How is the Church Led?

Introduction:

5 Musts for Church Leaders: (Titus 1:1-9)

  1. You must see yourself as Entrusted by God. (Titus 1:1-3)
  1. You must be pouring into Specific People . (Titus 1:4-5)

    Acts 20:28 - Pay careful attention to yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to care for the church of God, which he obtained with his own blood.

  2. You must start in your Home . (Titus 1:6)

    1 Timothy 3:5 - for if someone does not know how to manage his own household, how will he care for God's church?

  3. You must be Blameless in your walk. (Titus 1:7-8)
  4. You must love God's Word . (Titus 1:9)

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Small Group Discussion
Read Titus 1:1-9

  1. What was your big take-away from this passage / message?

  2. How would you define “leadership”? What characteristics do you personally look for in church leaders?

  3. Are these principles for elders only for church leaders, or are they for every believer in Christ? Explain your position.

  4. How should you confront a church leader who isn’t living by the guidelines Paul laid out for church leadership?

Breakout
Pray for the leaders of HBC!