Truth For Life Daily Program Elders (Part 1 of 3)
Nov 8, 2025
Discover the crucial role of church elders as Alistair Begg delves into Paul's instructions for effective leadership. He highlights how proper oversight is foundational to church health and explores the importance of teaching rooted in Scripture. Alistair discusses the dynamics of plural eldership for accountability and the honor elders deserve based on their work. Moreover, he touches on qualifications, emphasizing integrity and the significance of being a one-woman man. Join in for a fascinating exploration of spiritual leadership!
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Leadership Shapes Church Health
- Leadership quality determines the health and order of churches and families.
- Defective leadership explains most unresolved problems in a local church.
Airport Scene Illustrates Leadership Failure
- Alistair Begg recounts a chaotic airport incident to illustrate poor parenting and leadership.
- He ties that failure back to how family disorder spills into church life.
Elder, Overseer, Shepherd Are Linked
- Biblical terms for leaders carry overlapping roles: presbyter (elder), episkopos (overseer), and shepherd.
- Leadership combines oversight, teaching, and pastoral care under Scripture's authority.
In addition to preaching the Gospel, the apostle Paul recognized the importance of establishing effective church leadership. Listen to Truth For Life as Alistair Begg walks us through Paul’s instruction concerning the function and responsibility of elders.