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First Baptist Church, Spartanburg June 29, 2008 - #965 Dr. Don Wilton THE MARKS OF A HEALTHY CHURCH (Part II) I Thessalonians 5:12-28 The Leadership Priority Four Terms: 1. ELDER Key Words a. Mature b. Wise 2. OVERSEER Key Words a. Spiritual Oversight b. Authority 3. PASTOR Key Words a. Feed b. Protect 4. LEADER Key Words a. Discernment b. Guidance So what does the pastor do? 1. HE LABORS AMONG THE PEOPLE a. By proclaiming the Gospel b. By explaining and apply the truth c. By warning and admonishing the sheep d. By counseling from the Scriptures 2. HE HAS CHARGE OVER THE PEOPLE 3. HE INSTRUCTS THE PEOPLE WHAT MUST THE OCNGREGATION OF PEOPLE DO? 1. Hold their spiritual leaders in high regard 2. Live together in harmony and peace
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