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House Rule #3: Embrace BIBLICAL Church leadership
Church leadership is DESIGNED by God.
Church leadership is INTENDED for God’s glory
Church leadership DEPENDS on the Gospel
Titus 1:5-9 CSB
1 Timothy 3:1-7 CSB
Acts 20:28-31 CSB
Elder Responsibilities:
Elders lead under the AUTHORITY of Christ
Elders care for the BODY of Christ
1 Peter 5:2 CSB
Acts 20:32 CSB
Elders teach the WORD of Christ
1 Peter 1:25 CSB
Elders model the IMAGE of Christ
Questions to consider when nominating someone as elder:
In his personal life:
Is he self-controlled?
Is he wise?
Is he peaceable?
Is he gentle?
Is he a sacrificial giver?
Is he humble?
Is he patient?
Is he honest?
Is he disciplined?
In his family life:
Is he the elder in his home?
If single, is he self-controlled?
If married, is he completely committed to his wife?
If children, do they honor him?
In his social/business life:
Is he kind?
Is he hospitable?
Is he a friend of strangers?
Does he show favoritism?
Does he have a blameless reputation?
In his spiritual life:
Is he making disciples (of all nations)?
Does he love the Word?
Is he a man of prayer?
Is he holy?
Is he gracious?