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Acts 1:14 - Qualities of Leaders/Relationships between leaders - "one accord, devoted to prayer" (probably the fact that they were in "one accord" has a lot to do with their constant prayerful submission to Christ.   What does this say about the ratio of "business style" meetings to "prayer meetings" involved in Christ centered leadership??

 Acts 1:15 - Peter arises as the "first among equals".  There is a sense that while all the disciples share the same charge for leadership he becomes the "spokesman" by merit of his giftedness.  The leadership doesn't become hierarchical but there is a sense that his natural leadership gifts become respected and utilized by the group (as I would imagine the gifts of others were also utilized.)  There is mutual submission based on giftedness.

Acts 1:16 - Peter's role as leader involves the interpretation and enacting of scripture.

Acts 1:24 - the casting of lots for choosing the new leader highlights two things:  1) That they are committed to enacting/fulfilling scripture just for the sake of pure obediance. 2) That they have a profound trust in the Holy Spirit as the "lots" is a supernatural method of decision making.  They are avoiding making a "human decision".

QUESTIONS:  How do we lead in a way that is more supernaturally centered where we have to rely on the intervention of God for decisions.

CONVICTION:  Prayerlessness.  How do we learn to listen better to Christ.  Being more "stewards" and less "CEO's"?