Carlisle Baptist Church | The Bible Talks

1 Timothy 3:1-7

January 25, 2015

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