Leadership Development Plan
Michael Simmons
LEAD 510: Biblical Foundations of Leadership
June 30. 2025
Introduction
Leadership within the church starts with a strong pastor. For a pastor to be an effective
leader, he must possess certain spiritual gifts such as strong leadership, wisdom, and be an
effective communicator. The pastor must have an unbreakable relationship with God and be in
tune with his holy spirit. The pastor must be a servant leader. To show true leadership, sacrifice
of service should be expected and rejoiced. As a biblical leader, the pastor should be happy to
get his hands dirty and do the work to lighten the load for our fellows. Kingdom leaders should
be willing to undertake menial tasks to facilitate the success of others.1 There are three traits of
a true pastor leader that are required if the pastor is to lead a congregation. The pastor must
have a solid relationship with God. This requires a true commitment to prayer, bible study, and
living in faith. Second, he must always remain faithful to scripture. The word of God is not up for
debate or the pastor’s own interpretation. The pastor must carefully study the word and teach
the word exactly how the Bible was written. And lastly, the pastor must have the gift of
discernment. The pastor must have the ability to clearly discern Gods will and carry that out
through his message to the congregation. These are gifts that God blesses the pastor with.
1 Howell, 2003, Servants of the servant: a biblical theology of leadership, 202
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To lead a successful church, teach the congregation, and develop new leaders, a proper
leadership plan should be developed in writing. The leadership plan will be used a s a tool to
guide the pastor through day-to-day activities. This plan must also include the ministry team.
Every great leader must have a great team. A pastoral leadership team typically includes the
senior pastor, various junior pastors, and youth pastors. The team may have a board of elders or
a deacon body. There will be specific leaders within the congregation that may manage the
service teams such as hospitality, parking, and security. There will also be administrative duties
that will require a specific trade such as accountants, Building maintenance, etc. Some may be
on the payroll and others will be volunteers, but these differing skills will all fall under the
leadership of the pastor. Sometimes, especially in larger churches, the task can become
overwhelming. That pastor must be able to delegate responsibility to those he trusts. The
leadership plan will lay out in writing the specific areas of responsibility each member of the
team is responsible for. In the book of Exodus, Moses’ uncle Jethro advised moses to appoint a
group of trusted judges to help him manage the caseload before he wore himself out:
"Furthermore, you shall select from all the people able men, such as fear God, men of truth,
hating covetousness; and place such over them to be rulers of thousands, of hundreds, of
fifties, and of tens. And let them judge the people at all times; then it will be that every great
matter they shall bring to you, but every small matter they themselves shall judge. So, it will be
easier for you, for they will bear the burden with you. If you do this thing, and God so
commands you, then you will be able to endure, and all this people will also go to their place in
peace". (Exodus
18:21-23, NESV)
A good pastor leader should always consider relevant biblical principles in every
situation. The leader should reflect on every decision and seek guidance when needed. The
leader must have trusted advisors who can provide insights based on their own experiences.
The leader should be adaptable. Plans should be carefully thought out but designed to allow
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adjustments as necessary. As the saying goes, “failure to plan is planning to fail.” Always have a
plan.
Theology of Leadership
The Bible demonstrates many examples of Godly leaders. In every instance, the
appointed leader is usually the least expected. In all instances, they had unique strengths and
weaknesses. The Old Testament leaders all displayed great strengths and showed that they were
all vulnerable at times to this world.
Adam was the very first human on earth. God instantly gave Adam a leadership position.
God placed Adam in the garden of Eden. In Genisis chapter 2, God specifically assigns Adam
the responsibility of tending to the garden. He was to maintain the garden and be ruler over all
other living creatures of the earth.
Another notable leader in the Old Testament was Moses. His leadership period is marked
by a record of appointments, various challenges, and the eventual formation of a nation. At the
beginning, Moses did not seem happy to take on the tasks and tried to make excuses to God
explaining why he should not do it. Moses led the Israelites out of Egyptian bondage, guided
them through the wilderness, and received the Ten Commandments, forming the basis of their
covenant with God. However, his leadership journey was fraught with challenges, including
managing a frequently complaining and rebellious populace, as well as dealing with his own
instances of disobedience. One disobedient act by Moses is described in the book of numbers.
Instead of speaking to the rock at Meribah as God commanded, he struck the rock twice to
produce water for the Israelites after they complained about the lack of it (Numbers 20:1-13).
This action angered God but demonstrated that Moses was not perfect.
Joshua was Moses’ successor and led the Israelites to the promised land, conquering
nations along the way. Other God-appointed leaders included Deborah, Gideon, and Sampson
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during hardships, as well as judges, kings, and prophets like King David, Jeremiah, and Daniel.
Leaders such as Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob led their people rather than nations. All these
leaders, despite their faults, were chosen by God. Imperfect individuals were utilized to fulfill
God’s divine plan.
The New Testament features many notable leaders, including, the greatest of all, Jesus
Christ. Jesus' leadership is described by many attributes such as compassion, humility, and
service. He highlighted servant leadership, exemplified by actions like washing his disciples' feet,
and taught that true greatness comes from serving others. The Bible says:
“After he had washed their feet, he said unto them, know ye what I have done to you? Ye call
me Master and Lord: and ye say well; for so I am. If I then, your Lord and Master, have washed
your feet; ye also ought to wash one another’s feet. For I have given you an example, that ye
should do as I have done to you” (John 13:12-15, NKJV).
His leadership also included many acts of love, forgiveness, and dedication to truth and
righteousness.
Paul, once known as Saul of Tarsus, was an unlikely biblical leader who wrote over half of
the New Testament. Before converting, he persecuted Christians by arresting and imprisoning
them and played a role in Stephen's death (Acts 7:54-60). He saw Christians as a threat to
Judaism and aimed to eliminate their movement. After the incident on the road to Damascus,
Paul became a major influence in the growth of the Christian Church. He paved the way for
younger Christian leaders to succeed. During Paul’s ministry, he demonstrated the three key
dimensions to lead effectively. The three dimensions are biblical character, spiritual power, and
he used practical methods.2 In many of his letters, he plainly directed the churches and followers
of what they must do to be saved.
2 Dempsey, R., Earley, D., & McClendon, A. (2023). The three-dimensional leader: a biblical, spiritual & practical guide to Christian leadership.
Kirkdale Press. 1
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Biblical Principles of Leadership
To become an effective biblical leader and prepare our followers for leadership, the
leader must lead like Jesus. To do this, the leader should understand that leadership is
transformational, and leadership involves aligning the heart, head, hands, and habits.3
Transforming requires a renewing of our minds through the Holy Spirit. This is accomplished
through prayer, scripture, worship, and Godly service. A leader should lead selflessly, without
expecting rewards, and focus on serving others. This is leading with the heart. The head is
where leadership decisions and philosophy are created. Discernment comes from the leader’s
knowledge and wisdom. The head guides the leaders’ decisions based on feelings from the
heart. After the heart feels it, the head decides on appropriate actions, then the hands put the
ideas into action. “If you have a serving heart, you will help others reach their greatest potential
by establishing clear goals, observing their performance, and following up by praising progress
and redirecting any inappropriate behavior”4 To stay on track the leader performs activities until
the ideas become second nature. These are called habits. These biblical habits can be classified
into being habits and doing habits. Being habits are internal practices that improve a leader's
wellbeing, such as solitude, prayer, studying God's word, applying scripture, and maintaining
supportive relationships. Doing habits are external actions like grace, forgiveness,
encouragement, and fostering community.
Another key principle in leadership is love. Actions should be conducted with
consideration and respect for others. The Bible says:
“Love never fails. But whether there are prophecies, they will fail; whether there are tongues,
they will cease; whether there is knowledge, it will vanish away” (1 Corinthians 13:8, NKJV).
3 Blanchard, Ken and Hodges, Phil, Lead like Jesus Revisited: Lessons from the Greatest
Leadership Role Model of All Time. (Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 2016). 35
4 Ibid., 37
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Doing anything without love equals nothing to God. Everything else is temporary but love is
forever. There is a formula in the book Lead like Jesus Revisited: Lessons from the Greatest
Leadership Role Model of All Time, the formula is Everything – Love = Nothing5. Simply put,
without love, possessions and accomplishments are meaningless.
A third leadership principle is perseverance. Leaders must handle adversity, even when
followers disagree with their decisions. "It's lonely at the top" captures this reality. A leader
must persist in making the right choices, even if the decision is not popular. Moses had to deal
with this when he was in the desert. His followers quickly began to question their decision to
follow him into the desert. Leaders should expect the same type of treatment from members of
the congregation when an unpopular choice concerning the church is made. Even if the choice
made is for the benefit of all.
Besides disagreements from the congregation, sometimes there will be actual failures.
Sometimes the leader will make the wrong decision, and the results will not be satisfactory. To
persevere is to overcome failure. In one article, the writer says, “the ability to persevere, is to
steadfastly pursue a goal despite setbacks.”6 A leader should expect failure. A Christian leader
should expect persecution. James, the half-brother of Jesus highlighted the importance of
perseverance when he wrote:
"consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know
that the testing of your faith develops perseverance" and that "perseverance must finish its
work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything". (James 1:2)
Leading by example is the final principle addressed in this assignment. For a Christian
leader who genuinely adheres to the principles of holiness, this principle will come effortlessly.
Leading by example should be instinctive for a sincere Christian believer. Individuals should
exhibit values that align with their principles, reflecting these in their character.
5 Ibid., 276
6 Culpepper, J. & Stuckey, M. I., (2024) “Perseverance”, Circus: Arts, Life, and Sciences 2(2). doi: https://doi.org/10.3998/circus.4965
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For example, General Patton was well known for his address to the 3rd Army ahead of D-Day
during World War II. The impact of this speech was only significant due to Patton's established
reputation as a determined military leader.7 His reputation preceded him. This is the same with
Jesus. Jesus set the example for all people to emulate.
Differing Leadership Styles
Christian leaders can adopt various leadership styles, such as transformational,
autocratic, democratic, servant, and transactional. While most leaders have a primary style,
they often incorporate elements of other styles within their own primary style of leadership. For
example, Jesus is described as a "servant" leader and also identified as a transformational
leader. While serving the people, He focused on inspiring and motivating His followers to share
in His vision, which impacted their lives significantly. Jesus exemplified servant leadership by
prioritizing the needs of His followers, demonstrating a fundamental commitment to serving
first.
In the article Reviewing Leadership Styles: Overlaps and the Need for a New 'FullRange'
Theory, studies show that there are twelve distinct overlapping dimensions of a servant leader.
These are a deep-rooted desire to lead, sound reasoning, courage, love, spiritual healing,
forgiveness, humility, acceptance, ethical behavior, authenticity, a value in community, and
accountability. Jesus demonstrated all these dimensions in the Gospels.8
Jesus, and later Peter and Paul’s servant leadership styles overlapped with other
leadership styles, especially with the transformational leadership style. Like transformational
leaders, servant Christian leaders encourage their followers to visualize their eternal future
persuade followers by offering compelling reasons to transform their minds, this transformation
convinces them to transform others as well.9 Accepting Jesus Christ as Lord and savior was the
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7Eisenkopf, G. (2020). Words and deeds – Experimental evidence on leading-by-example. The Leadership Quarterly., 31(4).
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.leaqua.2020.101383. 10
8Anderson, M. H., Sun, P. Y. T., Anderson, M. H., & Sun, P. Y. T. (2017). Reviewing Leadership Styles: Overlaps and the Need for a New
‘Full Range’ Theory.‐ International Journal of Management Reviews., 19(1), 76–96. https://doi.org/10.1111/ijmr.12082
9 Ibid.,12
goal of these Christian leaders. Anything else would mean failure. Jesus instructed His followers
to make disciples and empowered them by baptizing them with the Holy Spirit. By His grace,
followers were transformed and prepared to shape future leaders. A Christian leader learns
from others, guided by biblical principles. Effective leadership matters most if it brings people to
Christ. The style of leadership depends on the individual.
Creating a Healthy Ministry/ Work Environment
As a leader, it is common to expect things to run smoothly without setbacks. However, it
is important for all leaders to understand that plans often encounter difficulties. As the saying
goes, "whatever can go wrong, will go wrong." As part of a solid leadership plan, the plan must
include “what-ifs”. What if this happens? What if that happens? A solid, well-thought-out plan is
prepared for any conceivable action. Of course, some things are impossible to predict but the
plan should cover most contingencies.
A successful plan begins by identifying the desired outcomes. It is important to ask: what
is the objective of this ministry or function? What is this plan intended to achieve? Once the
goals are clarified, it is possible to outline the steps required to attain them.
In the book Coach Wooden’s leadership game plan for success (2009) Coach John
Wooden named five fundamentals of success as a leader. First, create a relationship of respect
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and camaraderie with those being led. Second, remain alert to opportunity, threats, trends, and
changes. Third, always act with confidence, not with arrogance. Fourth, practice moderation
and balance in everything you do. And last, be a model of poise, grace, and reason; especially
under pressure.7 This sounds easier than done and it is. These fundamentals take practice and
prayer to accomplish.
To foster a collaborative environment within the ministry, leaders should consider the
input of their team members. Decisions that impact the church should be discussed with the
leadership team to gather their perspectives. Effective communication is crucial as it
incorporates team members into the planning process. Communicating with the leadership
team will create an atmosphere of open communication. As a leader, honest feedback and
opinions are an important part of the decision-making process.
A healthy ministry requires leaders to balance work and personal time. Personal time
includes family, solitude, prayer, and rest. While work must be done, personal well-being is
equally vital for achieving goals. In many countries and even in some American companies, naps
are encouraged and scheduled at work. Research indicates that a brief nap (30-45 minutes) at
work can boost productivity and enhance quality of life. As a ministry leader, incorporating
scheduled breaks like naps, prayer time, and meditation into the workday is advisable as a
consideration.
There are many ways to lead a ministry in a way that brings joy to everyone involved in
the effort. The reward of saving souls does not have to be some arduous tasks that suck the life
out of the ministry team. Seeing the congregation grow in their faith and bringing others to
7 Wooden, J., & Jamison, S. (2009). Coach Wooden’s leadership game plan for success :12 lessons for extraordinary performance and personal
excellence (1st ed.). McGraw-Hill.
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Christ should be celebrated as a victory. Someone once said: “choose a job you love, and you
will never have to work a day in your life”.
My Plan
Now that we have reviewed all that is involved in a leadership plan, now it is time to
implement my own plan of action. I know that my goal is to develop people and leaders to fulfill
and serve the mission of spreading the gospel. This is God’s assignment for me. This is my
mission. This is Jesus ‘great commission. Jesus said, "Therefore go and make disciples of all
nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and
teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you." (Matthew 28:19-20).
Let us suppose that the venue for accomplishing this “great commission” is a large
church. The first thing that I would need to do is meet the current staff. I would gather all the
junior pastors, elders, deacons, and volunteer staff together for a face-to-face meeting. This
meeting would cover God’s purpose for us, but it would also be a business meeting, where we
would look at things such items as payroll, expenses, money in, money out, treasury, and
overhead cost. I would have a scribe appointed as the official secretary that would keep notes of
the minutes of the meeting.
After assessing the church's financial and congregational status, I would consult with the
leadership team to create a vision and mission statement. These statements are essential for
strategic planning, setting goals, and guiding development. Effective leaders use strategic goals
to implement and evaluate organizational success. Mission and vision statements are
recognized as essential tools in strategic management for enhancing performance. A mission
statement provides the church with a clear strategic direction as it influences the overall
mission. The statement specifies the church's purpose and outlines the approach to achieving
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its mission.8 This is an example of a mission statement from a church called Renewed Church in
Kingsport, TN:
“Our mission is to love God and love people. We reach them with love, bring them with grace,
we teach them the truth and send them out on mission”
Our Vision is to be a church where all are loved, purpose is found, and lives are changed”.9
I used this example because it is short and to the point. It tells the congregation the reason for
the church existing and why the church does what it does. My church’s mission/vision
statement would be something like this.
If I were the lead pastor of a church, I would concentrate on going back to the principles
of the early church. Early church gatherings after, Jesus Christ's resurrection and ascension to
Heaven were simple. They focused on apostolic teachings, communal worship, and breaking
bread. The New Testament offers insights into these early Christian practices. The book of Acts
talks about the conduct of the early church, Acts 2:42 says, "They devoted themselves to the
apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.” This verse
outlines the primary activities of early Christian gatherings, which included teaching, fellowship,
communal meals, and prayer. These aspects were fundamental to the development and
cohesion of the early community.10 For too often in modern churches today, they seem more like
a rock concert than a worship service.
Church services can be engaged with modern live bands, digital screens, media, flashing
lights, and sound mixers. These elements of worship help attract people through the front
8 Ibid., 3
9 Renewed Church (2025) https://www.renewedchurch.net/info.html
10 BibleHub.com, (2025) Topical Bible: Early Christian Gatherings, https://biblehub.com/topical/e/early_christian_gatherings.htm
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doors. However, when teaching the message, it must focus on the word of God. Colossians 3:16
says,
"Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all
wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to
God."
Training of the leadership team would be valuable to the success of a Bible believing
church. It would be important to me to have a solid team of knowledgeable Bible believing
Christians working as my support staff. My deacons and assistant pastors would meet with me
often to cover training in specific areas of the Bible. We would have 1–2-hour classes regularly
to study scripture and review the upcoming messages. The sermons would be written out. Each
week, the team and I would review the upcoming sermon and adjust as we saw necessary. I
would make every effort to train my support staff to be “pastor teachers”. Pastors and teachers
are mentioned by the Apostle Paul in the book of Ephesians, Paul says, "And it was He who gave
some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and
teachers." (Ephesians 4:11) All of these titles mentioned by Paul represent the different roles
within the church. These positions are appointed by God to equip the saints in the
congregation.
A well-trained staff at my church is vital for kingdom work.
Another function of Christian leadership would be to lead my church in the function of
service work. Jesus came as a servant leader. To lead like Jesus, we must be willing to express
our love for our neighbors through service. “For even the Son of Man did not come to be
served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many” (Mark 10:45) As a church, I would
lead my congregation in serving the community as often as possible. Service is a form of
leadership by example. Serving others does not always take a lot of money or donations.
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Through coordination with the right people, we can serve others by bringing the ministry to
them. We could minister to the elderly at their residence if needed. Some are old and have no
family to care for them and no way to come to church. I would send out small delegations to
hospitals and elderly care homes to preach the gospel over those in need. We would send
teams to the local jails and prisons. Prisons are full of sinners needing salvation. Through
cooperation with the governing authorities, we would bring the gospel wherever they allowed
us.
Through the donations of the congregation and local businesses, we could start a small
food pantry for the homeless and the poor. We could hold annual “Coat” and blanket drives for
the homeless where the congregation would clean out their closets and donate their old coats
and blankets or any other warm weather clothing to be distributed to the homeless before
winter.
There are many other ideas I have, and I am sure my staff would have ideas as well.
More importantly, I would train my staff to make sure that every time a homeless
person, or a person in need, or a hungry person came to the food pantry; anytime we got in
front of these people, our real job would be to preach the gospel to them and try to draw them
into the kingdom of God. There is an endless supply of poor people in this world. My goal would
be to try to help them meet their needs, but more importantly, the goal would be to bring them
to Jesus who gave His life for our salvation.
As a pastor and church leader, another function of my leadership would be to focus my
attention on the youth. Young people are the future. When a child becomes old enough to
reason, it is a race against time to save them before Satan gets them. Satan loves nothing more
than to corrupt children and teenagers while their minds are still developing. Society today (and
always has been) evil. The world focuses all its energy on capturing the thoughts and beliefs of
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the young. The devil is the prince of this world. The devil knows that they are easily
manipulated and corrupted. With advancements in technology, young people have access to
every form of sin imaginable at the press of a button (or touching of a screen). The battle for our
children is at an all-time high.
In my ministry, I would have a dedicated youth ministry team. Their sole mission would
be to bring in young people to the kingdom of Christ. Attracting young people would be a top
priority. Doing this would require direction and coordination from other young people. In every
church, there are dedicated young people that are Christian and would be willing to help. My
team would spend time recruiting these kids for our purpose. We would take suggestions and
ideas from the young people and pray about them. Once decided, we would put plans in action
to bring kids to church. Ideas like a youth softball games, pizza night at church, video game
competitions in the media center, pool parties, whatever it takes.
We would focus on the toddlers as well, by offering a daycare service at no charge or a
reduced price. The day care staff would be certified and trained in childcare, and they would
also be trained in ways to present the gospel to these very young children. They could teach the
kids how to pray. Through games, activities, and children’s Christian books, they could teach
them biblical stories. This would be a great opportunity to plant the seed and watch it bloom.
Simultaneously while the youth are being convinced to come to church, another team
would be set up as the parental support team. This team would focus on ways to get the
parents involved. We need to equip parents with the skills necessary to nurture their children in
faith.
Sometimes this is difficult. Especially with single parents. God will make a way.
We would hold vacation Bible school in the summer. This is a great opportunity to get
those kids together for a few weeks when they aren’t worried about school and homework. I
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remember my first introduction to God was when I went to vacation Bible school one summer
many years ago. With children, there are many things Christian leadership can do to guide them
in the right way. We need to be creative and proactive. Our Holy future depends on saving our
youth.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the act of leading within the church starts with a strong pastor. For a
pastor to be an effective leader, he must possess certain spiritual gifts such as strong leadership,
wisdom, and be an effective communicator. The pastor must have an unbreakable relationship
with God and be in tune with his holy spirit. The pastor must be a servant leader. To show true
leadership, sacrifice of service should be expected and rejoiced.
Understanding the theology of leadership helps the leader become successful and
improves as he gains experience. The Bible presents numerous examples of unexpected Godly
leaders, each with distinct strengths and weaknesses. Old Testament leaders demonstrated
significant strengths but also showed vulnerability to world challenges. New Testament leaders
were also vulnerable to sin. Peter denied Jesus three times after he swore to Jesus that he
would die for Him. Peter went on to become a great leader within the early church.
Christian leaders will need to adopt his own variation of leadership style. The leader may
be transformational, autocratic, democratic, servant, and transactional or a combination of
them all. Although leaders typically have a primary style, they often blend elements of other
styles. Remember, Jesus was seen as both a servant and transformational leader. He inspired
followers but He always prioritized their needs to serve first. The style a leader develops may
change overtime as the leader progresses.
Creating a healthy ministry and work environment is equally as important. The pastor
leader must balance family and church. God is at the forefront of our daily lives, but God wants
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us to be happy and not neglect our duties to our family and friends as well as the church and
congregation. The staff and congregation must always have time for God, but they must make
time for life as well.
Regardless of whatever the leadership plan is when the time comes to lead a ministry,
the goal must be the same and that is preach the gospel and make disciples. This starts within
the church leadership body. A good plan incorporates and uses all the talents of the church
body to accomplish the great commission. The church must use modern technology to stay
competitive with Satan. But the leader must always remain true to the word of God. Scripture is
our armor.
The plan should include serving others, serving the needy, serving the elderly but most
importantly, serving God’s divine plan. We must do this by bringing the gospel to the person as
they need it. We must make every effort to save our youth and our most vulnerable children.
If the plan is well thought out, considered and screened by other competent Christians,
we cannot fail. The plan must be coordinated and flexible. If the plan fails in one area, the plan
can be adjusted as needed. But no matter what happens, through prayer and supplication, God
will guide us if we ask Him.
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