Leaders Solve Problems

Acts 6:1-7 (NKJV)
¹ Now in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplying, there arose a complaint against the Hebrews by the Hellenists, because their widows were neglected in the daily distribution.
² Then the twelve summoned the multitude of the disciples and said, “It is not desirable that we should leave the word of God and serve tables.
³ Therefore, brethren, seek out from among you seven men of good reputation, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business;
⁴ but we will give ourselves continually to prayer and to the ministry of the word.”
⁵ And the saying pleased the whole multitude. And they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit, and Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas, a proselyte from Antioch,
⁶ whom they set before the apostles; and when they had prayed, they laid hands on them.
⁷ Then the word of God spread, and the number of the disciples multiplied greatly in Jerusalem, and a great many of the priests were obedient to the faith.

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Introduction

A Biblical / Christian Leader is:

• Called by God to lead, and
• Possess virtuous character and
• Motivates and directs others to fulfill God’s vision.
  (George Barna)

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Three things known about a problem:

1. Problems can come in the middle of good things happening.
2. Having problems does not always mean that you are out of God’s will.
3. Every problem has a solution.

“We serve a real God.” – Pastor Billy Johnson

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HOW DO LEADERS SOLVE PROBLEMS?

• Recognize The Real Problem – vs. 1 & 4
  The presenting problem is not necessarily the real problem.

  “We don’t know how to handle different.” – Pastor Billy Johnson

  We must be prepared for “different.”
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• Review The Problem – vs. 2-3
  Must go over the problem to understand and fix it.
  Must take emotion out of fixing the problem
  I FEEL (emotion)
  I THINK (reason)
  I BELIEVE (faith)

  Are you part of the problem?

  “Everything you know how to do, does not mean that you are to go do it.” – Pastor Billy Johnson

  Ask what must be cultivated.
  Ask what must be delegated.
  Ask what must be eliminated.

  The secret of concentration is elimination.
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• Recruit The Right Kind of Help With The Problem– V. 3-5
  Look for people who have a good reputation.
  Look for people who are full of the Holy Spirit
  Look for people full of wisdom.
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• Release The People To Work On The Problem – v. 6
  Release the people publicly

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Solve the problem!