Godly Role Models: Nehemiah - 5 Marks of Godly Leadership | Men's Breakfast | Pastor Kellen Allen

Main message: Godly leadership, as exemplified by Nehemiah, begins with dependent prayer and humility before God and is carried out by trusting God's timing and sovereignty while planning wisely, persevering through opposition, and working hard for God's glory.

Key points:

• Pray first: get on your knees, confess sin, and bring God’s promises back to Him rather than running ahead with your own plans.
• Pray for changed hearts and wait patiently—Nehemiah fasted and prayed for months before God moved.
• Trust completely in God’s sovereignty and that He is working in ways you cannot see.
• Expect opposition when you do God’s work; give the conflict to God and persist without returning evil for evil.
• Work hard: faithful effort builds reputation, opens doors for evangelism, and enables others to follow your leadership.

Scriptures mentioned: Nehemiah 1:6–11, Nehemiah 2:1, Nehemiah 2:11, Nehemiah 3, Nehemiah 4–5, 1 Peter 3:7, James 1, 1 John 5:14, Ephesians 3:20, Romans 12:21, Matthew 5:16