EPISODE 0151 | Jethro: Godly Counsel & Wise Leadership
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Leadership isn’t about perfection—it’s about posture. In this week’s episode, Pastor Stephen walks through Exodus 18, revealing how Moses' weariness opened the door to one of the most important leadership lessons in Scripture. From Jethro’s timely wisdom to the establishment of a new structure, we learn how God uses both surrender and strategy to shape strong leaders and healthy communities. Pastor Stephen also draws powerful parallels to the early church in Acts 6 and shares what it means to be “F.A.T.”—faithful, available, and teachable. Whether you're leading a church, a team, or just your family, this message will challenge and encourage you to lead like Jesus.
Main Topics Covered: ✔️ Moses’ leadership fatigue and Jethro’s timely advice
✔️ The “F.A.T.” principle – Faithful, Available, Teachable
✔️ How gratitude and hunger position us to receive from God
✔️ Shared leadership in Exodus and Acts
✔️ Why structure, surrender, and wise counsel matter for the Church
Key Scriptures: 📖 Exodus 18 – Moses, Jethro, and the delegation of leadership
📖 Acts 6 – The early Church shares the burden
📖 Psalm 103:2 – “May I never forget the good things He has done for me.”
📖 Galatians 6:5 – “Each should carry their own load.”
📖 Luke 16:10 – “Whoever is faithful with little will be faithful with much.”
Key Takeaways: 🔹 God prepares the leader before He prepares the people.
🔹 Healthy leadership begins with humility and teachability.
🔹 Delegation is not weakness—it’s God’s design for growth.
🔹 The right posture ("Here I am" – Hineni) opens the door to purpose.
🔹 Your faithfulness in small things will lead to greater impact.
🎧 Tune in now to learn how God's model for leadership transforms lives and builds the Church.
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