Chapter 30

Church Leadership

Sections

1. General
   1. Required Characteristics
      • Godliness
      • Wisdom
      • Strength and courage
      • Deep love for church members
   2. Managing the Church
      • As a leader, provide good leadership
      • Be gentle and sparing in the use of authority
      • Be an example for others to follow
   3. Caring for Church Members
      • Be a shepherd taking care of God’s flock
      • Pray for church members
      • Strengthen members in the faith
      • Work hard at helping church members
      • Confront church members over sin
   4. Church Members’ Duties to Leaders
      • Love your leaders
      • Obey your leaders
      • Give your leaders material support

2. Teaching in the Church
   1. What to Teach: God’s Word
      • Teach and preach God’s word
      • Teach God’s commands and ways
      • Teach the truths of the faith
      • Read God’s word in church worship
   2. How to Teach
      • Explain God’s word and truths
      • The manner in which to teach
   3. False Teachers (I): Their Teaching
      • False teachers speak lies and delusions of their own, while claiming God’s authority
      • They say what their listeners like to hear – appealing and pleasant things
      • False teachers typically deny Jesus Christ
   4. False Teachers (II): Guarding against Them
      • Watch out for false teachers and their teaching – so as not to be deceived
      • Test teachers by comparing their teaching with the Scriptures
      • False teachers can be recognized by their “fruit”

 ➜Major headings in: 30. Church Leadership (and all of Unit F)

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