Elders and Deacons

Study Questions

  1. Who is the leader of the church?

  2. How does He mediate His authority?

  3. What two offices do we see in Scripture that concerns the leadership and management of Christ’s church (see Phil 1:1; 1 Tim 3:1-13)?

  4. In your own words, explain what a pastor is and what he does (see Acts 20:28; 1 Pet 5:1-4; 1 Thess 5:12-13).

  5. What responsibilities do pastors have to the congregation (see 1 Pet 5:1-4; Eph 4:11-12)?

  6. What responsibilities does a congregation have to their pastors (see 1 Thess 5:12-13; Heb 13:7, 17)?

  7. Who can be a pastor (see 1 Tim 3:1-8; Titus 1:5-9)?

  8. What is the primary duty of a pastor (see Acts 6:4; 20:28; 2 Tim 4:1-5; Heb 13:7)?

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