Blanchard First with Travis Markes

This week on the podcast we are encouraging each other to live a life above reproach, asking if you have a story of God's change in your life, and did someone say "Jingle Challenge?" Join us as we take the Next Steps together!

1. ‎Must be above reproach (v. 6a).

2. Must demonstrate Godly leadership in the home (v. 6b).

*A Godly Husband

*A Godly Father

3. Must demonstrate Godly character in every area of life (vv. 7-8).

Must not be:

*Self-willed

*Quick-tempered

*Addicted to wine

*Violent

*Greedy for gain

Must be:

*Hospitable

*A lover of good

*Self-controlled

*Upright

*Holy

*Disciplined

This week on the podcast we're talking about biblical church leadership, starting conversations, and remembering how to count! Join us as we take the Next Steps together!

1. ‎What is an elder? 

"A spiritually mature man as is qualified by Scripture, who is knowledgeable in the Scriptures, and is officially recognized by the local church to work with other elders in exercising oversight and shepherding God's flock."

Elders/Overseers/Pastors/Leaders are interchangeable terms. Each term emphasizes different aspects of the same leadership responsibility.

2. What do Elders do?

*Shepherd

*Give oversight

*Work together

3. It may be Biblical, but is it Baptist?

Yes, elders have been recognized as a Biblical office in historic Baptist confessions and Baptist History.

4. Why should this matter to us?

The church matters to God, so much so that the church was purchased with the blood of Christ. Therefore, Biblical Church Leadership should matter to us.

This week on the podcast we are jumping into Titus, talking about the characteristics of a faithful church, and trying to remember that one word! Join us as we take the Next Steps together!

1. ‎Your identity is in Christ (v. 1a).

2. Your life is to reflect the character of God (v. 1b).

3. Your eternal life starts at conversion (v. 2a).

4. You must trust in God's character (v. 2b).

5. You must trust in God's timing (v. 3a).

6. You are to share the Gospel (v. 3b).

7. You share a common faith with other believers (v. 4).

Join us this week as we wrap up Habakkuk and our series on Unwaivering Faith, discuss worship, and hold up decently under intense pressure! Let's take the Next Steps together!