to your home church! Gods Plan for Church Leadership 1 Tim. 3:1 / 1 - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

▶

Apr 03, 2024 5 likes •106 views

Welcome to your home church! Gods Plan for Church Leadership 1 Tim. 3:1 / 1 Pet. 5:1-5 I. Elders: Gods Plan for Leading the Church. A. Four Case Studies Spurgeon: To compromise on leadership is the most suicidal act a church can

SLIDE 1

Welcome to your home church!

SLIDE 2

God’s Plan for Church Leadership

1 Tim. 3:1 / 1 Pet. 5:1-5

SLIDE 3

I. Elders: God’s Plan for Leading the Church.
A. Four Case Studies

SLIDE 4

SLIDE 5

Spurgeon: ”To compromise on leadership is the most suicidal act a church can commit.” Deets: “Failure to select biblically qualified men will result in debilitating consequences that will eventually embed themselves in the DNA of the church.”

SLIDE 6

B. Inaccurate Assumptions

> “He’s been a faithful church member.” > “He’s a successful businessman and generous donor.” > “He leads community organizations.”

SLIDE 7

II. Three Terms; Same Office.
A. Elder

> Cares for the flock (Jam. 5:14) > Oversees the flock (Titus 1:7) > Protects the flock (Titus 1:9) > Equips the flock (Eph. 4:11-12)

SLIDE 8

B. Overseer

(Phil. 1:1; Titus 1:5,7; 1 Tim. 3:1-2; 1 Pet. 5:2a) Gives leadership and management to the church

C. Pastor

“Shepherd”

SLIDE 9

All elders, paid or volunteer, are pastors, shepherds, and overseers of the church.

SLIDE 10