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Nov 23, 2014

A Few Good Men | Part 9

Passage: Titus 1:5-9

Preacher: Travis Fleming

Series:FitChurch

Detail:

God calls a few good men to serve Him and lead His church.  And that requires us to pursue...

1.  The correct form of church leadership.
      Requires us to...
         A.  Find men with a track record of faithfulness.
               Requires men of...
                  ●  Maturity
                  ●  Integrity
                  ●  Responsibility
                  ●  Authority
         B.  Follow God's formula for leadership.
               Involves understanding that...
                  ●  Responsibility - Authority = Anarchy
                  ●  Authority - Responsibility = Tyranny
                  ●  Responsibility + Authority = Stability & Safety

2.  Those with a consuming call from the Lord.
      Any man to be considered an elder must have...
         A.  The desire to serve.
         B.  Heartfelt devotion to the task.
         C. Dedication to serve with other elders.

3.  Those with Christlike character.
      He must have exceptional character...
         A.  Morally
         B.  Domestically
         C.  Socially
         D.  Spiritually

4.  Those who care for the flock and are capable of teaching others.
      This means elder are to be...
         A.  Engaging in people's lives
         B.  Encouraging and exhorting others
         C.  Established in doctrine
         D.  Educating others in truth