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1 Overview Elders and Deacons Philippians 1:1
2 Voice From The Past... [Ambrose] complains in the following terms: the old synagogue and afterward the church, had elders, without whose counsel nothing was done. It has fallen out of use, by what negligence I do not know... John Calvin 1600 A.D.
3 Outline Summary Team Ministry Names of Elders Responsibilities of Elders
4 Summary
5 Who Are God s Leaders? Paul and Timothy, bond-servants of Christ Jesus, to in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, including the... all the saints... overseers... deacons Congregation God s Leaders Philippians 1:1
6 Overview - How Are They Unique? Elders Their Ministry: - Shepherding - Overseeing Deacons Unique Qualifications: - Teacher - Loves strangers - Self-Controlled - Not a new believer Unique Qualifications: - Tested - Not double tongued Their Ministry: - Helping Elders
7 All Aspects of Leadership Covered Topic Elders Deacons Together Ministry Established Acts 11:30 Acts 14:23 Titus 1:5 Acts 6:1-6 Phil. 1:1 Qualifications Given 1 Tim. 3:1-7 Titus 1:6-9 1 Tim. 3:8-12 Responsibilities Implied & Stated Acts 15:2-23 Acts 20: Tim. 5:17-19 James 5:14 1 Peter 5:1-5 Acts 6:1-6 1 Tim. 3:12 Call To Honor 1 Thess. 5: Tim. 5:17-19 Heb. 13:7, 17 1 Thess. 5:12-14 Heb. 13:7 Guidelines For Discipline 1 Tim. 5:17-19
8 Eldership Is A Team Ministry
9 Elders ~ A Team Ministry Multiple Elders In Every Church Acts 11:30 Acts 14:23 Acts 15:2-23 Acts 16:4 Acts 20:17 Acts 21:18 1 Tim. 5:17-19 Titus 1:5 sending their gift to the elders elders in every church received by... the elders determined by the... elders called for the elders went with us into... the elders Let the elders appoint elders in every city
10 Names of Elders
11 Where They Appear In The N.T. Elder Shepherd Overseer Deacon Related πρεσβυτεροs ποιμην επισκοποs διακονοs Passages Acts 11:30 Acts 14:23 Acts 15:2-23 Acts 16:4 Acts 20:17 Acts 21:18 1 Tim. 5:17-19 Titus 1:5 James 5:14 1 Peter 5:1-5 Acts 20:28 Eph. 4:11 1 Peter 5:2 Acts 20:28 Phil. 1:1 1 Tim. 3:1-7 Titus 1:6-9 Appear Together Acts 6:1-6 Phil. 1:1 1 Tim. 3:8-12 Acts 6:1-6 1 Thess. 5:12-14 Heb. 13:7, 17
12 Elders = Overseers = Shepherds Elder Shepherd Overseer Deacon πρεσβυτεροs ποιμην επισκοποs διακονοs Related Passages Acts 11:30 Acts 14:23 Acts 15:2-23 Acts 16:4 Acts 20:17 Acts 21:18 1 Tim. 5:17-19 Titus 1:5 James 5:14 1 Peter 5:1-5 Acts 20:28 Eph. 4:11 1 Peter 5:2 Acts 20:28 Phil. 1:1 1 Tim. 3:1-7 Titus 1:6-9 Same Group of Men Acts 6:1-6 Phil. 1:1 1 Tim. 3:8-12 Acts 6:1-6 1 Thess. 5:12-14 Heb. 13:7, 17
13 Responsibilities of Elders
14 Apostle s Priority Teach & Shepherd Acts 6:1-2, 4 Now at this time while the disciples were increasing in number, a complaint arose on the part of the Hellenistic Jews against the native Hebrews, because their widows were being overlooked in the daily serving of food. So the twelve summoned the congregation of the disciples and said, It is not desirable for us to neglect the word of God in order to serve tables... (v.2) But we will devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word. (v. 4) The Priority
15 Peter Called Himself Your Fellow Elder Shepherd the flock of God... - serve as overseers - serve willingly - not for gain - not as lords - but as examples... The Priority 1 Peter 5:2
16 The Elders Priority Word & Teaching Let the elders who... lead well be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at the word and teaching. The Priority 1 Timothy 5:17
17 Shepherding Elder s Main Responsibility Caring Word & Teaching... Oversight is 2 nd priority...
18 Jesus Called Peter Teach & Shepherd Jesus said,... do you truly love me?" John 21:16-17 Peter answered Jesus replied 1st 2nd I love you I love you Feed My sheep Shepherd My sheep The Priority 3rd I love you Feed My sheep
19 Jesus Called Peter Teach & Shepherd Jesus said,... do you truly love me?" John 21:16-17 Peter answered Jesus replied 1st 2nd I love you I love you Feed My sheep Shepherd My sheep The Priority 3rd I love you Feed My sheep
20 How Shall We Respond?
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