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A Life of Integrity
Introduction:
integrity matters
1 tim
Big Idea:
Credible People Make Irresistible Churches.
1 Tim 3
1.
Aspire to Lead
Who can lead?
Overseer?
Pastor?
Elder?
Leader Board?
As far as I can read the congregation and the by-laws, women and men can serve in any capacity, but probably not in the role of senior pastor.
My own view is that women may also serve as senior pastors, but that decision is yours rather than mine to determine.
Last week I said that if you held a different view I’m OK with that.
Let me state that a little more clearly.
If you are a woman and believe that your role is not to serve on the Leadership Board, you are welcome here.
No one will judge you because of your view.
For some of you, submission to the church is the bigger issue.
I’m proud of the way you get along with this.
Sometimes we submit to one another for the sake of unity.
Baptism is an example.
We believe that the Bible teaches that a person is to be baptized after they believe in Christ.
I’ve met many people who were baptized as an infant, yet choose to be re-baptized as a symbol of their faith and in submission to others.
I’ve met others who have not been baptized and have not decided to be re-baptized.
I’m ok with that too.
We love them all as family.
But we also recognize that it is part of our church covenant that only baptized people can be members.
Only members can be on the leadership board.
2. Live Above Reproach
Why?
So, we defend our belief that women and men who are otherwise qualified may serve on the leadership board.
If you disagree, you are free to stay and participate in our mission and fellowship.
You don’t have to serve as a leadership board member.
The issue may come if you fail to respect that women and men may serve in such a capacity.
A couple of take-aways.
women, you should serve as ushers and communion servers.
men, you should serve in children’s ministry.
Our church and cities need to see men and women involved in various aspects of ministry.
2. Live Above Reproach
The quality of your life matters more than your leadership traits or your business experience.
These are qualitative measures rather than quantitative measures.
respectable
faithful to spouse*
temperate*
respectable*
hospitable
able to teach*
not given to drunkenness*
not violent but gentle
not quarrelsome*
not a lover of money*
manage own family well*
respectful and obedient children*
not a recent convert*
good reputation with outsiders
3. Guard the Reputation of the Church
Watch your life closely
Watch your doctrine closely
Conclusion:
Step into service
step into character transformation
step into truth
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