Church Government Temporary Apostles, Prophets and Inspired Teachers

Permanent Elders, Deacons, Preachers and Teachers

Plurality

Titles - Elder, Pastor, Bishop

Work (1) Self Discipline (2) Oversee the church and its work (3) Shepherds over the flock

Qualifications - 1 Tim. 3:1-7 Titus 1:5-9

Christian Life

Domestic Relations

Character

Habits of Life

Process of selecting Existing elders take lead Objection - do we talk to him ? Matt. 18:15-17 - does not apply

What about Adult Children ? Every person has a choice We are not robots or machines Not under the control of Parents

Know Them1 Thes.5:12,13

Be Subject1 Pet. 5:5

Obey ThemHeb. 13:17

No Accusations1 Tim. 5:19

Support them1 Tim. 5:17

Call upon James 5:14-16

Members can expect from the Eldership…

United

Effective leadership

No legislation in matters of faith

Good example

No dictatorial attitude

Elders can expect from members… Acceptance of decisions Be at Peace Cooperation in working Only constructive criticism Fervent Prayers Wholehearted service No murmuring or grumbling Respect and Gratitude

“Therefore Comfort each other and edify one another, just as you also are doing.” 1 Thes. 5:11

Sermon by Arthur Pigman

Evans Church of Christ

515 Gibbs Road

Evans, Ga. 30809

706-855-1249

evanscoc@bellsouth.netevanscoc@bellsouth.net

www.evansgachurchofchrist.orgwww.evansgachurchofchrist.org

Sunday Morning April 3, 2011