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LEADERSHIP
LEADERSHIP
The New Testament Pattern
Three Terms For “Elder”
Greek:PresbuterosEpiskopos Poimen
Latin: Presbyter Bishop Pastor
English: Elder Overseer Shepherd
These terms are used interchangeably to refer to one office.
“Be on guard for yourselves and for all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God…”
~ Acts 20:28
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“I exhort the elders among you… 2 shepherd the flock of God among you, exercising oversight…
~ 1 Peter 5:1,2
The New Testament Pattern
Three Terms For “Elder”
Greek:PresbuterosEpiskopos Poimen
Latin: Presbyter Bishop Pastor
English: Elder Overseer Shepherd
These terms are used interchangeably to refer to one office.
LEADERSHIP
LEADERSHIP
The New Testament Pattern
Three Terms For “Elder”
English: Elder Overseer Shepherd
1. “Elder” – A decision making function.
2. “Overseer” – An administrative function.
3. “Shepherd” – A pastoral function.
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ELDER – An older man. One who by reason of experience and wisdom gained by age is able to make proper decisions.
OVERSEER – The ability to get others involved. Decisions, Delegation, Superintending.
SHEPHERD – Getting involved in the lives of others. Counseling, meeting spiritual needs as well as physical needs, if needed.
Terms Describe Their Function
The Qualification of Elders
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THE QUALIFICATION OF ELDERS
The Qualifications of EldersThe Qualifications of Elders~ 1 Timothy 3:1-7; Titus 1:5-9 ~~ 1 Timothy 3:1-7; Titus 1:5-9 ~
Six Basic Categories
1. Character
2. Reputation
3. Domestic Relations
4. Experience
5. Habits
6. Ability
1. Character
2. Reputation
3. Domestic Relations
4. Experience
5. Habits
6. Ability
The Qualifications of EldersThe Qualifications of Elders~ 1 Timothy 3:1-7; Titus 1:5-9 ~~ 1 Timothy 3:1-7; Titus 1:5-9 ~
Six Basic Categories
1. Character2. Reputation3. Domestic
Relations
4. Experience5. Habits6. Ability
1. Character2. Reputation3. Domestic
Relations
4. Experience5. Habits6. Ability
1. Desire office… 1 Tim. 3:12. Devout… Tit. 1:83. Just… Tit. 1:84. Gentle… 1 Tim. 3:35. Temperate… 1 Tim. 3:26. Prudent… 1 Tim. 3:27. Respectable… 1 Tim. 3:28. Loving Good… Tit. 1:89. Self-controlled… Tit. 1:8
The Qualifications of EldersThe Qualifications of Elders~ 1 Timothy 3:1-7; Titus 1:5-9 ~~ 1 Timothy 3:1-7; Titus 1:5-9 ~
Six Basic Categories
1. Character2. Reputation3. Domestic
Relations
4. Experience5. Habits6. Ability
1. Character2. Reputation3. Domestic
Relations
4. Experience5. Habits6. Ability
1. Above reproach… 3:2; 1:7
2. Good reputation… 3:7
3. Hospitable… 3:2
4. Not quarrelsome… 3:3; 1:7
5. Un-contentious… 3:3
6. Free from love of money… 3:3
7. Not fond of sordid gain… 1:7
The Qualifications of EldersThe Qualifications of Elders~ 1 Timothy 3:1-7; Titus 1:5-9 ~~ 1 Timothy 3:1-7; Titus 1:5-9 ~
Six Basic Categories
1. Character2. Reputation3. Domestic
Relations
4. Experience5. Habits6. Ability
1. Character2. Reputation3. Domestic
Relations
4. Experience5. Habits6. Ability
1. A man… 3:1; 1:6
2. Husband of one wife…3:2; 1:6
3. Children who believe… 1:6
4. Manages own house well…3:4
5. Children under control…3:4
The Qualifications of EldersThe Qualifications of Elders~ 1 Timothy 3:1-7; Titus 1:5-9 ~~ 1 Timothy 3:1-7; Titus 1:5-9 ~
Six Basic Categories
1. Character2. Reputation3. Domestic
Relations
4. Experience5. Habits6. Ability
1. Character2. Reputation3. Domestic
Relations
4. Experience5. Habits6. Ability
1. Not a novice… 3:6
The Qualifications of EldersThe Qualifications of Elders~ 1 Timothy 3:1-7; Titus 1:5-9 ~~ 1 Timothy 3:1-7; Titus 1:5-9 ~
Six Basic Categories
1. Character2. Reputation3. Domestic
Relations
4. Experience5. Habits6. Ability
1. Character2. Reputation3. Domestic
Relations
4. Experience5. Habits6. Ability
1. Not quick-tempered… 1:72. Not self-willed… 1:73. Not addicted to wine… 1:7
1. Not a novice… 3:6
The Qualifications of EldersThe Qualifications of Elders~ 1 Timothy 3:1-7; Titus 1:5-9 ~~ 1 Timothy 3:1-7; Titus 1:5-9 ~
Six Basic Categories
1. Character2. Reputation3. Domestic
Relations
4. Experience5. Habits6. Ability
1. Character2. Reputation3. Domestic
Relations
4. Experience5. Habits6. Ability
1. Able to teach… 3:22. Able to exhort… 1:93. Able to refute… 1:9
1. Not quick-tempered… 1:72. Not self-willed… 1:73. Not addicted to wine… 1:7
1. Not a novice… 3:6
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Characteristics Elders Deacons Saints
Aspires to the office of overseer 1 Tim. 3:1
Above reproach 1 Tim. 3:2 Phil. 2:15
Husband of one wife 1 Tim. 3:2 1 Tim. 3:12
Temperate (sober-minded) 1 Tim. 3:2 2 Tim. 3:5
Prudent (self-controlled) 1 Tim. 3:2 Gal. 5:23
Respectable 1 Tim. 3:2 1 Tim. 3:8
Hospitable 1 Tim. 3:2 Heb. 13:2
Able to teach 1 Tim. 3:2 2 Tim. 2:24
Not a drunkard 1 Tim. 3:3 1 Tim. 3:8 Gal. 5:21
Not pugnacious (violent) 1 Tim. 3:3 2 Tim. 2:24
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Characteristics Elders Deacons Saints
Gentle 1 Tim. 3:3 Matt. 5:5
Uncontentious (not quarrelsome) 1 Tim. 3:3 2 Tim. 2:24
Free from the love of money 1 Tim. 3:3 1 Tim. 3:8 1 Tim. 6:10
Manage his own household well 1 Tim. 3:4 1 Tim. 3:12
Keeping his children submissive 1 Tim. 3:4 1 Tim. 3:12
Not a recent convert 1 Tim. 3:6
Good reputation with those outside 1 Tim. 3:7
Children are believers Titus 1:6
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Characteristics Elders Deacons SaintsChildren not open to the
charge of debauchery or insubordination Titus 1:6
Not self-willed (arrogant) Titus 1:7 Rom. 2:8
Not quick-tempered Titus 1:7 James 1:19
A lover of good Titus 1:7 2 Tim. 3:17
Devout Titus 1:8
Just (holy) Titus 1:8 Matt. 5:48
Self-controlled (disciplined) Titus 1:8 Gal. 5:23
Hold firm to the trustworthy word as taught Titus 1:9 1 Tim. 3:9 Phil. 2:15
Give instruction in sound doctrine Titus 1:9 2 Tim. 2:2
Rebuke those who contradict the word Titus 1:9 2 Tim. 2:25
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THE WORK OF ELDERS
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The Work Of An Elder…1. Maintenance of exemplary character
and conduct - Hb. 13:7; 1 Pt. 5:3.
2. Planning, decision-making, and direction - 1 Tim. 3:5.
3. Prayer - Jas. 5:14-16.
4. Teaching - Eph. 4:11; 1 Tim. 3:2; 5:17; Tit. 1:9; Hb. 13:7.
5. Advice and constructive criticism - Hb. 13:7,17.
6. Admonition, warning, rebuke, correction - 1 Thess. 5:12-14. Cf. Ezek. 3:16-21.
7. Encouragement, motivation, stirring up. Cf. Hb. 10:23-25.
Tend the flock of God that is your charge, not
by constraint but willingly, not for
shameful gain but eagerly, not as
domineering over those in your charge
but being examples to the flock. (1 Peter 5:2-3
RSV)
Sources
• The Work of An Elder by Gary Henry – www.brasstacks.org
• Outline by Jim Deason• Sermon by Ben Holt
