January 25, 2015
Carlisle Baptist Church | The Bible Talks
The Bible Talk today is from 1 Timothy 3:1-7
Joel Higson: Spiritual leaders for God's church - Qualified
1. A man that's trusted
2. A man that's tested
January 18, 2015
Carlisle Baptist Church | The Bible Talks
The Bible Talk today is from 1 Peter 5:1-5
Peter Walkingshaw: Spiritual leaders for God's church - Responsible
1. How are spiritual leaders identified?
2. How do Elders and Congregations function?
-authority of council
-authority of command
3. Who holds the Elders accountable?
4. How do Elders relate to deacons?
Acts 6:1-7
January 11, 2015
Carlisle Baptist Church | The Bible Talks
The Bible Talk today is from Acts 20:17-38
Peter Walkingshaw: Spiritual leaders for God's church - Commissioned
1. Jesus - the chief shepherd appoints "under shepherds" (elders or overseers)
2. Four jobs of the elder,
- Elders guard the flock
- Elders feed the flock
- Elders live with the flock
- Elders God and His gospel