1 Timothy: God's Design for the Church - Leading the Church
Leading the Church
(1 Timothy 3:1-16)
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The Need for Leadership - Walter Liefeld
Elder Qualifications - Swindoll
The Place Where Truth Lives - Swindoll
The Session of Christ - Wayne Grudem
The Session of Christ - J.I. Packer
Introduction: Church Government(s)
Elders: Mature Men Leading by Example (3:1-7)
Spiritual leaders must have consistent, recognized character.
• Spiritual Leadership is a noble desire (3:1).
• Spiritual Leadership demands consistent character (3:2-3).
• Spiritual Leadership is evident in primary relationships (3:4-5).
• Spiritual Leadership requires a good reputation with unbelievers (3:6-7).
Deacons: Qualified Assistants (3:8-13)
Spiritual assistants must have consistent, recognized character.
• Deacons must be worthy of respect [σεμνός] (3:8a, 3:11a). • Deacons must be trustworthy (3:8b).
• Deacons must be self-controlled (3:8c, 11b).
• Deacons must not be greedy for money (3:8d).
• Deacons must be doctrinally sound (3:9).
• Deacons must be tested for consistency (3:10, 11c).
• Deacons must have an exemplary homelife (3:12).
• Deacons will be honored and encouraged (3:13).
Rationale: Conduct and Confession Worthy of the Gospel (3:14-16)
Leaders in the church provide an example and foundation for flourishing.
•. Consistent Lifestyle worthy of the Gospel (3:14-15).
•. Clear Confession of Gospel Essentials (3:16).
•. (Incarnation, Resurrection, Ascension, Proclamation, Reception, Session)
God has designed the church to be led by Elders
and Deacons with consistent and recognized characater
who take a clear stand for the gospel message.
Finances
Weekly Budget 35,297
Giving For 06/15 34,584
Giving For 06/22 33,001
YTD Budget 1,800,155
Giving 1,752,745
OVER/(UNDER) (47,410)
Fellowship 2025 Czech Team
Fellowship is sending a team of 22 to the Czech Republic July 1-15 to partner with a church in reaching students with the Gospel. The team will help facilitate an English and Sports camp to build relationships,
share the Gospel, and make connections between the students and the Czech youth group so that the ministry continues when we depart. Please pray for the team, for the partner church, and for the students who will be coming. May God be glorified.
New to Fellowship?
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Men’s Fellowship Breakfast
Men, join us for a great breakfast and fellowship on Wednesday, July 9, at 6:00 a.m. here in the Fellowship atrium. No sign-up is needed. Come with your Bible. Be ready for a great breakfast, fellowship with other men, and start your day off right with prayer and biblical insight. Questions? Contact Michael atmharrison@fellowshipconway.org.
Women’s Fellowship Recipe Swap Party
Join us for a fun night of tasting great food and exchanging time tested recipes with ladies from Fellowship. Join us on Sunday, July 20, at 6:00 p.m. at 63 Moseley Lane (home of Gale Allen). Bring your favorite dish and the recipe to share, and enjoy fellowship around delicious treats. Reserve your spot at fellowshipconway.org/register. Bring a friend. Child care will not be provided for this event.
Prayer During Service
We love to pray for one another. Our prayer team will have people at the front of the Auditorium under the signs Hope and Love to pray for you after the message. Please feel free to walk up to them for prayer or encouragement during the first worship song after the message.
Downline - 9 Months that will change your life
Apply now for next year’s Downline class that starts on August 26th. The program equips individuals to know God’s Word and make disciples where God has strategically placed you around the city. Space and time are limited, so visit DownlineConway.com for more information and to submit your application.