PPT-Qualities of Elders

Titus 18 Self Controlled EGKRATES self controlled disciplined in control of your strength and of yourself Used in 1 Cor 79 with the idea of containing yourself What kind of trials and temptations face an elder and why would it be important for him to control himself. . (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.. Do not entertain an accusation against an elder unless it is brought by two or three witnesses. Those who sin are to be rebuked publicly, so that the others may take warning. I charge you, in the sight of God and Christ Jesus and the elect angels, to keep these instructions without partiality, and to do nothing out of favoritism.. 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. . The Purpose of the Church. Edification . of the body in love . Eph. 4:15-16. Spiritual maturity . of all members . v.13-14. Godly behavior . of all members . T. itus 2:11-13. Good deeds . by all members to others . Work through the COT . Discuss the board chair responsibilities that are unique to your school’s culture and needs. Include HOS input. Be open-minded but focus on those with the key qualities and chemistry with the HOS. 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”. Part 2. “Elders Responsibilities and our Responsibility to the Elders. ”. WE MUST DO THIS SCRIPTURALLY. Paul preached in the synagogues. Going first to the Jews, . Then to the Gentiles . .. .. All things are to be done by the authority of Christ (Col. 3:17).. All things are to be done without . partiality. . (. 1 Tim. 5:21). . All things must be done to the . glory of God. . (. 1 Cor. 10:31). . PLUTO. WICKED WITCH. SUPERMAN. BATMAN. CHARLIE BROWN. PAPA SMURF. QUALITIES OF PEOPLE VOCABULARY. . GOOD BAD. RICH POOR. YOUNG OLD. STRONG WEAK. FAST SLOW. HAPPY SAD. HUMBLE EGOTISTICAL. List some rights of individuals. C. C. P. E. C. 1. Give three reasons why it is important to maintain an individual’s rights. (how will they feel?) . 2. Explain what might happen in an individual’s rights were not met..