Teamwork, Unity, and Leadership Elders were ordained by the apostles. Elders were instructed and directed at times by the apostles, and elders worked in a supportive role to the God-appointed leaders. The eldership is definitely a local church ruling body. It operates, however, under the direction of the senior minister, who must himself be one …
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Doctrine and Direction What is doctrine? The basic meaning is teaching. Specifically, the teaching of Biblical truth, ethics, morality, but really the entirety of Scripture. Doctrine ranges from simple and general to complicated and specific. This responsibility is not just to be the watchdogs, but also to be those who contribute thought, ideas, and wisdom …
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Church Discipline As in the natural family, so in the spiritual family. Discipline is needed for the following reasons: Two Primary Purposes for Discipline Discussion about the two purposes. What offences (infringements) require Church discipline? Administration of Discipline Principles of disciplinary judgement Steps in discipline Key passage: Matthew 18:15-20
Qualifications and Functions New Testament eldership In the overall framework of Church leadership, the governmental ministries operate within the context of church eldership. In the New Testament, church government is entrusted to the eldership, which includes the five-fold governmental ministries of Ephesians 4:11-12. Governmental ministries operate within the support, strengthening and accountability of the eldership. …
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Unity and teamwork. First among equals. The argument for a plural, co-equal leadership as the highest authority in the local church does not stand up to the test of careful scriptural examination. Elders were ordained by the apostles. Elders were instructed and directed at times by the apostles, and elders worked in a supportive role …
The Necessity of Discipline As in the natural family, so in the spiritual family. Discipline is needed for the following reasons: The Twofold Purpose of Discipline There are two main aspects of discipline seen in Scripture, these being as follows. God will judge, punish and chastise in order to bring a restoration of fellowship with …
Doctrine and Direction What is doctrine? The basic meaning is teaching. Specifically, the teaching of Biblical truth, ethics, morality, but really the entirety of Scripture. Doctrine ranges from simple and general to complicated and specific. What would be a good example of basic and simple doctrine? General and simple would be something like, we know …
A. God uses teams to carry out His purposes. (2 Timothy 2:2) B. Teams are more effective than going alone. The 5-Fold Ministry Team (gifts) can be presented in an illustration using a hand. When it is not possible to have all 5 Ministry Gifts represented in your team, a church planter must be sure …
A. Spiritual warfare will take place. (Ephesians 6:12) B. Identify the location or multiple locations of outreach. (Luke 10:8) C. Look for places of great need. D. First go and reach out to the unreached. (Romans 15:20) E. From here and unto the ends of the earth. (Acts 1:8) F. Fast and prayer walk the …
A. Location of meeting. B. Consistent meeting is important. (Hebrews 10:23-25)