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10/4/2018

A Kingdom Leader is fully aware of the hazards of ministry. He knows the pressures and difficulties that push a leader in each ministry setting. Sometimes it can feel like the world is closing in on you.

Do you feel distressed and anxious? Have you been harassed and struck down by people? Each leader has moments like that. We need one another so that we have hope. Sometimes we need another, so we won't fall apart or be left behind. We need the buffer of ministry partners who keep us from being damaged irreparably.

Paul certainly had his struggles with ministry on the road. He also had his struggles with immature young workers, like Mark, whom he removed from his team. But he never lost sight of him! We see that John Mark was with Paul at his first Roman imprisonment. (see Col. 4:10) The aging apostle gives this young leader one of the highest compliments he can give during his second imprisonment!

2 Timothy 4:11 (ESV)
11 hLuke alone is with me. Get jMark and bring him with you, for he is very useful to me for ministry.

There is value in each of us. Never lose sight of other leaders who could be of help to you! All of us face adversity. Seek others who will give you a buffer zone for the pressures of leadership.

Cathy and Danny Sartin
www.deeperstillmisisons.com
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h [See ver. 10 above]
j See Acts 12:12
The Holy Bible: English Standard Version. (2016). (2 Ti 4:11). Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles.

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Shields

9/7/2018

A Kingdom Leader is a safe confidant and friend during times of trouble. He provides a safe place for someone who is threatened and in danger. He is fully aware of the presence of Satan in the hearts of unhealthy leaders who try and take advantage of issues. He is open and willing to listen to a younger leader who is confused and overwhelmed by circumstances.

Would others come to you for safety to work through confidential matters? Who would you seek as a person of safety when you feel threatened? Can you be trusted with private matters that can be distorted and twisted to damage others? Each of us needs a place of safety to work through struggles and failures that will inevitably come.

David runs to Samuel for safety from Saul. The man who anointed Saul is now in the position of protecting a future King for Israel. Before long we see Samuel anoint the future king!

1 Samuel 19:18 (ESV)
18 Now David fled and escaped, and he came to Samuel at gRamah and told him all that Saul had done to him. And he and Samuel went and lived at Naioth.

We pray that you will be that safe place for others. Most importantly we pray that you have safe people in your life that you can talk with. May you be blessed with a safe place!

Cathy and Danny Sartin
www.deeperstillmissions.com

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g ch. 1:19
The Holy Bible: English Standard Version. (2016). (1 Sa 19:18). Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles.

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Looking Into Hearts!

8/9/2018

A Kingdom Leader finds other friends when they go to a location to ministry. He seldom allows himself to become isolated in a community. He calls out for relationships with other kindred spirits in a town. He carefully searches for people who might connect with him and they become friends.

Who is your closest friend in your ministry setting? What do you have in common with one another? How did you become friends? Do you have fun together outside of ministry activity? If you don’t have a kindred spirit . . . start looking for one this week.

"After this Paul1 left Athens and went to Corinth. 2 And he found a Jew named vAquila, a native of Pontus, recently come from Italy with his wife vPriscilla, because wClaudius had commanded all the Jews to leave Rome. And he went to see them, 3 and xbecause he was of the same trade he stayed with them and worked, for they were tentmakers by trade."

May you be blessed with a wonderful heart partner to encourage you on the path of ministry. We pray that you find one and bless each other.

Cathy and Danny Sartin
www.deeperstillmissins.com
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1 Greek he
v ver. 18, 26; Rom. 16:3; 1 Cor. 16:19; 2 Tim. 4:19
v ver. 18, 26; Rom. 16:3; 1 Cor. 16:19; 2 Tim. 4:19
w ch. 11:28
x ch. 20:34; 1 Cor. 4:12; 9:15; 2 Cor. 11:7; 12:13; 1 Thess. 2:9; 2 Thess. 3:8
The Holy Bible: English Standard Version. (2016). (Ac 18:1–3). Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles.

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Open Doors

7/12/2018

A Kingdom Leader is keenly aware that God is placing him in the position to influence and affect events in the lives of others. Meetings and proceedings of daily life are not random but purposeful events. There are many activities that are directly encouraged and allowed by God the Father.

Has the Lord brought someone new into your life this week? Has he surfaced a prior relationship and connected you with someone you have not seen for many years? Do you recognize a role for you in the life of these people? Can you be the encouragement they need to step out in leadership? Are you positioned to be a catalyst in their mind, heart and soul? Is your ear open to hear from the Lord?

Samuel was willing to allow the Lord to uncover his ear and speak to him in secret. He was to perform a powerful function in the life of this future leader. God knew the exact time Saul would come because God would send him.

1 Samuel 9:15–16 (ESV)
15 Now the day before Saul came, sthe Lord had trevealed to Samuel: 16 “Tomorrow about this time I will send to you a man from the land of Benjamin, uand you shall anoint him to be prince3 over my people Israel. He shall save my people from the hand of the Philistines. vFor I have seen4 my people, because their cry has come to me.”

Very few leaders aspire to take the leadership reins in a church, community or organization. Stepping into that role will almost always cost you something. Most people are comfortable with their life and do not want to expose themselves to the examination, second guessing and ridicule of leadership. This is especially true in spiritual leadership. You struggle against powers that you can not see.

Allow God to uncover your ear today. Pass on His message!

Cathy and Danny Sartin
www.deeperstillmissions.com
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s ch. 15:1; [Acts 13:21]
t Ruth 4:4
u ch. 10:1
3 Or leader
v Ex. 2:25; 3:7, 9
4 Septuagint adds the affliction of
The Holy Bible: English Standard Version. (2016). (1 Sa 9:15–16). Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles.
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Encouragement

6/7/2018

A Kingdom Leader is an encouragement to others around them. They share positive thoughts, ideas and resources with their ministry team. They notice the needs of others and attempt to come alongside and help provide those needs.

A Kingdom Leader is not consumed with their agenda and goals. He carefully considers the feelings and needs of everyone on the ministry team. When someone is caught in the middle of sharp disagreements this leader comes privately and listens to the heart of each person.

Acts 4:36–37 (ESV)
36 Thus Joseph, who was also called by the apostles Barnabas (which means tson of encouragement), a Levite, a native of Cyprus, 37 sold a field that belonged to him and brought the money and ulaid it at the apostles’ feet.

The ministry of Barnabas was extraordinary among the Apostles. They gave him the name Barnabas because of his encouraging behavior and manners.

What would others say of you? Do you notice the needs of others and find ways to fulfill those needs? Find someone to encourage today!

Cathy and Danny Sartin
www.deeperstillmissions.com
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t [Mark 3:17]
u ver. 35
The Holy Bible: English Standard Version. (2016). (Ac 4:36–37). Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles.
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New Star!

3/8/2018

A Kingdom Leader is always preparing for his replacement. Before his eyes become dim and his vigor begins to slow down a strong leader has selected and prepared someone to assume his leadership.

Who is your protege? Have you spent time with that person? Is your relationship close and your communication open? Have you let that person know your desires for them? Are you teaching the skills they will need to assume your role? Are you allowing them the space to make mistakes and gracefully guide them through those difficult times?

Moses had prepared Joshua in advance. He recognized his deep faith and trust in God when they gave his report at Kadesh Barnea. Joshua and Caleb were confident in God's ability to defeat the giants of the promised land. Moses took note of those young leaders at a pivotal moment in the history of Israel.

Deuteronomy 34:9 (ESV)
9 And Joshua the son of Nun was full of nthe spirit of wisdom, for oMoses had laid his hands on him. So pthe people of Israel obeyed him and did as the Lord had commanded Moses.

Have you selected and laid hands on your replacement? Each difficult moment of leadership can reveal God's person for the future. Begin investing in the heart, mind and soul of your future replacement. We pray that you have eyes to see that person.

Cathy and Danny Sartin
www.deeperstillmissions.com
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n Ex. 28:3; Isa. 11:2
o Num. 27:18, 23
p Josh. 1:17
The Holy Bible: English Standard Version. (2016). (Dt 34:9). Wheaton: Standard Bible Society.

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Can Trust!

2/8/2018

A Kingdom Leader not only leads people to Christ but develops disciples around himself. Those associates can become like a true child in a common faith. Paul talked about Titus in that way. (Tim. 1:4, NASB). Titus became an intimate and trusted associate of Paul.

Who is your most trusted co-worker? Can you trust them with the most difficult situations? Can they represent you in a crisis? Do you smile when that co-worker comes in your presence? Do you love and develop them the same way you would your own child? Who could be developed to become that trusted co-worker?

Paul led Titus to become a trusted helper that he could pass on the most difficult situations. He gave Titus a very thorny problem to address in Corinth. Thus he became a key influence in protecting the young church from the Judaizing party. Who can be trusted to cover your back in tough circumstances?

2 Corinthians 7:6 (ESV)
6 But sGod, who comforts the downcast, tcomforted us by the coming of Titus,

Choose others to sharpen and prepare for difficult problems. Their help will give you much comfort and encouragement. They will be someone you can trust to catch you in a blind fall.

Maximize your mentoring relationships today. We are praying for you.

Cathy and Danny Sartin
www.deeperstillmissions.com
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s ch. 1:4
t ver. 13; [1 Thess. 3:6, 7]
The Holy Bible: English Standard Version. (2016). (2 Co 7:6). Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles.

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Delegation!

1/18/2018

A Kingdom Leader always invites the analysis and input of other leaders into their daily activity. They recognize that their own personality, strengths and weaknesses can slant their understanding. It can blind them to the selection of priorities and the necessity of collecting quality leaders around you.

Who has questioned your workload and schedule? Do you seek wisdom from others to help establish priorities amid non-stop activities? Are your strengths maximized by the activities that consume you? Are you selecting quality leaders with character that you can pass responsibilities too?

Jethro, the father-in-law of Moses, observed activities for a day in Exodus chapter eighteen. He could clearly see what Moses was missing. He could also see that Moses had put himself in a no win situation.

Exodus 18:18 (ESV)
18 You and the people with you will certainly wear yourselves out, for the thing is too heavy for you. cYou are not able to do it alone.

Seek and invite mentors into your life. They will have eyes, minds and experience that can make you more effective in your leadership. God has placed those mentors around you to help.

Cathy and Danny Sartin
www.deeperstillmissions.com
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c Num. 11:14, 17; Deut. 1:9, 12
The Holy Bible: English Standard Version. (2016). (Ex 18:18). Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles.Copyright © Danny Sartin. All Rights Reserved. Photos taken by Cathy and Danny Sartin in Africa.
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Pray for Purpose!

12/7/2017

A Kingdom Leader has a unique focus during their private prayer time. They seek the will of God and His purpose for their life. They ask the Father to clarify the decisions for today.

Do you consider prayer important only when you face a crisis? When do you feel the need for prayer? Jesus seemed to value prayer above sleep. He seemed to pray before the day’s activities began as it says in Psalms 5:3. He would pray and eagerly watch for God’s answer!

Jesus would pray in solitude and seek guidance from the Father. Is this a part of your daily activities? I have even heard people say in response to a request for prayer. . . has it come to that?

Mark 1:35 (NIV84)
Jesus Prays in a Solitary Place
35 Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed.

Do you understand your purpose today? Can you say no to good things to say yes to better things? Martha was doing good things. Jesus said Mary had chosen what was better! Prayer for God’s purpose can help you clarify those choices.

Let Jesus streamline your selections today! He can help simplify your cluttered calendar.

Cathy and Danny Sartin
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The Holy Bible: New International Version. (1984). (Mk 1:35). Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan.
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Trust?

11/2/2017

A leader is aware that deception comes carefully packaged as the truth. It will seem harmless at first, but it can become destructive to thinking and relationships. Adam and Eve fell in the garden to a wisely twisted question from Satan, did God say? They ate the fruit from the forbidden tree.

Do you believe the Word of God is completely trustworthy? Did you accept the premise that the Bible has several mistakes? Can you believe everything you hear about others. . . from others? Do you practice poise amid conflicting truths?

John 19:39 (ESV)
39 uNicodemus also, who earlier had come to Jesus5 by night, came vbringing a mixture of wmyrrh and aloes, about seventy-five pounds6 in weight.

The King James Version of the Bible will say one-hundred pounds. Which is correct? They both are correct. The KJV is directly translating the one-hundred pounds (Greek) which was the weight of a Roman pound. It was approximately 11.2 ounces. In standard weight today, it would be seven-five pounds.

As we move from innocence to experience we find a subtle shift in truth. What appeared harmless in the past has now become malicious and destructive. It will turn the massive heart of belief into a sinking wreck. The unsinkable becomes our own personal Titanic!

When you run upon difficulties in God’s Word take a deep breath and relax. Calm your heart to patiently seek the truth no matter how complicated the difficulty might be. Seek wisdom from someone who is well trained in the original languages of the Bible. A Kingdom Leader always has godly leaders around them who can conduct the search for truth together.

Jim Jones deceived many back in 1978. He wrote a book on the errors in the Bible. He convinced others to trust him instead. We pray that you are not fooled.

Cathy and Danny Sartin
www.deeperstillmissions.com
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u ch. 3:1, 2; 7:50
5 Greek him
v [Mark 16:1; Luke 24:1]
w Ps. 45:8; Prov. 7:17; Song 4:14
6 Greek one hundred litras; a litra (or Roman pound) was equal to about 11 1/2 ounces or 327 grams
The Holy Bible: English Standard Version. (2016). (Jn 19:39). Wheaton: Standard Bible Society.

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