Biblical Eldership - Chapter Two: Shared Leadership

Reading Assignment

Biblical Eldership - Chapter 2

1 Timothy 5:17

"Elders who provide effective leadership must be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard in speaking and teaching." (NET)

Shared Leadership

What are some of the benefits of being a member of an elder team?

What is more important than the benefits and the experience of being a part of an Elder Team?

The New Testament Model Of Shared Pastoral Leadership

Jesus Christ ________ the Church __________ of leadership.

What is the first example of shared pastoral leadership in the NT Church?

What is another example of shared leadership? (Acts 6:3-6)

On the local church level, the New Testament plainly witnesses to a consistent pattern of __________ pastoral leadership. Therefore, leadership by a __________ of elders is a sound biblical practice.

Definition And Benefits Of Shared Leadership

Why do most Christians embrace the plurality of deacons but challenge and at times are "irrationally frightened" by a plurality of elders?

What are the qualifications of the NT model for elders:

1 Tim 3:1-7

1 Tim 3:10

1 Tim 5:22; Acts 14:23

Acts 20:28

What responsibility does the local church have (1 Tim 5:17-18)?

A Council of equals

Leadership by a __________of elders is a form of __________found in nearly every society of the ancient Near East.

Why would Paul appoint elders in the newly formed local churches?

What are the formal terms we use for the biblical leadership structure:

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What are the contemporary terms we use for the biblical leadership structure:

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What are terms used to describe unbiblical leadership structure:

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Balancing people's weaknesses

What are the benefits of collective leadership?

According to C.S. Lewis, What is the next great step in wisdom?

C.S. Lewis: “It is important to realize there is some really _______ _______ in you.” “And it is almost certainly something you _______ _______ _______.”

What do "fatal flaws" and "blind spots" do?

Why does "unitary leadership" fail?

I believe that traditional, single-church pastors would improve their character and ministry if they had __________ peers to whom they were regularly __________and with whom they worked jointly.

Lightening the workload

Read Eccl. 4:9-12: What are King Solomon's thoughts on being a team?

What does the plurality of leadership allow each shepherd elder?

Providing accountability

Multiple leaders, therefore, will serve as a '______ ___ _______' on each other and serve as a safeguard against the very human tendency to play _____ over other people.

It was never our Lord's will for the local church to be controlled by ___ _________.

The Hazards of Leadership by a Council of Elders

Summarize the challenges with Team Leadership.

First Among A Council Of Equals: Leaders Among Leaders

Why is Peter considered "first among equals" among the Twelve?

What does the term "first among equals" mean? What does it not mean?

What are three other examples of "first among equals"?

What is the advantage of the "first among equals" principle?

Benefits of the Principle of First Among Equals

Summarize this section.

Solutions to Common Pitfalls of "First Among Equals"

What are the two dangers of human leadership and governance related to the "first among equals" principle?

What are three ways to avoid these dangers?

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What scriptural truth did the Holy Spirit help you discover this week that you need to believe and obey?