Church Leadership

OPEN hand / CLOSED hand Two types of church leaders in the New Testament: 1) DEACONS one who serves 2) ELDERS - lead the church with a servant attitude 1 Timothy 5:17; Hebrews 13:17; 1 Peter 5:1-3 - equip the saints by teaching the Scriptures Ephesians 4:11-12; 1 Timothy 4:4-16; 2 Timothy. 4:2-4 - protect the church from false doctrine Acts 20:17, 28-30; 1 Timothy 1:3-4; 6:20-21; 2 Timothy 4:1-5; Titus 1:10-16 - preserve the unity of the Body 2 Timothy 2:14-18, 23-26; Titus 3:9-11 Qualifications: 1 Timothy 3:1-13 Titus 1:5-9 - a good reputation - self-control - godly values - a spiritually healthy home - a proven, mature faith - a teachable spirit **The New Covenant brought new attitudes and customs concerning the intrinsic value and beneficial involvement of all ethnicities, socio-economic levels, and specifically women. We believe that when the Bible is interpreted comprehensively, it teaches the full equality of men and women in status, giftedness, and opportunity for ministry. Galatians 3:26-28 Would you qualify for a position of leadership in the church? Why or why not? Are you willing to follow Christ and show others the way? If not, what needs to change? Let's choose to follow Christ, and be people worth following! ________________________________ 1 Timothy 5:17 The elders who direct the affairs of the church well are worthy of double honor, especially those whose work is preaching and teaching.