T h e C h a r a c t e r 11/18/2012 and Work of Elders

Titus 1:5-16
1. Church Leadership (v5b)
Church Planter appoints elders

10. hospitable 11. loving what is good 12. sensible 13. just 14. devout 15. self-controlled

In every city: a network of churches

16. holding fast the faithful word

The administrator divests his authority to regional planters

3. The Elders Work Stems from the Character (v9-16)

Holding fast to the faithful word, able to exhort and refute

2. Character of an Elder If any man (v6-9)

Overseer Gods steward 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. above reproach the husband of one wife having children who believe not accused of dissipation or rebellion not self-willed not quick-tempered not addicted to wine not pugnacious not fond of sordid gain

For there are many

Reprove them severely so that they may be sound in the faith

Nov. 11/18/12 11/25/12 Dec. 12/2/12 12/9/12 12/16/12 12/23/12 12/30/12 Jan. 1/6/13 1/13/13

The Character and Work of an Elder The Work of a Pastor God Rescued Us from Folly God Rescued Us for Fruitfulness The Announcement We Six Kings A Year of Opportunity The Covenant Love of God The Tough Love of God

Titus 1:5-16 Titus 2 Titus 3:1-7 Titus 3:7-15 Luke 1:26-38, Matt 1:18-24 Matthew 2 Proverbs 1:20-33 Hosea 1:1-11 Hosea 2:1-13