Churches are led by pastors, elders, and deacons. But what do they do? In this episode, we discuss each of these leadership roles in the church.
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0:00 – INTRODUCTIONS
3:00 - HOW THE DIFFERENT CHURCH LEADERSHIP ROLES EVOLVED

2 leadership roles: elders (Acts 14:23) & deacons (Acts 6)

4:35 - DUTIES OF AN ELDER

“Elder,” “Pastor,” “Overseer,” or “Shepherd” are interchangeable titles
Elders are under-shepherds to the Shepherd Jesus (1 Pet. 5:1-4)
Elders are the highest office in the church

6:40 - ELDERS OR SHEPHERDS NEED TO LEAD, FEED & PROTECT THE CHURCH
7:00 - QUALIFICATIONS TO BECOME AN ELDER (1 Tim. 3:1-7; Titus 1:6-9)

Elders must live godly lives (1 Pet. 5:3) & have an intimate relationship with God (Titus 2:7)

7:50 - AN ELDER MUST BE:

Self-controlled, Able to teach & defend the gospel, Not greedy, Have integrity & good leadership over his family

8:30 - CHURCH MEMBERS SHOULD HONOR & OBEY ELDERS
9:50 - A PASTOR IS A PAID ELDER AT THE CHURCH, PREACHES, AND LEADS MINISTRIES
12:03 - QUALIFICATIONS FOR PASTOR
Same as elders. Some teach more. Some churches require pastors to have a bachelor's or master's degree
12:40 - ROLE OF THE “LEAD” PASTOR
14:00 - ADDITIONAL PASTORS HELP LEAD THE MINISTRY
14:15 - WHAT IS A DEACON?

Deacon means “to serve" and is “Assistant to the Elder.”
The first group of deacons were established in Acts 6:1-6

15:10 - QUALIFICATIONS OF DEACON (1 TIM 3:8-13)
Not greedy, sober-minded, faithful to their wife & family
15:35 - DEACONS UNLIKE ELDERS:

Can be younger in the faith
Do not need to teach or defend Scripture in same ways

16:15 - DEACONS ROLE IN THE CONTEMPORARY CHURCH
Humbly serve the elders. Tend to practical & logistical church needs
17:20 - SO WHAT?
UNDERSTAND THE ENORMOUS RESPONSIBILITIES THESE LEADERS CARRY.
18:42 - “WHAT’S YOUR NEXT STEP?”: PRAY FOR YOUR LEADERS

Get a list of your pastors, elders, & deacons: Pick two & pray for them this week!
Email them to thank them for leading & ask how you can pray for them!

19:35 - THANK YOU & WRAP UP

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