Jethro: How to Become a Leader

About this sermon

Jethro was the father-in-law of Moses. But he was also the one responsible for Moses’s success as a leader over the people of God. Jethro provides five ways for leaders to thrive. Whether you lead a family, a small group, a large organization, or a fast-paced business, these five practices are imperative. I. Change Your Approach (vv. 13-18) II. Instruct the People (vv. 19-20) III. Build a Team (v. 21) IV. Trust the Team (vv. 22-23) V. Take Good Advice (v. 24) Talk with God: Meditate on Matthew 19:30 as you ask the Lord to strengthen you in each of these five areas. Talk with others: As a Connect Group, discuss how you can apply these practices to your daily life. Talk with kids: How did David respond to God’s forgiveness?

Source: Skip Heitzig