Calvary Church
Leadership in God's Local Church
Main Idea: In this teaching, we want to discover the responsibilities, duties, and qualifications of God’s leaders in His Church Local.
Locations & Times
Calvary Church
4700 53rd St, Moline, IL 61265, USA
Sunday 8:30 AM
Sunday 10:30 AM
Eldership in the New Testament
The Greek word for Elder is episkopous which means literally OVERSEER and is sometimes translated BISHOP. It’s plain to see that the elders are entrusted with the task of spiritual oversight.
It becomes obvious that for Paul the term overseer is synonymous with SHEPHERD since the congregation is pictured as a flock.
This gives a clear foundation for our use of the term PASTOR and/or Pastoral Staff since pastor means shepherd.
In addition, the responsibility of the pastor/elder/overseer is to FEED the Church. Jesus said to Peter, “Feed my sheep,” John 21:17.
In context, the food is the MESSAGE of God’s grace that is able to build us UP, Acts 20:32, or all that God wants us to know, Acts 20:27.
This gives a clear foundation for our use of the term PASTOR and/or Pastoral Staff since pastor means shepherd.
In addition, the responsibility of the pastor/elder/overseer is to FEED the Church. Jesus said to Peter, “Feed my sheep,” John 21:17.
In context, the food is the MESSAGE of God’s grace that is able to build us UP, Acts 20:32, or all that God wants us to know, Acts 20:27.
The Duties of an Elder
1. PEACEMAKERS
2. Prayer WARRIORS
3. TEACHERS or Apt to Teach
4. Leaders by EXAMPLE and
5. Decision MAKERS
1. PEACEMAKERS
2. Prayer WARRIORS
3. TEACHERS or Apt to Teach
4. Leaders by EXAMPLE and
5. Decision MAKERS
Talk About It
Discussion Questions:
1. Can you think of a leader in God’s Local Church that has ministered to you specifically? Share with the group if possible.
2. How could a leader potentially hurt you in God’s Local Church? What should you do about it? What should you not do?
3. How can understanding leadership in God’s Church according to the Bible help you in practical ways?
Next Step:
What questions might you have regarding leadership in God’s Local Church? Could you email those questions to calvaryqc@calvaryqc.org?
1. Can you think of a leader in God’s Local Church that has ministered to you specifically? Share with the group if possible.
2. How could a leader potentially hurt you in God’s Local Church? What should you do about it? What should you not do?
3. How can understanding leadership in God’s Church according to the Bible help you in practical ways?
Next Step:
What questions might you have regarding leadership in God’s Local Church? Could you email those questions to calvaryqc@calvaryqc.org?