Teaching on Church Leadership (June 23, 2024)
Unit Theme: Timothy, Titus, Philemon
June 23, 2024 (Lesson 4)
TEACHING ON CHURCH LEADERSHIP
- Qualifications for Pastors (1 Timothy 3:1-7)
- Admonitions for Pastoral Leaders (1 Timothy 5:17-20; Titus 1:5-9)
- Exhortations for Deacons (1 Timothy 3:8-13)
Central Truth: Qualified Christian leaders ensure proper care for God’s household.
Focus: Reveal and uphold the standards for ministerial offices.
Evangelism Emphasis: Godly leadership promotes the Church’s Gospel mission.
Golden Text: “This is a true saying, If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work” (1 Timothy 3:1)
Daily Devotions
Monday – Good Character Required for Leaders (Exodus 18:13-24)
Tuesday – Remove Barriers From the Past (Judges 6:24-32)
Wednesday – God Vindicates Falsely Accused Leaders (Amos 5:10-17)
Thursday – The Lord Selects His Laborers (Matthew 9:35—10:4)
Friday – Recognize and Support Emerging Leaders (Galatians 2:1-10)
Saturday – Follow and Imitate Faithful Leaders (Hebrews 13:1-8)