Harvest Community Church
The Apostle Paul left Titus on the island of Crete to help put the church in order. While all of his instructions are relevant today, his guidelines regarding church elders in chapter 1 is especially applicable as we are entering a season of recognizing and installing new elders.
Truths about Biblical Elders:
1. Elders are appointed for a ______________________ in the church (5).
Biblical responsibilities of elders:
a. Lead by spiritual example (1 Peter 5:2-3)
b. Shepherd the flock (Acts 20:28-31; 1 Peter 5:1-3)
c. Oversee the life of the church (1 Timothy 3:1)
d. Teach the Word (1 timothy 3:2; Titus 1:9)
e. Refute those who contradict truth (Acts 20:29-31; Titus (1:9)
f. Pray for the sick (and anoint with oil, per guidelines of James 5:13-16)
2. The work of an elder (and the ministry of the church) requires ______________ (6-9)
Summary: __________________________________ (6)
· ______________ (6)
· Children ____________________ (6)
· ________________________ (7)
· _____________ under control (7)
· _____________ under control (7)
· _____________ under control (7)
· _____________ under control (7)
· ____________________ (8)
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· ____________ (8)
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· Able to _______________ (9)