19-0120: Jesus gives elders to the local church so He can lead His people as the chief Shepherd. The role of leadership in the church is distinctive to God’s purposes for gospel mission. He sends the gospel into the world by the local church. Leadership is designed by God to fulfill this purpose. In this...
Action and influence forge the essence of leadership. Leaders act when others do not or will not. Leaders act to influence others for mission. There is no level of life that is void of the demand for leadership. Paul’s instructions to Timothy demonstrate leadership to encourage leadership. Leading elders is vital for the health...
The Bible provides clear evidence for training elders. Jesus trained his disciples before he sent them out. Paul wrote First and Second Timothy and Titus, all letters to train young pastors. If this does not suffice to compel pastors to train elders in the church, enough could not be written. Training can be enhanced...
Peter issues a comprehensive challenge to the elders when he charges “So I exhort the elders among you,…shepherd the flock of God that is among you.” (1 Peter 5:2) The weightiness of this responsibility remains for all who strive to obey God’s Word, lead His mission and faithfully shepherd the local church. Many address...
I would like to introduce you to Brent Fletcher, our most recent candidate for eldership at LifePoint Church. Brent has been with LifePoint since its inception almost ten years ago, and over two years ago, he expressed a calling to pursue eldership. The pathway to eldership is a two year process involving theological training,...