September to November 2011

September to November 2011 Structured Freedom

Freedom Structure

12 Princes- Heads of the 12 Tribes Our Current Structure Moses 70 Elders 12 Princes- Heads of the 12 Tribes Heads of Families All the Israelites

12 Princes- Heads of the 12 Tribes Moses 70 Elders 12 Princes- Heads of the 12 Tribes Leaders of 1000 Leaders of 100 Leaders of 50 Leaders of 10 All the Israelites

Exodus 18:17-27 – Qualities listed Deut 1:9-18 - Qualities listed Able men (brave , valiant) Fear God Truth Hate dishonest gain Deut 1:9-18 - Qualities listed Wise Discerning Experienced( tested, proven selves) People are the ones who choose & Moses confirms their choices

12 Princes- Heads of the 12 Tribes Moses 70 Elders Moses Main Role: Exodus 18:19-20 Intercession prayer- Teach Word 12 Princes- Heads of the 12 Tribes Leaders Main Role: Exodus 18:22 Problem solving, meet the needs Leaders of 1000 Leaders of 100 Leaders of 50 Leaders of 10 All the Israelites

12 Princes- Heads of the 12 Tribes Moses Main Role: Exodus 18:19-20 Intercession prayer- Teach Word Moses 70 Elders 2 years later: Numbers 11:1-30 Whole new level added 12 Princes- Heads of the 12 Tribes Leaders of 1000 Leaders of 100 Leaders Main Role: Exodus 18:22 Problem solving, meet the needs Leaders of 50 Leaders of 10 All the Israelites

Bottom Line Moses role was to prayer & intercession & teaching the Word of God Peoples practical needs were met by various levels of leadership Result- (Exodus 18:23) Moses able to continue to flourish in his service Peace – Shalom- with the nation

Apostles Church growing by 1000’s

Exodus 18:17-27 – Qualities listed Deut 1:9-18 - Qualities listed Acts 6:1-7 Qualities Good reputation Full of the Spirit Full of Wisdom Able to take charge People choose & Apostles affirm Exodus 18:17-27 – Qualities listed Able men (brave , valiant) Fear God Truth Hate dishonest gain Deut 1:9-18 - Qualities listed Wise Discerning Experienced( tested, proven selves) People are the ones who choose & Moses affirms their choices

Like leaders with Moses Apostles Like Moses Ministry of the Word Prayer 7 men chosen Like leaders with Moses Practical needs Church growing by 1000’s

Bottom Line in Acts 6 Apostles role was to the Word of God & prayer Peoples practical needs were met by new level of leadership Result- Acts 6:7 Word of God spreads Number of believers increases Bottom Line in Exodus 18 Moses role was to prayer & intercession Peoples practical needs were met by various levels of leadership Result- (Exodus 18:23) Moses able to continue to flourish in his service Peace – Shalom- with the nation

Gift oriented ministries by all Ministry of the Word ,Prayer, care of the body Elders Deacons Practical needs Gift oriented ministries by all Romans 12, Eph. 4, 1 Cor. 12, 1 Peter 4 Local Church

Wallenstein Bible Chapel Gift oriented ministries by all Elders Staff Deacons MMT Board of Directors Gift oriented ministries by all Romans 12, Eph. 4, 1 Cor. 12, 1 Peter 4 Local Church

Bottom Line at WBC Elders role to be devoted to the Word of God & prayer & caring for the family at WBC People to come to a personal faith- growth of the church – local and universal People discern their spiritual gifts and serve Peoples practical needs be met by new levels of leadership as needed Result Word of God spread Number of believers increases

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