KNOWING THE STATE OF YOUR FLOCK AS A CHURCH/CHRISTIAN LEADER SERIES (PART FIVE) MEETING YOUR FLOCK’S NEED OF KNOWLEDGE AND TEACHING

            

“For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:  Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ: That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive;  But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ:  From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love”.   

                                                                                                                             Ephesians 4:12-16

It is the duty of every Church/Christian leader to meet the knowledge needs of his/her flocks and for the perfecting of the saints. It is the teachings that are imparted on the flock that edifies them and makes them to grow into Christ. It is when the flock receives sound doctrine from its Leaders that they would be able to grow into perfection in Christ and help them to stand firm in faith. The Church Leaders should always endeavor to equip their flock in order for them to be able to meet their life assignment because it their nurturing that will help them to determine which way they should go in life.

In order to meet the knowledge needs of the flock, a leader must do the following;

    Ø  A Church/Christian leader must work on the weaknesses of individual member of his/her flock, but at the same time work out his/her strength.

    Ø  A church/Christian leader must give a reasonable amount of time, energy and focus to meet the knowledge needs of his/her flock.

    Ø  A Church/Christian leader must guide his/her flock to discover her individual assignment, helping them to gain ownership of the assignment.

    Ø  A Church/Christian leader must become resource person for his flock, providing a conducive atmosphere, training, support and tools.

    Ø  A Church/Christian leader should always know that it is his/her duty to empower his/her flock with the word of God.

Also, remember that Church leaders can never empower anyone else until they are first supernaturally empowered by God through the word and prayer. Empowered Church leaders express God’s power and empower others.