Pastor Stan Archie 11/15/2015
Today’s Thesis: In order to be a __________________ based, Christ centered church, we must honor the principle of the plurality of leadership as designed by God and outlined in scripture.
Today’s Objective: To understand the primary role of the elder board in the local church, the structure in which it is to function, and the process that gives it God’s _________________________.
1. The elder board is an ____________________ through which God governs His agenda on earth. (Numbers 11:16-30)
· Foundational Principles of Biblical _______________ in the Local Church
a) The responsibility of selecting elders is given to the __________ __________ – (at CFBC it is shared with the pastoral staff);
b) Elders are to provide biblically centered support and ___________________ for the pastor (pastoral staff), standing with them before God;
c) Elders are to help carry the vision of the senior pastor, endorsed by the pastoral staff;
· New Testament Application Titus 1:4-6
2. God’s ______________________ of the New Testament local church must include an elder board structure. (1 Timothy 5:17-19)
· Directing the affairs is a ________________ making process
a) Endorsing and guarding the ministry __________________;
b) Setting the overall guidelines (a legislative structure) that support the pastor’s vision;
c) Vetting the activities to ensure that they follow the process;
Two categories (those who rule only and those who rule, teach and preach)
a) Those _____________ to contribute to the policy making process.
b) Those who are elders only as a part of the group (authority is limited to the collective voice of the board).
c) Those who are responsible for both serving and ________________ as appropriate based on the Holy Spirit’s gifting and the needs of the board (a service).
a) Those ___________ to pastoral roles as “shepherds of the flock” which includes their role on the elder board.
b) Those who have pastoral duties that extend beyond the board meeting as shepherds.
c) Those who have been called to a ___________ of elder service as a duty under their pastoral calling as shepherds (a calling).
The elder board _________________ includes a responsibility of the congregation.
New Testament Application Acts 15:5-8
