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6. Conclusion
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Complete this lesson by sharing these final thoughts
Now that you have completed this course, identify the action items you want to make personally and together as a board.
Anything else? Share it here:
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1. Commit to regularly attending Bible study. 2. Commit to personal daily devotions. 3. Commit to personally visiting members in my assigned zone of responsibility. 4. Preparing one or more devotions that I can use in my home visits. 5. (If not the chairperson) Commit to preparing any reports for my board and sending them to the chairperson at the time requested. 6. (If the chairperson) Commit to requesting reports well ahead of meetings, preparing, and sending in advance the agenda, minutes, and all reports to those responsible for attending the meeting. 1. Commit at least 30 minutes per meeting for studying the Word together as a board. 2. Commit at least 15 minutes per meeting for prayer together as a board. Each board person will pray for someone in his/her zone. 3. Commit to praying for our pastor(s) in his(their) presence during board meetings. 4. Commit to reviewing all reports between meetings so that our time together can be better spent discussing and making decisions. 5. Commit to organizing our board so that every member is visited regularly every year. 6. Commit as a board to getting together one Sunday evening per month for calling to make appointments for home visits to members. PLUS: | nathanielcnash@gmail.com | 07/19/2024 |
I just made a pastoral visit to an elderly lady at our church who has been having heart issues and surgeries. She's been a bit discouraged by the whole situation. She is a believer, but she's been going through a tough time. When I came into her house, her sister was there to help her out. So I spent a few minutes talking to both of them and getting to know her sister from out of state. We talked about family and politics, since the RNC has been going on. I then mentioned that I should get going soon, and asked if I could share a brief devotion. I read her 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:9. I then shared some of my own reflections on those verses. That despite all we're going through, we shouldn't loose heart, because as 4:16 says, "Though our outer-self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day." And vs 17 says, "this light and momentary affliction is preparing us for an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison." I encouraged her to keep her eyes on Jesus as she goes through these trials and difficulties. Ultimately he will wipe away every tear in heaven, and we will be with Him forever as he takes away all sickness, death, and suffering. That will be greater than anything we experience, and completely worth it all. After I shared, and she made a few comments. A few tears were shed. I offered to pray for her. So I asked the Lord to encourage and strengthen her in the middle of her health issues. Then I ended, said my goodbyes, and left. | nathanielcnash@gmail.com | 07/19/2024 |
My senior pastor and elders. | nathanielcnash@gmail.com | 07/19/2024 |
The Word of Christ is to be spoken to one another and provide that accountability. | nathanielcnash@gmail.com | 07/19/2024 |
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Philippians 4:6 See Previously Submitted answer.
1 Timothy 2:1-2 See Previously Submitted answer.
James 5:16 See Previously Submitted answer.
1 Timothy 2:1-2 See Previously Submitted answer.
James 5:16 See Previously Submitted answer.
July 12, 2024 at 2:02:16 PM
Philippians 4:6 See Previously Submitted answer.
1 Timothy 2:1-2 See Previously Submitted answer.
James 5:16 See Previously Submitted answer.
1 Timothy 2:1-2 See Previously Submitted answer.
James 5:16 See Previously Submitted answer.
July 12, 2024 at 2:02:11 PM
Joshua 1:8 Joshua 1:8 Church leaders should be grounded in the Word of God. Study it, meditate on it, love it, teach it, and depend on it.
Acts 2:42 Acts 2:42 Devoted to sound doctrine in the Word of God, devoted to true Chrisitan fellowship, devoted to good hospitality, devoted to the Lord's Supper, and constant in prayer, always depending on God
Colossians 3:16 See previously submitted answer.
Acts 2:42 Acts 2:42 Devoted to sound doctrine in the Word of God, devoted to true Chrisitan fellowship, devoted to good hospitality, devoted to the Lord's Supper, and constant in prayer, always depending on God
Colossians 3:16 See previously submitted answer.
July 12, 2024 at 2:01:40 PM
Joshua 1:8 Joshua 1:8 Church leaders should be grounded in the Word of God. Study it, meditate on it, love it, teach it, and depend on it.
Acts 2:42 Acts 2:42 Devoted to sound doctrine in the Word of God, devoted to true Chrisitan fellowship, devoted to good hospitality, devoted to the Lord's Supper, and constant in prayer, always depending on God
Colossians 3:16 See previously submitted answer.
Acts 2:42 Acts 2:42 Devoted to sound doctrine in the Word of God, devoted to true Chrisitan fellowship, devoted to good hospitality, devoted to the Lord's Supper, and constant in prayer, always depending on God
Colossians 3:16 See previously submitted answer.
July 12, 2024 at 2:01:38 PM
Joshua 1:8 Joshua 1:8 Church leaders should be grounded in the Word of God. Study it, meditate on it, love it, teach it, and depend on it.
Acts 2:42 Acts 2:42 Devoted to sound doctrine in the Word of God, devoted to true Chrisitan fellowship, devoted to good hospitality, devoted to the Lord's Supper, and constant in prayer, always depending on God
Colossians 3:16 See previously submitted answer.
Acts 2:42 Acts 2:42 Devoted to sound doctrine in the Word of God, devoted to true Chrisitan fellowship, devoted to good hospitality, devoted to the Lord's Supper, and constant in prayer, always depending on God
Colossians 3:16 See previously submitted answer.
July 12, 2024 at 2:01:38 PM
Joshua 1:8 Joshua 1:8 Church leaders should be grounded in the Word of God. Study it, meditate on it, love it, teach it, and depend on it.
Acts 2:42 Acts 2:42 Devoted to sound doctrine in the Word of God, devoted to true Chrisitan fellowship, devoted to good hospitality, devoted to the Lord's Supper, and constant in prayer, always depending on God
Colossians 3:16 See previously submitted answer.
Acts 2:42 Acts 2:42 Devoted to sound doctrine in the Word of God, devoted to true Chrisitan fellowship, devoted to good hospitality, devoted to the Lord's Supper, and constant in prayer, always depending on God
Colossians 3:16 See previously submitted answer.
July 12, 2024 at 2:01:35 PM
Selfishness, Pride, Bitterness, Laziness, Slothfulness, Divisiveness
July 12, 2024 at 2:00:44 PM
Selfishness, Pride, Bitterness, Laziness, Slothfulness, Divisiveness
July 12, 2024 at 2:00:37 PM
Watch yourself and your teaching. Neither one is more important than the other, they go hand in hand. Not just our lives and actions, but our theology and staying grounded in scripture. You might have all the correct theology, but if it hasn't transformed your mind and heart it's dead orthodoxy. If you have faith and true Christian living, but not being grounded in Good theology, you might easily slip away into false teachings that could destroy your faith. SO both life and theology are critically important.
July 12, 2024 at 2:00:25 PM
Watch yourself and your teaching. Neither one is more important than the other, they go hand in hand. Not just our lives and actions, but our theology and staying grounded in scripture. You might have all the correct theology, but if it hasn't transformed your mind and heart it's dead orthodoxy. If you have faith and true Christian living, but not being grounded in Good theology, you might easily slip away into false teachings that could destroy your faith. SO both life and theology are critically important.
July 12, 2024 at 2:00:20 PM
1- Laying down your rights for a weaker brother. Specifically regarding alcohol, not drinking around people unless you know they don't have a drinking problem and are ok with you drinking. 2- Setting clear boundaries when meeting with youth or women. Like never meeting a woman one on one, or behind a closed door (without a glass window) without a secretary or someone else who knows and can check in on you. Not just to be far from any temptation, but far away form any potential accusations. 3- Not being stubborn in your own ways of doing things. As an LB Church, the other elders and church look to the pastor for guidance in many ways, but that doesn't mean they will always agree with you. You need to humbly submit to their choices and direction, even if you disagrees. Being hard noised, arrogant, and stubborn will just cause problems and division in the leadership and church.
July 12, 2024 at 2:00:06 PM
1- Laying down your rights for a weaker brother. Specifically regarding alcohol, not drinking around people unless you know they don't have a drinking problem and are ok with you drinking. 2- Setting clear boundaries when meeting with youth or women. Like never meeting a woman one on one, or behind a closed door (without a glass window) without a secretary or someone else who knows and can check in on you. Not just to be far from any temptation, but far away form any potential accusations. 3- Not being stubborn in your own ways of doing things. As an LB Church, the other elders and church look to the pastor for guidance in many ways, but that doesn't mean they will always agree with you. You need to humbly submit to their choices and direction, even if you disagrees. Being hard noised, arrogant, and stubborn will just cause problems and division in the leadership and church.
July 12, 2024 at 1:59:59 PM
Above reproach is not sinless perfection . . . otherwise no one except Jesus could serve as an Elder. It is a man who daily repents, confesses, and believes in the forgiveness of sins freely given through Jesus Christ. Living daily in the righteousness of Christ.
July 12, 2024 at 1:59:44 PM
Above reproach is not sinless perfection . . . otherwise no one except Jesus could serve as an Elder. It is a man who daily repents, confesses, and believes in the forgiveness of sins freely given through Jesus Christ. Living daily in the righteousness of Christ.
July 12, 2024 at 1:59:40 PM
Acts 6:2-4 Lay Leader: Lay leader (deacons) must have a good reputation, full of the Spirit of God and wise.
1 Timothy 3:1-7 Pastor: 1 Timothy 3:1-7 Pastor: Elder/Overseer/Pastor must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, sober-minded (level headed), self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, not misusing alcohol, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money, and must manage his household well, keeping his children submissive.
1 Timothy 3:8:13 Lay Leader: see previous response
1 Timothy 3:1-7 Pastor: 1 Timothy 3:1-7 Pastor: Elder/Overseer/Pastor must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, sober-minded (level headed), self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, not misusing alcohol, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money, and must manage his household well, keeping his children submissive.
1 Timothy 3:8:13 Lay Leader: see previous response
July 12, 2024 at 1:59:24 PM
Acts 6:2-4 Lay Leader: Lay leader (deacons) must have a good reputation, full of the Spirit of God and wise.
1 Timothy 3:1-7 Pastor: 1 Timothy 3:1-7 Pastor: Elder/Overseer/Pastor must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, sober-minded (level headed), self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, not misusing alcohol, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money, and must manage his household well, keeping his children submissive.
1 Timothy 3:8:13 Lay Leader: see previous response
1 Timothy 3:1-7 Pastor: 1 Timothy 3:1-7 Pastor: Elder/Overseer/Pastor must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, sober-minded (level headed), self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, not misusing alcohol, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money, and must manage his household well, keeping his children submissive.
1 Timothy 3:8:13 Lay Leader: see previous response
July 12, 2024 at 1:59:22 PM
Guide, Shepherd, Instructor, Influential, Wise, Servant, Helpful
July 12, 2024 at 1:56:20 PM
We already do a devotional and prayer, but overall it would make the meeting shorter and make people happier to spend that extra time in devotions.
July 12, 2024 at 1:53:57 PM
Progress
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