1. September to November 2011

3. September to November 2011
Structured Freedom

4. Freedom
Structure

9. 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

10. 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

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

12. 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

13. 12 Princes- Heads of the 12 Tribes
Moses Main Role: Exodus 18: 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

14. 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

15. Apostles
Church growing by 1000’s

16. 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: Qualities listed
Wise
Discerning
Experienced( tested, proven selves)
People are the ones who choose & Moses affirms their choices

17. 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

18. 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

19. 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

20. 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

21. 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

22. What is your Role in this?