The need for knowing God’s word

2016-11-25 Jon Galloway

“This is why I left you in Crete, so that you might put what remained into order, and appoint elders in every town as I directed you…” (Titus 1:5 ESV)

The need for good leadership in congregations is necessary. Despite the trendy and progressive ideas that we often see around us, the leadership of God’s people is to rest in men – those who are “above reproach, the husband of one wife, and his children are believers” (Titus 1:6). Continue reading “The need for knowing God’s word”

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Leaders must be among the people

2016-11-152016-11-14 Richard Mansel

We can be touched by the lives and words of those we’ve never met. They can enhance our lives by their wisdom, art or example.

Yet, to truly be moved by them, we would need to see them in quiet moments and in the natural course of life. Leadership must be personal and present. Continue reading “Leaders must be among the people”

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Three leadership metaphors, yet one function

2016-06-222016-06-22 Barry Newton

If we consider the history of Christendom, it should not come to us as a surprise that for many people, the terms pastor, bishop and presbyter designate different people. And yet, it caught me off guard. I did not expect everyone to be amazed how the New Testament presents a different perspective. Continue reading “Three leadership metaphors, yet one function”

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When an elder dies

2015-05-072015-05-04 Stan Mitchell

“When an elder dies, a library is lost” (African Proverb)

Have you ever said something like this: “I wish we had recorded grandpa when he talked about the old days. Now all those stories are lost!” The Africans revere an aged person; our society worships youth. I wonder which perspective is the wisest? Continue reading “When an elder dies”

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What elders wish members knew about eldering

2013-11-21 Stan Mitchell

For they are keeping watch over your souls. Continue reading What elders wish members knew about eldering

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Worthy of its keep

2012-06-09 Michael Brooks

Church leaders must have a broad view of missions. Continue reading Worthy of its keep

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7 Things I'd Like to See More of in the Church

2010-09-27 J. Randal Matheny

From his recent trip to the U.S., during which he visited 15 churches, the editor offers seven points where churches might do better. Continue reading 7 Things I'd Like to See More of in the Church

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God’s People Need Great Leaders / God’s Leaders Need Great Sheep

2002-12-052019-05-15 Barry Newton

Why would an ancient Israelite break God’s commandments by making an idol and by installing his own son (who may have been an Ephraimite), as his household priest? Scripture provides us with the reason. “In those days Israel had no king; everyone did as he saw fit.” Judges 17:6 Although some contemporary advice would suggest, “let each person discover his own path,” the biblical book of Judges records the disastrous results which ensue when everybody pursues his own ideas about what is right. Judges 18:1; 19:1; 21:25 What God’s people needed then as well as today is strong godly leadership. … Continue reading God’s People Need Great Leaders / God’s Leaders Need Great Sheep

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We Call Them Shepherds

2002-09-272019-05-15 Barry Newton

We see them whenever we gather for worship. They may drop by to see you at home or in the hospital. They are the ones who have been charged with watching over us and caring for our well-being.1 God’s Word directs us to obey them in order that their work will be a joy to them.2 We call them elders, shepherds (pastors) or overseers.3 These descriptive titles identify their relational function which the Lord himself created for the growth and good of the church.4 Because overseers are to understand the path which we all ought to be following, they are able … Continue reading We Call Them Shepherds