Christ Church Bartlett

Antioch: A Model Church for Diverse Leadership Acts 11:25-30, 13:1-3 I. God clearly established human leadership over the church, but only with the understanding that Jesus remains the Head of the body. (Acts 11:26, 13:1-3) II. There are three primary words in the New Testament that describe God-ordained leadership in the church, but they all represent the same office. (1 Peter 5:1-5) A. Elder - represents seasoned men with life experience, spiritual maturity, wisdom, and sober judgment B. Pastor - represents nurturing the church, by protecting, feeding, correcting, and leading C. Overseer - represents supervision and governance over the church (also one who visits) III The Bible almost always refers to a plurality of elders to lead a local church. (Acts 13:1-3) IV. Having a plurality of elders naturally creates more opportunity to have diversity among leadership. (Acts 13:1-3) 6 primary categories where we should see Diversity 1. Race 2. Age 3. Economic Status 4. Education 5.