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How to Lead When You Are Young

Scott Risley

1 Timothy 4:11-16

God isn't into the seniority system. He's looking to rescue people and He will work through everyone who is willing, even if they are young. Paul talks to Timothy on the importance of what he does and how it relates to his leadership as a young man. We look at the importance of church commitment and look at the downsides if we lack in this area.

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Organic Leadership in Action

Dennis McCallum

1 Timothy 4:12-16

Paul encourages Timothy to continue to lead the church with humility and service. The main instruction he gives Timothy is to dedicate to preaching and teaching of the Word. Through Timothy's commitment to spiritual character and undying effort to the New Testament church, others will see his progress in the faith.

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The Character of a Spiritual Leader, Part 2

Conrad Hilario

1 Timothy 3:3-13

Christian leadership is vastly different than the kind of leadership that we often see in our culture. The character qualifications for elders and deacons are a picture of spiritual maturity. Some of these qualities include hospitality, perseverance, gentleness, and authenticity. Elders and deacons are also called to lead their families, learn to teach well, and to avoid both drunkenness and the love of money.

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The Character of a Spiritual Leader

Conrad Hilario

Titus 1:5-7

The Bible speaks of the desire to lead for God as a noble ambition. Instead of setting a standard of gifting or talent, God instead chooses to set a standard of character. Some of these character qualifications for elders include: being above reproach, being self-controlled, being level-headed, and to have a well-ordered life.

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Leadership in the Organic Paradigm II

Dennis McCallum

1 Timothy 3:2-13

Paul continues to describe to Timothy godly traits of a potential overseer (elder). He also describes another office of leadership within the church: a deacon. Paul outlines character qualities of deacons for both men and women. According to this passage, deacons can be either male or female.

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Gender Roles Within God's Community

Conrad Hilario

1 Timothy 2:1-15

Many are bothered by passages in the Bible that seem to promote misogyny. When interpreted critically in light of grammar and history, there are numerous problems with this common interpretation of Scripture and many compelling alternatives. Rather than promoting discrimination towards women, Paul in his letter to Timothy is actually stressing the need to fight false teaching.

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Leadership in the Organic Model

Dennis McCallum

Titus 1:5-7

Paul gives Timothy guidelines on how to wisely choose elders (leaders) in the Ephesian church. These guidelines are character qualifications of potential leaders ranging from reputation to stability. The importance of having elders is explained and a brief history given on how, over time, Christianity has strayed away from the model described in 1 Timothy.

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Men, Women and Leadership

Scott Risley

1 Timothy 2:1-15

In this chapter, we look at some controversial passages regarding women in the church at Ephesus. These teachings have been twisted and used to sordid gain in the centuries since Paul wrote this. We learn how to interpret scripture with scripture and see what God's truth has to say on women in leadership, discipleship, and purpose in the body

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Strategies for Men and Women in Ephesus

Dennis McCallum

Proverbs 31:16

Paul instructs Timothy on how men and women should behave within the church. Traditionally, this passage is interpreted that women cannot teach or lead meetings. Through the guiding principles of hermeneutics and learning Ephesian culture, we see that Paul is actually correcting a common false teaching that was gaining popularity. Therefore, Paul is not expressing that women should not teach or lead the church. Teaching refers frequently to Kroeger and Kroeger's book "I Suffer Not a Woman: Rethinking 1 Timothy 2:11-15 in Light of Ancient Evidence" as an important work in helping to understanding this passage.

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