1. 1 Timothy 3 13 Those who have served well gain an excellent standing and great assurance in their faith in Christ Jesus. Assurance

2. Hebrews 10: 19 Therefore, since we have confidence

3. Assurance Hebrews 10: 19 Therefore, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, 20 by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain, that is, his body, 21 and since we have a great priest over the house of God, 22 let us draw near to God with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith

4. Assurance Hebrews 10: 19 Therefore, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, 20 by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain, that is, his body, 21 and since we have a great priest over the house of God, 22 let us draw near to God with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water.

5. Assurance Hebrews 10: 19 Therefore, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, 20 by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain, that is, his body, 21 and since we have a great priest over the house of God, 22 let us draw near to God with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water. 23 Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess,

6. Assurance Hebrews 10: 19 Therefore, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, 20 by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain, that is, his body, 21 and since we have a great priest over the house of God, 22 let us draw near to God with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water. 23 Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful.

7. Assurance Hebrews 10: 19 Therefore, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, 20 by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain, that is, his body, 21 and since we have a great priest over the house of God, 22 let us draw near to God with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water. 23 Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. 24 And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, 25 not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another...

8. “Know who you are” “Recognise and resist wrong ideas” “Guidance of homosexuality” “Encourage Prayer” “Fight the battle” “God wants all to be saved” “Character of a leader”

9. 1 Timothy 3 1 Here is a trustworthy saying: Whoever aspires to be an overseer desires a noble task. Leadership 3 words 2 concepts Overseer = Elder Titus 1 6 An elder must be blameless, faithful to his wife, a man whose children believe and are not open to the charge of being wild and disobedient. 7 Since an overseer manages God’s household, he must be blameless—not overbearing, not quick–tempered, not given to drunkenness, not violent, not pursuing dishonest gain.

10. 1 Timothy 3 1 Here is a trustworthy saying: Whoever aspires to be an overseer desires a noble task. Leadership 3 words 2 concepts Wisdom Guidance Responsibility Authority Practical servant

11. 1 Timothy 3 1 Here is a trustworthy saying: Whoever aspires to be an overseer desires a noble task. A good aspiration 1 Peter 5 1 To the elders among you, I appeal as a fellow elder... 2 Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, watching over them - not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not pursuing dishonest gain, Leadership Care not gain

12. 1 Timothy 3 1 Here is a trustworthy saying: Whoever aspires to be an overseer desires a noble task. A good aspiration 1 Peter 5 1 To the elders among you, I appeal as a fellow elder... 2 Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, watching over them - not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not pursuing dishonest gain, Leadership Responsibility not profit Care not gain

13. 1 Timothy 3 1 Here is a trustworthy saying: Whoever aspires to be an overseer desires a noble task. A good aspiration 1 Peter 5 1 To the elders among you, I appeal as a fellow elder... 2 Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, watching over them - not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not pursuing dishonest gain, but eager to serve ; 3 not lording it over those entrusted to you, Leadership Service not power Responsibility not profit Care not gain

14. 1 Timothy 3 1 Here is a trustworthy saying: Whoever aspires to be an overseer desires a noble task. A good aspiration 1 Peter 5 1 To the elders among you, I appeal as a fellow elder... 2 Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, watching over them - not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not pursuing dishonest gain, but eager to serve; 3 not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock. Leadership Service not power Responsibility not profit Care not gain Example not exception

15. 1 Timothy 3 1 Here is a trustworthy saying: Whoever aspires to be an overseer desires a noble task. Leadership Service not power Responsibility not profit Care not gain Example not exception 1 Peter 5 1 To the elders among you, I appeal as a fellow elder... 2 Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, watching over them - not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not pursuing dishonest gain, but eager to serve; 3 not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock. 4 And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away. Future reward not financial gain A good aspiration

16. The mediocre teacher tells. William A. Ward 1 Timothy 3 2 Now the overseer is to be above reproach... 7 He must also have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the devil’s trap. Something different expected of leaders Leaders embody teaching 1 Timothy 3 8 In the same way, deacons are to be worthy of respect, sincere,

17. 1 Timothy 3 2 Now the overseer is to be above reproach... 7 He must also have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the devil’s trap. Something different expected of leaders 1 Timothy 3 8 In the same way, deacons are to be worthy of respect, sincere, The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. William A. Ward Leaders embody teaching

18. 1 Timothy 3 2 Now the overseer is to be above reproach... 7 He must also have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the devil’s trap. Something different expected of leaders 1 Timothy 3 8 In the same way, deacons are to be worthy of respect, sincere, The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. William A. Ward Leaders embody teaching

19. The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires. William A. Ward 1 Timothy 3 2 Now the overseer is to be above reproach... 7 He must also have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the devil’s trap. Something different expected of leaders Leaders embody teaching 1 Timothy 3 8 In the same way, deacons are to be worthy of respect, sincere,

20. 1 Timothy 3 2 Now the overseer is to be above reproach... 7 He must also have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the devil’s trap. Something different expected of leaders Leaders embody teaching Non-Christians judge Christianity by it’s leaders 1 Timothy 3 8 In the same way, deacons are to be worthy of respect, sincere, Luke 12: 48 But the one who does not know and does things deserving punishment will be beaten with few blows. From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded; and from the one who has been entrusted with much, much more will be asked.

21. SCBC - levels of involvement Attendance do not pose a real risk to others attending Welcome to all who

22. SCBC - levels of involvement Attendance Membership Agree with Church’s beliefs, vision and values For any who declare themselves as Christians and May not be achieving harmony of belief and practice

23. SCBC - levels of involvement Attendance Membership Leadership Gifted and Called Harmony between belief and practice

24. Example is not the main thing in influencing others, it is the only thing. --Albert Schweitzer

25. 1 Timothy 3 2 Now the overseer is to be above reproach... 7 He must also have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the devil’s trap. Something different expected of leaders Leaders embody teaching But if we are still sinners! How do we know what has to be practiced? Different lists Non Christians judge Christianity by it’s leaders

26. SCBC - Leaders Values

27. Seeking to serve Jesus as their Lord and Saviour 1 Timothy 3 2 Now the overseer is to be above reproach... able to teach... 9 They must keep hold of the deep truths of the faith with a clear conscience... 13 Those who have served well gain an excellent standing and great assurance in their faith in Christ Jesus.

28. SCBC - Leaders Values Seeking to serve Jesus as their Lord and Saviour Current ongoing prayerful relationship with God Acts 6 3 Brothers and sisters, choose seven men from among you who are known to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will turn this responsibility over to them... 5 This proposal pleased the whole group. They chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit ; also Philip, Procorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas from Antioch, a convert to Judaism.

29. SCBC - Leaders Values Seeking to serve Jesus as their Lord and Saviour Current ongoing prayerful relationship with God A regular worshipper at Church services, in good relationship with the Leadership of the Church 1 Timothy 3 2 Now the overseer is to be above reproach... not quarrelsome... 8 worthy of respect, sincere

30. SCBC - Leaders Values Seeking to serve Jesus as their Lord and Saviour Current ongoing prayerful relationship with God A regular worshipper at Church services, in good relationship with the Leadership of the Church Part of the Church for at least a year 1 Timothy 3 2 Now the overseer is to be above reproach... 6 He must not be a recent convert, or he may become conceited and fall under the same judgment as the devil... 10 They must first be tested; and then if there is nothing against them, let them serve 1 Timothy 3 10 They must first be tested; and then if there is nothing against them, let them serve

31. SCBC - Leaders Values Seeking to serve Jesus as their Lord and Saviour Current ongoing prayerful relationship with God A regular worshipper at Church services, in good relationship with the Leadership of the Church Part of the Church for at least a year Devoted to and respected by own family 1 Timothy 3 2 Now the overseer is to be above reproach... 4 He must manage his own family well and see that his children obey him, and he must do so in a manner worthy of full respect. 5 (If anyone does not know how to manage his own family, how can he take care of God’s church?)

32. SCBC - Leaders Values Seeking to serve Jesus as their Lord and Saviour Current ongoing prayerful relationship with God A regular worshipper at Church services, in good relationship with the Leadership of the Church Part of the Church for at least a year Devoted to and respected by own family Even tempered - not violent or aggressive in any walk of life 1 Timothy 3 2 Now the overseer is to be above reproach... not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, ✗

33. SCBC - Leaders Values Seeking to serve Jesus as their Lord and Saviour Current ongoing prayerful relationship with God A regular worshipper at Church services, in good relationship with the Leadership of the Church Part of the Church for at least a year Devoted to and respected by own family Even tempered - not violent or aggressive in any walk of life Abstaining from sexual activity outside of heterosexual marriage Ephesians 5 3 But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality 1 Timothy 3 2 Now the overseer is to be above reproach... faithful to his wife... 12 A deacon must be faithful to his wife ✗

34. SCBC - Leaders Values Seeking to serve Jesus as their Lord and Saviour Current ongoing prayerful relationship with God A regular worshipper at Church services, in good relationship with the Leadership of the Church Part of the Church for at least a year Devoted to and respected by own family Even tempered - not violent or aggressive in any walk of life Abstaining from sexual activity outside of heterosexual marriage Self controlled – free from any addictive behaviour or habit 1 Timothy 3 2 Now the overseer is to be above reproach... self–controlled ✗

35. SCBC - Leaders Values Seeking to serve Jesus as their Lord and Saviour Current ongoing prayerful relationship with God A regular worshipper at Church services, in good relationship with the Leadership of the Church Part of the Church for at least a year Devoted to and respected by own family Even tempered - not violent or aggressive in any walk of life Abstaining from sexual activity outside of heterosexual marriage Self controlled – free from any addictive behaviour or habit Of good speech free from gossip and foul language 1 Timothy 3 2 Now the overseer is to be above reproach... not quarrelsome... 11 In the same way, the women are to be worthy of respect, not malicious talkers but temperate and trustworthy in everything. ✗

36. SCBC - Leaders Values Seeking to serve Jesus as their Lord and Saviour Current ongoing prayerful relationship with God A regular worshipper at Church services, in good relationship with the Leadership of the Church Part of the Church for at least a year Devoted to and respected by own family Even tempered - not violent or aggressive in any walk of life Abstaining from sexual activity outside of heterosexual marriage Self controlled – free from any addictive behaviour or habit Of good speech free from gossip and foul language Honest and truthful 1 Timothy 3 2 Now the overseer is to be above reproach... 8 and not pursuing dishonest gain. 1 Timothy 1 10.... and liars and perjurers. And it is for whatever else is contrary to the sound doctrine 11 that conforms to the gospel concerning the glory of the blessed God, which he entrusted to me.

37. SCBC - Leaders Values Seeking to serve Jesus as their Lord and Saviour Current ongoing prayerful relationship with God A regular worshipper at Church services, in good relationship with the Leadership of the Church Part of the Church for at least a year Devoted to and respected by own family Even tempered - not violent or aggressive in any walk of life Abstaining from sexual activity outside of heterosexual marriage Self controlled – free from any addictive behaviour or habit Of good speech free from gossip and foul language Honest and truthful Having financial integrity – including not gambling 1 Timothy 3 2 Now the overseer is to be above reproach... 8 and not pursuing dishonest gain. 1 Timothy 6: 5... people of corrupt mind, who have been robbed of the truth and who think that godliness is a means to financial gain.

38. SCBC - Leaders Values Seeking to serve Jesus as their Lord and Saviour Current ongoing prayerful relationship with God A regular worshipper at Church services, in good relationship with the Leadership of the Church Part of the Church for at least a year Devoted to and respected by own family Even tempered - not violent or aggressive in any walk of life Abstaining from sexual activity outside of heterosexual marriage Self controlled – free from any addictive behaviour or habit Of good speech free from gossip and foul language Honest and truthful Having financial integrity – including not gambling Sober - not an abuser of any drug, solvent or drink 1 Timothy 3 2 Now the overseer is to be above reproach... temperate, self–controlled... 3 not given to drunkenness

39. SCBC - Leaders Values Seeking to serve Jesus as their Lord and Saviour Current ongoing prayerful relationship with God A regular worshipper at Church services, in good relationship with the Leadership of the Church Part of the Church for at least a year Devoted to and respected by own family Even tempered - not violent or aggressive in any walk of life Abstaining from sexual activity outside of heterosexual marriage Self controlled – free from any addictive behaviour or habit Of good speech free from gossip and foul language Honest and truthful Having financial integrity – including not gambling Sober - not an abuser of any drug, solvent or drink Dress in a way that cannot be construed as sexually distracting to others 1 Timothy 2 9 I also want the women to dress modestly, with decency and propriety, adorning themselves, not with elaborate hairstyles or gold or pearls or expensive clothes, 10 but with good deeds, appropriate for women who profess to worship God.

40. SCBC - Leaders Values Seeking to serve Jesus as their Lord and Saviour Current ongoing prayerful relationship with God A regular worshipper at Church services, in good relationship with the Leadership of the Church Part of the Church for at least a year Devoted to and respected by own family Even tempered - not violent or aggressive in any walk of life Abstaining from sexual activity outside of heterosexual marriage Self controlled – free from any addictive behaviour or habit Of good speech free from gossip and foul language Honest and truthful Having financial integrity – including not gambling Sober - not an abuser of any drug, solvent or drink Dress in a way that cannot be construed as sexually distracting to others Welcoming, friendly and loving 1 Timothy 3 2 Now the overseer is to be above reproach... hospitable

41. SCBC - Leaders Values Seeking to serve Jesus as their Lord and Saviour Current ongoing prayerful relationship with God A regular worshipper at Church services, in good relationship with the Leadership of the Church Part of the Church for at least a year Devoted to and respected by own family Even tempered - not violent or aggressive in any walk of life Abstaining from sexual activity outside of heterosexual marriage Self controlled – free from any addictive behaviour or habit Of good speech free from gossip and foul language Honest and truthful Having financial integrity – including not gambling Sober - not an abuser of any drug, solvent or drink Dress in a way that cannot be construed as sexually distracting to others Welcoming, friendly and loving Forgiving and merciful 1 Timothy 3 2 Now the overseer is to be above reproach... 3 not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome

42. SCBC - Leaders Values Seeking to serve Jesus as their Lord and Saviour Current ongoing prayerful relationship with God A regular worshipper at Church services, in good relationship with the Leadership of the Church Part of the Church for at least a year Devoted to and respected by own family Even tempered - not violent or aggressive in any walk of life Abstaining from sexual activity outside of heterosexual marriage Self controlled – free from any addictive behaviour or habit Of good speech free from gossip and foul language Honest and truthful Having financial integrity – including not gambling Sober - not an abuser of any drug, solvent or drink Dress in a way that cannot be construed as sexually distracting to others Welcoming, friendly and loving Forgiving and merciful Servant hearted 1 Peter 5 1 To the elders among you, I appeal as a fellow elder... 2 Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, watching over them - not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not pursuing dishonest gain, but eager to serve ; 3 not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock.

43. Leadership is doing what is right when no one is watching. --George Van Valkenburg

44. 1 Timothy 3 13 Those who have served well gain an excellent standing and great assurance in their faith in Christ Jesus. Assurance Confidence in God’s... Love Word Presence is strengthened when we offer ourselves to serve 1 Timothy 3 1 Here is a trustworthy saying: Whoever aspires to be an overseer desires a noble task.