SFL exam LTCi siliguri - october 2013

1. SFL: End Semester Exam (601)
Spiritual Formation & Leadership:
Mid Semester Exam (601)
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Thursday 31st October 2013, 0900-1200
Use only the space given for each answer.
This exam is looking for clear, concise answers
DO NOT WRITE OUTSIDE THE SPACE GIVEN.
Use lists and bullet points where appropriate.
You may use your Bible in this exam.
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Section 1 - 30 Marks
Important: Select ONLY 3 of the 5 questions to answer:
1. “Criticism is one of Satan's favourite weapons to try to get effective Christian
leaders to quit” A friend of yours, who has just become a pastor of a small Baptist
church, phones you and describes some of the harsh criticism they are facing. How
would you advise him to think and respond?(10 marks)
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2. Self control is described as one of the fruit of the Holy Spirit (Gal 5:23).
2a What are the major areas in society today where a leaders self control is challenged? 2b.Why is self control important in the life of a leader? (5x2=10 marks)
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3.Why is it important for a Christian leader to be have a good character. Use Biblical
examples and references to support your answer (10 marks)
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4. Using your Bible describe what you believe to be the essential qualities that
should be shown by a leader. (10 marks)
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5. “Brothers, do not be children in your thinking. Be infants in evil, but in your thinking be mature.” [1 Corinthians 14:20 ESV]. Who do you think of as “great thinkers”
in the Bible? Select two examples and justify your answer (2x5=10 marks)
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Section 2 - 33 marks
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The following questions all involve you recalling what was taught during the
class sessions. (All the answers to these questions are found in the presentations shown in class which were posted online).
1. How might we recognise potential leaders? List five ways.(5x2=10 marks)
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2. A leader should be tactful and appropriate in the way they speak. Give two
Bible references which prove this point. (2 marks)
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3. A major theme in regard to biblical leadership is that of seeing a leader as
a servant. Give three examples of leaders who acted as servants (2marks)
along with an appropriate biblical reference (1 mark) to justify this idea.
(3x3=9 marks)
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4. God has a specific preparation process for every leader. Outline four aspects of this process in the life of Joseph (2 marks each) with a biblical reference for each (1 mark each). One example is shown below, complete four
more in the space provided (3x4=12 marks)
1. Had a series of prophetic dreams about Israel’s future - Genesis 37:1-11
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