21 | Extra Credit: An Elder Led Church

Scripture

Primary Text:

Titus 1:5-9 

Supplemental Text:

Romans 12:3-8, Romans 16, Acts 20:17-30 

Prayer

Prayer for Elders & Leadership: 

Lord, we ask that you protect our elders, our leadership, and our staff from Satan’s attacks. Please provide them with solid direction, wisdom, and humble hearts. Help our overseers as they obediently strive to be good stewards of our people and our resources. During this time of transition, strengthen our leadership and preserve the unity of the church. Amen. 

Year-End Prayer: 

Dear God, as the year draws to a close and we look toward the future, help us to keep our eyes on You. Give us the courage to take Next Steps in our faith. You have uniquely wired all of Your children, so we ask that You would help us find our place in the body where we can best serve You and Your people. Protect us from mission drift and remind us of our purpose: To be a church for the unchurched who will lead people to know, love, and follow Jesus Christ. Amen. 

Resources  

Mission Drift by Peter Greer and Chris Horst 

Venture Leadership 

“A Look to the Future” 

S.O.A.P. METHOD

Use this tool to study God’s Word 

Romans 10

SCRIPTURE 

Write which passage of scripture you are reading. 

What is this text saying? What is the context? How does it fit with the verses before and after it? Are there any commands or instructions? 

APPLICATION 

How can you apply this verse to your life? What does this mean today? What is God saying to you? 

PRAYER 

Respond to the passage in prayer. Ask God to help you apply this truth to your life and spend some time listening to what He may be telling you.