The Organization of The Church
Eph. 4:12-16
God wants His church to grow and be organized.
Minister’s role
- Evangelist. – 2 Tim. 4:1-5
- Equip the saints to do ministry. – Eph. 4:12
- Set the church in order. – Titus 1:5
- A Servant of Christ. – I Cor. 4:1
- A Spiritual mentor
Elder’s role
- Qualification. – I Tim. 3; Titus 1
- Be a diligent student to be able to teach others and guard the flock. – Acts 20:28-31
- Keep growing. – James 1:21, 22
- To be examples. – I Pet. 5:3
- Presbuteros a term that signifies maturity. It’s a maturity of experience, wisdom, and discipline.
- Overseer. – Acts 20:28
- Shepherd or Pastor. – I Pet. 5:1,2
Deacon’s role
- They’ve been tested. – I Tim. 3:10
- One who has a specific ministry (ministries) they focus on.
- Serve the people of the church.
- Already involved in ministry.
- Servants of the physical needs of the congregation.
Membership role
- Members are to serve and help with whatever area it needs help in.
- Submit- to, line up under. – Heb. 13:17
- Live out what they have learned and been taught.
We are to cultivate positive relationships with our leadership and the leadership must cultivate positive relationships with the members.