1 Timothy 3:1-16 - Leaders: Organised for God’s Mission

1 Timothy 3:1-16 - Leaders: Organised for God’s MissionSeries: Dangerous Church - 1 Timothy Preacher: Simon LawrensonSunday MorningDate: 21st October 2025Passage: 1 Timothy 3:1-16-------------------The church doesn’t exist to maintain structures — it exists to fulfil God’s mission. In this message, we explore how Paul’s instructions about overseers and deacons in 1 Timothy 3 aren’t just a checklist of leadership qualities, but a blueprint for how the church can be organised to carry the gospel into the world.We’ll see that:Overseers (elders and pastors) provide spiritual direction and safeguard the mission.Deacons create systems and service that make mission possible.And together, the church becomes “the pillar and foundation of the truth,” holding up the good news of Jesus to a watching world.Join us as we discover that healthy leadership isn’t about power or hierarchy — it’s about creating a gospel-shaped culture where every person and every ministry helps the church fulfil God’s mission.For more bible resources please visit www.calvarysoton.co.uk