At our discussion meeting a few weeks ago, several topics were discussed
concerning the future of our church. Of those topics, it was decided that the
first issue the church should address would be church leadership. Later this
summer, we will meet together to discuss and seek God’s plan for us
concerning church leadership.
Before we meet, please seek God’s direction through study of the scripture
and through prayer. Below are several scriptures that have been submitted
by members of the church that discuss God’s plan for church leadership so
we can all prepare for this meeting.
If you have any other scriptures, Christian commentaries, or other resources
that you believe can help us understand God’s plans for church leadership,
please give those to Ryan to be added to this list.
Acts Chapter 20
Titus 1:4-16
James 5:14-15
1 Peter 5:1-4
1 Timothy 3:1-7
Eph 4:11-13
1 Timothy 5: 17-20
Ephesians 1:20-23
Hebrews 13:17
Philippians 1:1
Numbers 16
Luke 22:24-27
Matt 21:23, Mark 14:53, Luke 22:66 - how the office of elder was
understood by the apostles.
1 Timothy 3:8-12 - NIV, CSB, & RSV translate v. 11 differently.
Acts 1:13-17, 20-26
A. Geek word "episkope" -position of leadership
1. 1 Timothy 3:1-13
2. Acts 20:28 (also Greek word "poimaino" -shepherd)
B. Greek word "presbyteros" - more indicative of age than leadership but could be both
1. 1 Timothy 5:17-18
2. Titus 1:5
3. Acts 20:17
4. 1 Peter 5:1-7 (also Greek word 'poimaino" -shepherd)