What's Up With Church Leaders?

Sermon Notes

Old Testament Leaders

• Prophets

• Judges

• Priests

• Kings

New Testament

• Apostles

• Bishops/Pastors/Overseers/Elders

• Deacons

Implications for Believers Today

1. Jesus turned the leadership model upside down. Matt 20:25 Heb 1:1-3

2. New Testament leaders are given roles, not titles.

3. Local churches are instructed to have qualified overseers. 1 Peter 5:2-7