Articles & Questions On: Issues in Church Leadership/Ministry

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Title	Author	Posted On
Building A Visitor Friendly Church	Bill McRae	04/24/2012
Managing Expectations: Building Strong Relationships At Home, At Church, At Work	Bill McRae	04/12/2012
Leaving A Legacy Of Glory	Bill Lawrence	04/10/2012
Down, But Not Out - Discouragement in Ministry	Kay Daigle	07/22/2010
The Importance of Philippians for Today’s Missionary and His Ministry Partners	Dave Hagelberg	05/03/2010
Service with a Smile (John 13:1-17)	Keith Krell	03/03/2010
Run Your Own Race! (Week 2 Lecture)	Kay Daigle	12/09/2009
Sent Out on a Particular Race (Week 2)	Kay Daigle	12/07/2009
Interpretive Issues in 1 Timothy 2:12	Daniel B. Wallace	10/19/2009
Can Homosexuals Change?	Sue Bohlin	09/29/2009
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Find Your Mission and Focus Your Influence	Kay Daigle	09/28/2009
Answers to Questions Most Asked by Gay-Identifying Youth	Sue Bohlin	09/28/2009
When Someone in Your Congregation Says "I'm Gay"	Sue Bohlin	09/28/2009
Keys to Recovery from Same-Sex Attractions	Sue Bohlin	09/28/2009
Passing the Peace Pipe: Conflict Resolution	Dianne Miller	09/19/2009
Pitfalls of Leadership	Dianne Miller	09/19/2009
So You Think You Want to Be a Speaker	Sue Bohlin	08/14/2009
Recruiting Leadership	Kay Daigle	07/16/2009
The Influential Woman	Vickie Kraft	02/02/2009
Women in Leadership	Daniel B. Wallace	02/02/2009
Your Churches’ Policy Regarding Women in Ministry: The Risks and Rewards of a written Position Statement on this controversial topic	Multiple Authors	11/25/2008
Some Reflections on the Role of Women in the Church: Pragmatic Issues	Daniel B. Wallace	10/07/2008
Service with a Smile (1 Thessalonians 4:1-12)	Keith Krell	09/22/2008
A Model Ministry (1 Thessalonians 2:1-12)	Keith Krell	09/11/2008
Work and Wait (1 Thessalonians 1:1-10)	Keith Krell	09/08/2008
What Spiritual Male Leadership Looks Like in Scripture	Bob Deffinbaugh	06/13/2008
Titus 1:6-9 - Elders & Overseers	admin	04/22/2008
Islam Uncovered	Bill Lawrence	06/07/2007
Why?	Bill Lawrence	06/07/2007
Trust for Life (Part 4)	Bill Lawrence	06/07/2007
Frozen Lake, Frozen Spirits	Bill Lawrence	06/07/2007
The Great Wall Today	Bill Lawrence	06/07/2007
Cross-Broken Leadership (Part 3)	Bill Lawrence	06/07/2007
Fathers	Bill Lawrence	06/07/2007
70 and a Heart Transplant – Golf Carts and Grandkids?	Bill Lawrence	06/07/2007
The Dreaded L.D. (Part 2)	Bill Lawrence	06/07/2007
A Man, a Cart, and a Question	Bill Lawrence	06/07/2007
Slave Leadership (Part 6)	Bill Lawrence	06/07/2007
A Bum in Prague’s Old Town	Bill Lawrence	06/07/2007
A Strange Looking Character in the Zurich Airport	Bill Lawrence	06/07/2007
The Order of the Towel (Part 5)	Bill Lawrence	06/07/2007
Adriana – A Divine Mistake	Bill Lawrence	06/07/2007
Lip-Sync Leadership	Bill Lawrence	05/14/2007
Forming Davids for the 21st Century (Part 1)	Bill Lawrence	04/26/2007
"Step by Step" Mentoring Ministry	Debbie Stuart	01/22/2007
Women Mentoring Women: Qualified for Ministry	Vickie Kraft	12/19/2006
Session 6: Ministry in the Church	Center for Christian Leadership	10/20/2006
Session 3: Contexts of Ministry	Center for Christian Leadership	10/05/2006
Session 2: Ours for Others	Center for Christian Leadership	10/05/2006
Session 1: Expanding Your Concept of Ministry	Center for Christian Leadership	10/05/2006
Session 5: Ministry in the World	Center for Christian Leadership	10/05/2006
A Model of Spiritual Transformation	Center for Christian Leadership	10/05/2006
Session 4: Spirit-Directed Ministry	Center for Christian Leadership	10/05/2006
May I Take Your Order?	Chip Bell	09/13/2006
Retreats: First Things First	Sue Edwards	09/07/2006
Feminine Face of Leadership	Vickie Kraft	08/14/2006
Fall Forward in Women's Ministry	Debbie Stuart	08/04/2006
Fellowship-Driven Ministry?	Sandra Glahn	08/03/2006
Celebrity-Driven Christianity?	Sandra Glahn	08/03/2006
Seeing Ministry from the Clouds (Lesson 3)	Kay Daigle	08/02/2006
From Desperate Housewives to Dedicated Servants	Gwynne Johnson	08/01/2006
Women's Bible Study: Small Group Leader's Handbook	Kay Daigle	07/31/2006
How Jesus Ministered To Women	Gregg Cantelmo	03/08/2006
A Call for Authentic Leadership (Titus 1:5-16)	Jeff Miller	05/12/2005
The Valuable Ministries of Women in the Context of Male Leadership	Thomas R. Schreiner	04/14/2005
Role Distinctions in the Church Galatians 3:28	S. Lewis Johnson, Jr	04/13/2005
What Does It Mean Not to Teach or Have Authority Over Men 1 Timothy 2:11-15	Douglas Moo	04/13/2005
My Preaching Process	Bob Deffinbaugh	03/28/2005
The Nature of the Apostolic Office	Brittany C. Burnette	03/02/2005
Final Instructions and Greetings to Titus (Titus 3:9-15)	J. Hampton Keathley, III	12/21/2004
Instruction Concerning Various Groups (Titus 2:1-10)	J. Hampton Keathley, III	12/21/2004
Instruction Concerning Elders in the Church (Titus 1:5-9)	J. Hampton Keathley, III	12/20/2004
The Spirit-filled Servant and the Kingdom of God Isaiah 61:1-11	Allen Ross	12/20/2004
Exhortations to Heed God’s Call Isaiah 48:1-22	Allen Ross	12/15/2004
Service: Full-Body Participation	Jeff Miller	12/13/2004
Women in Leadership, Part 1: Setting the Stage	Daniel B. Wallace	09/13/2004
Paul’s Concept of Teaching and 1 Timothy 2:12	Charles Powell	08/27/2004
Representing Christ to a Postmodern World	Michael Patton	08/26/2004
Christianity Comes to Corinth (Acts 18:1-17)	Bob Deffinbaugh	08/13/2004
How to Have a Ministry	Bob Deffinbaugh	08/13/2004
When Division Becomes Multiplication (Acts 15:3-16:10)	Bob Deffinbaugh	08/13/2004
The Relationship Between Your Ministry and Your Occupation	Bob Deffinbaugh	08/13/2004
The Meaning of New Testament Ministry	Bob Deffinbaugh	08/13/2004
A Biblical Look at Leadership (Acts 27:1-44)	Bob Deffinbaugh	08/13/2004
2 Timothy: "Call to Completion"	Dwight Edwards	08/11/2004
How the Sovereign LORD God Prepares His Servants Isaiah 6:1-13	Allen Ross	08/05/2004
Exegetical Commentary on 3 John 1-15	W. Hall Harris III	08/02/2004
Overseeing the Overlooked (Joshua 18:1-10)	Jeff Miller	07/15/2004
Questionnaire for Pastoral Candidate	admin	07/09/2004
Some Thoughts and Questions on the Pastoral Search Process	Bob Deffinbaugh	07/09/2004
Pastoral Application	admin	07/09/2004
Final Exhortations Regarding Idleness in the Church (2 Thes. 3:6-18)	J. Hampton Keathley, III	07/03/2004
The Submission of Slaves to Masters (1 Peter 5:1-7)	Bob Deffinbaugh	07/03/2004
A Compelling Example for Ministry (1 Thess. 2:1-12)	J. Hampton Keathley, III	07/02/2004
Leaders on the Business End of Discipline: Answers to Some Questions	Daniel B. Wallace	06/30/2004
The Role of Women in the Book of Judges	Hampton Keathley IV	06/30/2004
Exhortation to Unity—A Final Word Concerning Obedience (Philippians 2:12-18)	Greg Herrick	06/29/2004
Did Priscilla “Teach” Apollos? An Examination of the Meaning of ἐκτίθημι in Acts 18:26	Daniel B. Wallace	06/29/2004
The Exhortation to Imitate Good Examples (Philippians 3:17-21)	Greg Herrick	06/29/2004
Timothy and Epaphroditus— Two Examples of Humility and Unity (Philippians 2:19-30)	Greg Herrick	06/29/2004
Exhortation to Unity—A Final Word Concerning Obedience (Philippians 2:12-18)	Greg Herrick	06/29/2004
Timothy and Epaphroditus—Two Examples of Humility and Unity (Philippians 2:19-30)	Greg Herrick	06/29/2004
Side by Side— The Story of Aquila and Priscilla	Richard L. Strauss	06/28/2004
The Reluctant “Fool” (2 Corinthians 11:16-29)	Bob Deffinbaugh	06/27/2004
Contrasting Christian Leaders With the Cultists (2 Cor. 10:1-18)	Bob Deffinbaugh	06/27/2004
Choosing Sides (2 Cor. 6:11–7:1)	Bob Deffinbaugh	06/27/2004
The Meekness, Membership and Ministry of the Believer (Romans 12:3-8)	Hampton Keathley IV	06/24/2004
When Martha was Mad at the Master (Luke 10:38-42)	Bob Deffinbaugh	06/24/2004
Conflicting Commitments (Luke 9:57-62)	Bob Deffinbaugh	06/24/2004
May Women be Deacons? A Prelude to Dialogue	Daniel B. Wallace	06/24/2004
Ministry, Money and Women (Luke 8:1-3)	Bob Deffinbaugh	06/22/2004
The Commencement of Jesus’ Ministry Matthew 4:12-25	Bob Deffinbaugh	06/22/2004
Paul’s Closing Words (1 Cor. 16)	Bob Deffinbaugh	06/08/2004
Headship and Head Coverings (1 Cor. 11:3-16)	Bob Deffinbaugh	06/08/2004
When a Right May Be Wrong (1 Cor. 9:1-23)	Bob Deffinbaugh	06/08/2004
Follow the Leader (1 Cor. 4:1-21)	Bob Deffinbaugh	06/07/2004
A Different Look at Leadership (1 Cor. 3:5-17)	Bob Deffinbaugh	06/07/2004
Testings and Ministry at Zaraphath (1 Kings 17:8-16)	J. Hampton Keathley, III	06/04/2004
Crisis of the Word or A Message to Pastors and Would-Be Pastors (2 Timothy 2:15)	Daniel B. Wallace	06/03/2004
A Biblical Philosophy of Ministry	J. Hampton Keathley, III	05/27/2004
Critical Concerns for Pastoral Ministry (1 Timothy 1:3-7)	J. Hampton Keathley, III	05/27/2004
Deacons and the Leadership of the Church	Daniel B. Wallace	05/27/2004
Conclusion to the Marks of Maturity	J. Hampton Keathley, III	05/26/2004
Mark #4: A Biblical Concept of Oneself	J. Hampton Keathley, III	05/26/2004
Mark #13: Having Courage and Being an Encourager	J. Hampton Keathley, III	05/26/2004
Introduction to Maturity	J. Hampton Keathley, III	05/26/2004
Mark #8: The Heart of a Servant	J. Hampton Keathley, III	05/26/2004
Mark #17: The Wisdom to Deal With Failure	J. Hampton Keathley, III	05/26/2004
Mark #3: A Powerful and Productive Private Life	J. Hampton Keathley, III	05/26/2004
Mark #12: Endurance or Perseverance and Patience	J. Hampton Keathley, III	05/26/2004
Qualifications for the Evaluation of Elders and Deacons	J. Hampton Keathley, III	05/26/2004
Mark #7: Moral Excellence	J. Hampton Keathley, III	05/26/2004
Mark #16: Accountability	J. Hampton Keathley, III	05/26/2004
Mark #2: Full of the Spirit and Wisdom	J. Hampton Keathley, III	05/26/2004
Mark #11: The Pursuit of Excellence	J. Hampton Keathley, III	05/26/2004
Mark #6: Biblical Conviction	J. Hampton Keathley, III	05/26/2004
Mark #15: A Team Player	J. Hampton Keathley, III	05/26/2004
Mark #1: An Example for Others to Imitate	J. Hampton Keathley, III	05/26/2004
Mark #10: Self-Control	J. Hampton Keathley, III	05/26/2004
Mark #5: Single-Minded Devotion to God	J. Hampton Keathley, III	05/26/2004
Mark #14: Faithfulness	J. Hampton Keathley, III	05/26/2004
The Distinctives of Christian Maturity and Leadership	J. Hampton Keathley, III	05/26/2004
Mark #9: Surrender and Self-Sacrifice	J. Hampton Keathley, III	05/26/2004
Who Should Run the Church? A Case for the Plurality of Elders	Daniel B. Wallace	05/25/2004
The New Testament Church—Its Leadership	Bob Deffinbaugh	05/25/2004
What it Takes to Lead the Church	Daniel B. Wallace	05/25/2004
The Teaching of Prayer in Bible Colleges and Seminaries	MaryKate Morse	05/21/2004
Indelible Ink: 22 Prominent Christian Leaders Discuss The Books That Shape Their Faith by Scott Larsen, General Editor	Ron Maness	05/14/2004

Question & Answers On: Issues in Church Leadership/Ministry

Questions
Regarding Galatians 3:28 and the "priesthood of the believer", why can't women be priests/ministers as well?
Can you please provide scripture and doctrine that explain whether our pastor can still be a pastor and church leader if he is being sued with regards to an affair he had over 10 years ago?
Should a church change the title from "deacon" to "coordinator"?
Can or should a Pastor who has been divorced by his wife continue in his role as pastor, even if the divorce was unbiblical?
Can I be a Pastor even though my wife was previously married and divored?
I gave money to a church for a building project that never happened. I asked for my money back and they told me it was gone. What can I do?
Is there any truth to my impression that if someone doesn't attend a leading seminary you can't really progress in scholarship? Does a person have to have a doctorate to be considered a scholar?
On the plurality of elders, does the popular practice of designating the presiding elder as the pastor have scriptural support?
In light of 1 Tim 2:12, when Paul states that women should not teach or exercise authority over men, do you feel that women should not preach in church, other than to a group of women or children? How about young men teaching?
Is it true that "Once a pastor, always a pastor?" How do you interpret Romans 11:29?

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Where in the Bible can I find scriptures on a pastor's responsibilities to his congregation?

I was wondering if you could guide me to a paper or other resources concerning "Ordination of Pastors."

Since the greek word for elder means "an old man, an elder", is the office of elder reserved for believers who are older and advanced in years?

According to Ephesians 4:11 shouldn’t pastors run the church?

What should be involved in church discipline for a church leader?

If a ministry isn’t authorized by the local church, is it illegitimate?

How can we discern false teachers?

If a woman wore a head covering, would this permit her to teach men?

How did Paul’s imprisonment impact his ministry?

Is a head covering for women the proper way to show submission?

Should pastors pay their tithe to the church?

Can women be elders?

Is there a difference in the qualifications of elders and deacons?

In regard to women, how do we define a service as “leading”?

What is the function of deacons?

Does 1 Tim. 3:11 refer to wives of deacons, or wives of both elders and deacons?

Is 1 Corinthians 6:9 implying a divorced man can never be a deacon?

I have some questions on submission to the pastor's and deacons' authority and leaving the church.

Is Heb. 13:4 saying that a divorced man can never be a deacon?

What are some thoughts on whether or not two should get married if they have come from different doctrinal backgrounds and are looking at going into the ministry?

Does Titus 1:6 require elders’ and deacons’ children to be believers?

Why do churches think they have to ‘entertain’ people?

Will you explain “husband of one wife” in relation to elders/deacons?

While I agree that our church needs a building, and they are right to raise money from the congregation, is it Biblical to hire someone to raise the money from our congregants?

What should I do to prepare for becoming a pastor?

Could you please help me understand the Biblical basis for support raising in ministry? Is it more desirable to be a tent-maker as you enter a ministry?

How much time should a pastor spend preparing a sermon?

My pastor says that the Bible doesn’t mention elders voting. Should elders vote?

Does 1 Tim. 3:2 mean a man must be married to be a pastor?

Should only pastors baptize people?

Is it okay for a pastor to marry two unbelievers?

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