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Church Leadership Eph. 4:11-16
"The person who cannot lead and will not follow makes a dandy road block." The church needs fewer "road blocks" and more godly leaders! The people of church leadership (v 11) A. Apostles (Lk. 6:13; Eph. 2:20) B. Prophets (I Cor. 14:3; 13:8) C. Evangelists (II Tim. 4:1-5) D. Pastors/Teachers (Titus 1:5-9) E. Deacons (I Tim. 3:8-13) The purpose of church leadership (v 12) F. Equip the saints for the work of service G. Build up the body of Christ The profitability of church leadership (v. 13-14) H. Unity of faith I. Knowledge of the Son of God J. Maturity K. Doctrine stability This is a never-ending job. And every member needs to be doing his or her part in helping the church fulfill her mission. Good leadership is vitally important, but every member must do his/her share in causing the church to grow and be built up! |