A Clay Jar

Encouraging, comforting, and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory. (1 Thess. 2:12 NIV)

Leadership

Equipping for Works of Service

Equipping for Works of Service – Ephesians 4:11-12

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God has placed leaders within the church, not to do the work of the church, but to equip the rest of us for doing the work of the church.

Instruction to Shepherds

Instruction to Shepherds – 1 Peter 5:1-4

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Peter instructs elders to be shepherds to the flock under their care. Regardless of the size of your flock, serve as an example to them.

A divided church

A Church Divided Over Its Leaders – 1 Corinthians 1:10-12

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It is sad and unfortunate when the church is divided. Especially when the division is over allegiance to individuals rather than to Jesus.

submit to authority

Submit to Those in Authority – Hebrews 13:17

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As believers, we are called to submit to those God has put within the body to have authority over us. Make their task a joyful one.

being a shepherd

1 Peter: Being a Shepherd, a Rewarding Task (5:1-4)

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In this passage Peter gives some encouragement and instruction to the elders of the church. Being a shepherd is a rewarding calling, worth doing well.

The Earth Swallowed Them Up

The Earth Swallowed Them Up – Numbers 16:28-33

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How do you deal with leadership problems within the church? God showed one method when the earth opened up and swallowed up the problem.

character in leadership

Character in Leadership – 1 Timothy 5:22

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How do we select our leaders, especially within the church? Based on their character in leadership? Or how appealing they sound to us?