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Missional Leadership

A seminar and discussion guide by Trent McEntyre
Four steps of faith for missional leaders
I.                    Aim for our destiny - which is to multiply missional leaders for the kingdom of God (Chrit-centered laborers)
Read John 13:1-17
Carefully read and consider John 13:13-14 (This is the the last supper Jesus would have with his disciples. They are in an upstairs room. This is a very important last session with his disciples before the Crucifixion and resurrection.)
Discuss the following questions:
1.       What are some of the important characteristics leadership that you see in this passage?
2.       How do you think those should play out in what someone in your position does?
Read John 17:15-23 (This passage takes place later the same night as last supper. It is  Jesus’ High Priestly Prayer.)
Discuss the following:

1.       What are some traits of a missional leader that Jesus talks about in this passage?
2.       Summarize, what are we aiming to be for Christ?

II.                  Confess our dilema
What keeps us from living as servants (or the other characteristics you discussed about Christ-centered laborers)?
What do you think prevents us from living missionally?
(For discussion leader: Hopefully they will see that our ultimate problem is a heart issue; unbelief in Christ and the gospel, self reliance, fear, idolatry… - If they suggest things that are secondary or surface issues like, “We are too busy” then try to follow up saying something like, “I agree, but why we tend to allow ourselves to be too busy?)

To summarize, what is the heart of our dilemma if we are to be missional leaders?
III.                Trust our deliverance
Read John 7:37-39

What hope can find we find in Jesus’ words to overcome our dilemma?
Jesus invites the thirsty to come to him and drink. (Continual acknowledgement of our need)
Jesus commands us to believe. (Continual walk by faith, trust in who Christ is and promises to be
)To summarize, what is the only thing we can do to become missional leaders?

IV.                Leave a  legacy
What do” streams of living water” bring to mind in our lives and leadership?
Why do you think love is the great legacy we could leave?
(I Corinthians 13: 1-3, 13)
What do you need right now in order to grow as a servant and missional leader? Let’s ask God for this in prayer together.
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