Ecclesiology: Church Leaders and Offices
Chris Hefner
Two Offices:
Pastor/Elder/Overseer
Deacon
What does the Bible say about these offices?
1 Timothy 3:1-13
What to look for in Pastors/Elders/Overseers?
Calling
Character
Competency
Chemistry
What to look for in Deacons?
Character
Conscience
Competency
Confidence
What to pursue in church leadership and what to notice in selecting, electing, and establishing leaders?
Servant-leaders should be Christ-like; that is humble and growing to look and act more like Jesus
Servant-leaders should be other-oriented rather than self-oriented
Servant-leaders should already be doing the ministry even without the title
Theological Takeaway: Church leaders are responsible for guiding church polity in order to shepherd members effectively leading believers to follow Jesus in character and practice
Worship Takeaway: Churches worship best when leaders model worship attendance and participation in worship
Evangelistic Takeaway: Churches with Christ-like, servant leaders are more apt to be healthy in function and disciple-making in mission leading to more consistent and effective evangelism
Relational Takeaway: Church leaders should be among and know the members
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