This unit explains the importance of improving the effectiveness of meetings by having the right participants and the right conduct.
Lecture Outline Detailed Outline Remember ItAppoint the right persons - biblically qualified and Spirit appointed elders.
1 Timothy, Titus, and 1 Peter
Conduct yourself with: 1) A Christ-like attitude, 2) Christ-like love, and 3) an attitude as a Christian servant
- How does/should the New Testament’s high standard for elders affect the quality of the elders meetings?
- What actions would you take to make your elders’ meeting more effective and Christ-honoring?
- Evaluate the effectiveness of your elders’ meetings in the following areas: • Are the participants biblically qualified and Spirit appointed? • Do the participants participate with a Christ-like attitude? • Do the participants participate with a Christ-like love? • Do the participants participate with a servant attitude?
- Ask a fellow elder to evaluate your personal participation regarding the following three areas: • Christ-like attitude • Christ-like love • Christ-like servant hood