As stated we believe that Jesus Christ is the Head of the Church .We believe in the New Testament model of church Government where we see Apostles planting, establishing and working into Local Churches, raising up an Eldership Team who would then lead and govern the local church working together with a team of Deacons. (Titus 1 v 5. Acts 14 v 21-28.)
1 Tim 5 v 17 The elders who direct the affairs of the church well are worthy of double honour, especially those whose work is preaching and teaching. Note ~ It is the elders (plural) and not boards or deacons who are to “direct the affairs of the church”.
Leadership at all levels is always in plurality ~ Church Acts 15 v 22. Elders Acts 20 v 17-31.
1 Pet 5 v 1. Deacons Acts 6 v 1-7. Translocal Eph 4 v 11-16.
Biblical Leadership is one of shepherding, going ahead of the sheep, leading them to green pastures and still waters Ps 23 and protecting the sheep against savage wolves, Acts 20v29. Leadership starts at Home 1 Tim 3v5, “If anyone does not know how to manage his own family, how can he take care of God’s church ?” The Greek word here is -proistemi- which means to stand before. Our leadership style should therefore not simply be one of management or rulership but one of standing in front – of a shepherd – leading by example – inspiring – protecting – caring.
Leaders should always have the heart of a father ~ wanting their children to go further.
By:
1. ~ Building away from themselves and not towards themselves (1 Cor 4 v 17. Acts 8 v 4-17.).
2 ~ Being prepared to pass on the Baton (Deut 34 v 4-9. John 20 v 21,22.).
3 ~ Going beyond the 3rd Generation (2 Tim 2 v 1-2. Ps 103 v 17).