Oct 30, 2025 2 min read leadership essentials

Leadership Essentials: Shaping

Accountability Cards for Men and Women

TAMING TEMPTATION

What are some primary areas where Christian leaders encounter temptation? Sex, money, power?
What biblical characters come to mind that fell to these temptations?
- David: sex with Bathsheba.
- Solomon with so many wives.
- Sampson and Saul: power.
- Rich young ruler: money.
Who are some contemporary leaders who have fallen in these areas?
Which temptations are you most vulnerable to?
What are you doing about it?

CONQUERING CRITICISM

What are some areas Jesus and his followers encountered criticism? Hanging out with sinners, questionable birth, in league with Satan, lack of proper authority,
What are some areas that you have encountered criticism? How did you respond? Share your story.
How does God sometimes use criticism and conflict to shape and strengthen us? Give some examples from your life.

DEFEATING DISCOURAGEMENT

List some things you think could have been Jesus’s greatest challenges.
In your efforts at making disciples, what have been some of your challenges?
How have you handled them?
What are some things that have helped you when experiencing discouragement?
What Scripture passages have you found helpful? (Galatians 6:9, Matthew 28:20, Hebrews 12:1-2)

MEN’S ACCOUNTABILITY CARDS

Have you spent daily time in the Scripture and in prayer?
Have you had any flirtatious, or lustful attitudes, tempting thoughts, or exposed yourself to any explicit materials which would not glorify God?
Have you been completely above reproach in your financial dealings with God and man?
Have you spent quality relationship time with family and friends?
Have you shared the gospel with an unbeliever this week?
Have you told any half truths or outright lives, putting yourself in a better light to those around you?
Have you allowed any unwholesome talk, slander, gossip or harsh words from your lips?
Have you taken care of your body through physical exercise and proper eating/sleeping habits?
Have you allowed any person or circumstance to rob you of your joy?
Have you lied in any of your answers today?

WOMEN’S HEART TO HEART QUESTIONS

Have you spent daily time in Bible study and in prayer?
If married, have you spent time with your husband building your marriage relationship?
If a mother, have you spent time with your children demonstrating God’s love and enhancing their relationship with Him?
Have you taken time to care for yourself and to be with friends?
Have you been keeping your household in order? (meals, laundry, cleaning)
Have you allowed any unwholesome talk, slander, gossip or harsh words from your lips?
Have you taken care of your body through physical exercise and proper eating/sleeping habits?
Has God brought to your attention any unconfessed sin? If so, are you willing to confess it and be accountable to change?
Have you shared your faith with someone this week?
Have you allowed any person or circumstance to rob you of your joy?

Leadership Essentials: Character