The Leader as Steward
Church leaders can be described as stewards of the mystery of God and his church. How does this description help leaders in their ministry?
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In this episode, Adrian Reynolds (Associate National Director) is joined by Colin Smith (Founder and Teaching Pastor of Open the Bible) to discuss the parable of the faithful manager in Luke 12:42-48.
This episode was recorded at the 2026 European Leadership Forum where Colin preached from this passage. In this episode, he helps to unpack a little more of the parable and see how it applies - in both its warnings and encouragements - to leaders serving in our churches.
00:00 - Introducing Colin Smith
03:48 - Church leaders are stewards
07:29 - The parable of the faithful steward
11:03 - The temptation to be harsh
13:43 - The temptation to self-indulgence
17:00 - Stewarding your time
21:16 - Serving food at the proper time
23:49 - Stewarding in the light of the Lord's return
26:43 - Advice for faithful stewards
Show notes
- Open the Bible (openthebible.org.uk)
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Podcast music: Drifting by Future Infinite.
