THE FLY-BY:

An Overview of Church Leadership

Assumptions About Leadership

1. Leadership is absolutely ______________________.

2. Leadership must be anchored in the ________________.

3. Leadership must be guided by unshakable _____________________.

4. Leadership is based on God's _____________________.

5. Leadership is intensely __________________________.

I. THE OFFICE OF ______________________

A. DEFINING THE OFFICE

1. Episkopos - ______________________________

2. Presbuteros - _________________________

3. Poimaino - ___________________________

B. DESCRIBING THE OFFICE

1. A ministry of ____________________.

2. A ministry of _____________ and ____________.

II. THE OFFICE OF DEACON

A. DEFINING THE OFFICE

1. Diakonos - ________________________

B. DESCRIBING THE OFFICE

1. A ministry of ___________________.

 

THE FLY-BY

Discussion Questions

 

1.   At least 5 leadership assumptions undergird all ministries in the local church.  Discuss these assumptions and talk about the consequences of ignoring them.

2.   Which words are used to describe the office of elder in the New Testament?

3.   What is the high calling of an elder, according to Acts 20:28?

4.   Can you summarize the office of elder?  What is he primarily called to do?  What happens when elders get caught up in other worthwhile pursuits?

5.   J. Oswald Sanders writes, "Leadership is influence, the ability of one person to influence others.  One man can lead others only to the extent that he can influence them." 

      How can elders influence people in a church family?

6.   What is the primary responsibility of a deacon?  Why do you think God included this office in the New Testament?

7.   How can deacons help elders in a local church?

8.   What are some of the distinguishing characteristics between elders and deacons?

9.   Did you grow up in a church with elders, deacons, or both?  Why do you think so many Baptist churches are governed by deacons?  How does this model line up with Scripture?

10. Does God call every man to serve as an elder or deacon in a local church?  How does God call every person to serve?

11. Where will you serve at Christ Fellowship in 2014?  How will you answer the following questions about your ministry at the end of the year?

• Was I faithful?
• Was I fruitful?
• Was I fulfilled?