In this series, we focus on decision making principles among elders, based on Acts 6 and Acts 15.
Lecture Outline Detailed Outline Support ResourcesA Sample Church Leadership Decision Making Policy Remember It“… Upon this rock I will build My church; and the gates of Hades will not overpower it.” (Matt. 16:18) and “Now judgment is upon this world; now the ruler of this world will be cast out.” (John 12:31)
Because it effectively creates the situation where one man can control with his veto power.
1) There is sufficient will to make and act on a decision. 2) There are no serious objections to it. 3) All are willing to accept it.
- In your mind how does a “consensus” decision differ from taking a vote?
- What circumstances could lead to the resolution process legitimately taking more than the four months?
- For the dissenting elder who agrees to no longer resist the majority and to go along with the decision – how should he respond if someone asks him about his view on the issue?
- If your elders group does not currently have a decision making policy in place, draft one for consideration.
- Make a list of some additional principles for teaching people how to disagree in a godly way?