Galatians 1:16, NIV.
· "I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy..." Philippians 1:3-4. NIV.
· "We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you." Colossians 1:3, NIV.
· "We always thank God for all of you, mentioning you in our prayers, we continually remember before our God and Father for your work..." 1 Thessalonians 2:2 NIV.
· "With this in mind we constantly pray for you..." 2 Thessalonians 1:11, NIV.
· "For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you..." Colossians 1:19, NIV.
· "I always thank my God as I remember you in my prayers..." Philemon 1:4, NIV.

If the Apostle was so busy building up the church where do you think he found time to pray?



Why do you think Paul spent so much time in prayer?



From the examples above what ways did the Apostle Paul pray? And what kind of prayers did he pray?



What attitudes do the Apostle’s prayers have in common?



How can you follow the example of the Apostle Paul in Prayer?



How can you pray for the kids regularly?



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Foundations in Leadership 1.3 For South Columbia Baptist Church Awana

This is handout 1.3 (The Leader's Example) in Foundations to Leadership. I wrote it to help develop the Youth Leaders (LITs) in our Awana Club. This hand-out and others like it are given the the kids at the end of club to take home and review during the week. They write out answers to the questions which they then discuss with a mentor, and return to club. I do not object to it being copied and used.

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Foundations in leadership.1.3
The unpopular fact of leadership: The example.

“Follow my example as I follow the example of Christ.” 1Corinthian 11:1, NIV.

You are the illustration of what a Christian is to the young kids in Awanas. Some kids may have never known a real Christian before meeting you. They are watching you today so they can imitate you tomorrow. Your example will influence their decision to live for Christ.

1. What does it mean to follow the example of Christ?



2. How did Paul follow Christ example?



3. How can you better follow Jesus example.



4. What things did Jesus’ life illustrate? What kid of things did he do?



5. How can we do these things?



6. Jesus chose the twelve to “Be with him.” (Mark 3:13-15) So they could see his life and follow his example. How can you be with Jesus?



7. List 3 practical steps will you take to “Be with Jesus” to learn his example?




8. What things can you do to set a more Jesus like example to the kids at Awanas?





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Foundations in Leadership 1.2 For South Columbia Baptist Church Awana

This is handout 1.2 in Foundations to Leadership. I wrote it to help develop the Youth Leaders (LITs) in our Awana Club. This hand-out and others like it are given the the kids at the end of club to take home and review during the week. They write out answers to the questions which they then discuss with a mentor, and return to club. I do not object to it being copied and used. _________________________________________
Foundations 1.2. You mean THIS is leadership?

He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much. Luke 16:10 (King James Version)
The thing no one tells you about leadership is that successful leaders do a lot of little boring things that look like lots of work for little reward. God is on the lookout for people who do the little things well. He will put them in charge of bigger things.

1. What does the word “faithful” mean?

2. What are some of the little things we do for the kids?

3. How can we do those little things well, or faithfully?

4. What do the others like the kids think when you do some little thing with attention to detail and a loving attitude?

5. Are any of these little things “Little” to God? Why or why not?

6. List three “Little things” you will pay especial attention to

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7. How will you do these little things well and faithfully?


Review with a mentor or parent. Signature of mentor or parent:

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Foundations in Leadership 1.1 For South Columbia Baptist Church Awana

This is handout 1.1 in Foundations to Leadership. I wrote it to help develop the Youth Leaders (LITs) in our Awana Club. This hand-out and others like it are given the the kids at the end of club to take home and review during the week. They write out answers to the questions which they then discuss with a mentor, and return to club. I do not object to it being copied and used.
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Foundations of Leadership 1.1 “Why Leadership?”

When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you truly love me more than these?’
“Yes, Lord,” He said, “you know that I love you.”
Jesus said “Feed my lambs.”
Again Jesus said, “Simon son of John, do you truly love me?”
He answered, “Yes Lord, you know that I love you.”
Jesus said, “Take care of my sheep.”
The third time he said to him, “Simon son of John, do you love me?”
Peter was hurt because Jesus asked him the third time, “Do you love me?” He said, Lord you know all things; you know that I love you.”
Jesus said, “Feed my sheep…”John 21:15-17, NIV.

These verses above are from the time after the resurrection when Jesus met the disciples.
Note: “More than these,” may refer to the other disciples or his possessions- fishing boat, etc.

1. What was the big question Jesus asked Peter?

2. Why do you think Jesus asked Peter this question 3 times?

3. What was Peter’s answer?

4. Why do you think Jesus asked Peter this question?

5. What command did Jesus give Peter?

6. How does “take care of my sheep” and “feed my lambs,” show love for Jesus?

7. If this is our standard how can you show love for Jesus?

8. List three ways you can take care of Jesus sheep and feed his lambs?



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