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Character and integrity are vital to gaining the support and respect of others (and leading them well). In Judges 4, we find a fair, uncompromising, truthful, and faithful leader: Deborah. While everyone did what was right in their own eyes, she stood out as a judge and prophetess, committed to the word God spoke to her. Let’s pray for and pursue that kind of integrity.

Hubris, narcissism, and abundant self-confidence seem to describe the leaders of today. Contrast that to the leadership God desires anchored in humility. But how do you get that kind of humility? We look to the story of Moses as a model: He meets God face to face, allows God to shape his identity, and uses that right-view of himself and God to lead with humility.

Pursuing peace is not easy—it takes courage and action, often requiring steadfastness and conviction in the face of opposition. In 1 Samuel 25, we discover the story of Abigail, who risked her own life, spoke truth, and acted with courageous peace. Discover the difference between being a peacemaker (instead of a peacekeeper) and pray for that over our leadership!

Power can change you…sometimes for the worse, but Jesus demonstrated a different style of leadership: Servant leadership. This requires putting the needs of others ahead of your own and sacrificing your desires for the good of others. In 1 Kings 19, we find Elisha model the life of a servant leader. What would it look like if more people led like this? We think the world would change!

Our kids and students are asking hard questions about God, faith, life, and culture—and are often turning to the internet or their friends for answers. As the church, how can we be a safe space for questions and point to God’s wisdom for answers? Questions Our Kids Are Asking will help us do just that!

Election seasons are tense and have the potential to divide us, yet we are called to demonstrate love that shows no partiality. Not only that, we see a biblical call to pray for our elected officials (which can feel like a challenge at times). So what would you pray? The Bible shows us the character traits required for effective leadership that we can pray for our leaders and our own lives!

God loves everyone…and so should we! When you experience the love of Jesus, you begin to see His heart for all people, the vulnerable, and even your enemies. During these three weeks, we’ll explore God’s heart for compassion and justice and see how we can play a part right where we are. You’ll also get the chance to assemble Hope Packs and send a gift to every incarcerated person in Illinois!