September 1, 2013

Who Runs the Church? Part 3

Pastor: Pastor Marc Wragg Series: Selected Scriptures

We know that Christ is Lord of the Church and that we must look to Him for guidance and strength. We also know that the necessary authority and instruction to carry out the mission of His Church is found in God's Word, not in human leaders or local congregations. Yet Scripture clearly calls for each church to be led by a group of godly men who are specifically gifted and equipped by God to lead, protect, and feed His sheep on the truth. This practice of establishing local church leadership was begun by the Apostles and is initiated by the work of the Holy Spirit. The Spirit's work is manifested in men whose character, desire, and gifting evidences their call to the office of Elder in the local church.