Biblical Eldership: Training, Affirming & Implementing,pt1-Acts 20

3 Dozen years ago in SHEPHERDOLOGY: A Master Plan for Church Leadership Dr. MacArthur wrote, "Nothing is more sorely needed today than a return to biblical leadership principles. Solid leaders are appallingly rare in the contemporary church, on the mission field, and in Christian schools and organizations...A church cannot be more successful than its leaders. If the pastor or other leaders fail to meet God's high standards of godliness, authenticity, and spiritual maturity, the church will fail, too...Leadership is not a mantle of status to be conferred on a church's aristocracy. It isn't earned by seniority, purchased with money, or inherited through family ties. It doesn't necessarily fall to those who are successful in business or finance. It isn't doled out on the basis of intelligence or talent. Its requirements are blameless character, spiritual maturity, and a willingness to serve. Biblical church leadership is ministry, not management. Those whom God calls as leaders are not to be governing monarchs, but humble slaves; not slick celebrities, but laboring servants." In our current mini-series "Biblical Eldership: Training, Affirming, & Implementing" we wish to unpack some of God's clearest principles of shepherdology in Acts 20, 1 Tim 3 & Titus 1.