Titus 1: 5-9
1. Eldership in the New Testament
A. Old Testament/Ancient World Background
B. Elder = Pastor/Shepherd = Overseer
(Acts 20:17, 28; 1 Peter 5:1-5; Philippians 1:1)
C. Elder is usually Plural
D. Doesn’t remove congregational engagement
E. Focus on Character/Function; Few details about actual arrangement and governance
F. Under Christ
2. Eldership in Titus 1:5-9
A. Reflection of Christ/Life Transformed by Gospel
B. Reputation in the Community
C. Example for the Church to Follow
D. Explanation of Characteristics
3. Eldership in the 21st Century
Corporate Response
1. Wise, Orderly, and Humble Church Governance
2. Servant Leadership / Shared Leadership
3. Congregational Engagement
4. Church that Proclaims and Displays Jesus!
Personal Response
1. Do I confess Jesus as Lord and Savior?
2. Have I placed myself in community with other believers and under servant leadership?
3. Do my actions and reputation display Jesus to the world around me? If not, I need to…
-Address Response #1
-Address Response #2
-Repent and Pursue Holiness in a Fresh Way