Feeling deeply humbled after this request

[DawnInVirginia]

Three weeks ago, I was approached by my group leader at the weekly (internationally known) Bible study I attend each week. She asked me if I would consider and pray about becoming a group leader next week. If so, she would like to suggest my name as being one of the new group leaders next year.

I literally was stunned by this, and asked her to repeat herself. I have NEVER seen myself as a leader/teacher/facilitator - ever. By nature, I'm an introvert, until I get to know a group, them I'm comfortable and chatty. She said this was something she noticed, but felt I had "a warm, kindness and thirst for the Gospel" that made me the ideal group leader. I'm deeply humbled and honored by this.

When I pointed out there are lots of ladies in the groups who are better scholars than myself, she said the job is more facilitation, than teaching as we use workbooks and our Bible. The leaders job is to make people comfortable in the group so they participate, keep the class moving along, diplomatically step in when there are disagreements, and to be a loving sister to all in the group.

After much prayer for the past two weeks, and still feeling unworthy of this leadership position, I saw a bumper sticker (of all things!) that read, "God doesn't call the equipped, God equips the called." Well, ok...I hope so, because this is the second time in three years I've been asked to lead or teach a Bible study.

I told the leader I would consider it, and would no way feel offended if the leadership council didn't feel I was qualified; I love this organization and do not want to hinder it's growth. She told me when she mentioned my name, the council was eager to have be part of the group. Tuesday I will have a formal meeting with the council and see how things go.

Yet, I have my doubts about my abilities. Has anyone else been in this situation? How do you get past the doubt? I've mentioned this and my feelings to a few trusted friends, and they have waved it off saying, I'm "a natural leader; warm, engaging, persuasive." I'm not seeing it.

Thanks for your input.

 

[tturt]

What did you decide? Hope you decided to pursue it. How was the meeting?

 

[Pamelav]

You will only be going along with the workbook she said? It is not a big deal, imo.
We have taken turns in our women's group being the 'leader.' I kind of like it, lol. Not sure about doing that everytime tho. Maybe you will even find out you don't like it.

 

[SimplyDawn]

What did you decide? Hope you decided to pursue it. How was the meeting?

A few days after I posted this question, I saw sitting at a stop light thinking about this offer and if I was qualified to do it. Then, I happened to look at the bumper sticker on a car one lane over, ahead of me. It read, "God doesn't call the equipped, He equips the called." There you go - God placed it on there hearts to ask me, after prayerful time and honestly searching my heart, the answer was right there. Thursday they are having a new leaders luncheon, where I will receive the leaders book, and workbook for next fall, then schedule training for the position.

I love this Bible study and the way it has grown over the past 40 years; deeply honored to be given a chance to help it grow and touch the lives of other women.

 

[tturt]

That's great.