PPT-ELDERS AND THE CHURCH

The Purpose of the Church Edification of the body in love Eph 41516 Spiritual maturity of all members v1314 Godly behavior of all members T itus 21113 Good deeds by all members to others . . (Acts 20:28) . "Therefore take heed to yourselves and to all the flock, . among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. , to shepherd the church of God which He purchased with His own blood.. Session 1: Do We Really Need Elders?. Without Leadership The People Are Confused!!. Terms/Definitions. Elders, Pastors, Bishops = same function. Presbyter. = elder. Poimenas. = shepherd, pastor. Episkopos. Session 3: Shepherding in a Post Christian World. Issues Facing Elders Today. Father Wounds. Evangelism. Church Growth. Dysfunctional . Marriages. Social Justice. Abuse. Addictions. Faith Development. Sinapi. . Seed . Church. Family Message, . 07/25/2010. 1 Ti 5:1-2, NLT. 1. . Never speak harshly to an older man, but appeal to him respectfully as you would to your own father. Talk to younger men as you would to your own brothers. . SESSION ONE: Pastoral leadership. What is a “pastor”?. Ephesians 4.11 – they are one of the offices God has given to the CHURCH to equip saints to do the works of ministry and to build the body of Christ. L. iving. . Creatures. Christian . Hjortland. The 24 Elders. Revelation 4. White raiment – John 20:11, 12, Acts 1:10). Job 38:4-7. . Stars (Rev 12:3-5, 9). Job 1:6-7, 2:1. “The Scriptures declare that upon one occasion, when . Qualifications For Elders. First Timothy 3:1-7. Titus 1:6-9. This lesson will continue a study . of the qualifications which have to do with a man’s character.. 1. . Not Covetous, Not Greedy For Money. church of Christ. Sunday Mornings @ 10 AM. Lesson 1 - The Church: Its Significance. Lesson 2 - The Church: Its Usage. . Lesson 3 - The Church: Its Sound Speech. . Lesson 4 - The Church: Its Establishment, . 241. Dr. Rick . Griffith • . Singapore Bible . College • BibleStudyDownloads.org. Key Word. Conduct. Titus. 241. Key Verse. “This is a trustworthy saying. And I want you to stress these things, so that those who have trusted in God may be careful to devote themselves to doing what is good. These things are excellent and profitable for everyone” (Titus 3:8).. 1 Timothy . 3:1 . “. This . is. a faithful saying: If a man desires the position of a bishop, he desires a good . work.”. The Work Of Elders. 1 Timothy . 3:1 . “. This . is. a faithful saying: If a man desires the position of a bishop, he desires a . And Their Qualifications. 1.. How is a congregation to know if a man desires the office of an elder?. Talk to him!. Talk to him!. Ask him!. Talk to him!. Ask him!. Encourage him!. 2.. Can a Christian introduce his own considerations in the selection and if so, how can we know they are appropriate?. . of Elders in the URC. Aim of the Elder’s Meeting. “......... shall exercise oversight of the spiritual life of the church. .”. The Role of the Elders Meeting in the URC. Foster concern in the congregation for witness, service, evangelism, education, ecumenical action. 3:2. Qualities vs Qualifications. What’s the difference?. Quality seems to be the essence of the person. “characteristic element” – Webster. Qualification seems to be the skill or ability. “skill; ability; that which fits one for the job”. Exo 3:16 Go, and gather the elders of Israel together, and say unto them, The LORD God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, of Isaac, and of Jacob, appeared unto me, saying, I have surely visited you, and .