11:02 AM On Dec. 4 I will be holding a church leadership workshop in Durham, NC. I thought you might be interested in the reading assignments that must be completed prior to the workshop. If you are interested in the topic, you might want to take a look at them yourself. You can print out the list and check off the boxes as you complete your reading.
□ The Book of Acts.
Essays by Alan Knox:
□ 1. Elders (Part 1) – Introduction
□ 2. Elders (Part 2) – Character
□ 3. Elders (Part 3) – Leadership
□ 4. Elders (Part 4) – Teaching
□ 5. Elders (Part 5) – Shepherding
□ 6. Elders (Part 6) – Overseeing
□ 7. Elders (Part 7) – Conclusion
□ What does it mean to lead among the church?
□ How leaders work WITH the church.
□ When a leader is just one person among the church.
□ When elders/pastors don’t have to act like employees.
□ Why I’m glad not to be that kind of pastor.
□ Leadership is not decision-making.
Essays by Arthur Sido
□ Pastor principal professional pay.
□ Knowledge, edification, and worship.
□ Preaching the Word is not just for pastors.
Essays by Dave Black
□ Paul’s “Thankless Thanks” in Phil. 4:10-20
□ What Does a New Testament Church Look Like?
□ The Thessalonian Road to Self-Support
□ Sacerdotalism Or Every-Member Ministry?
□ Recovering Paul’s Perspective on Pastoral Leadership
□ Why We Must Insist On Every-Member Ministry
□ Building Christ’s Church: His Way or Mine?
Booklet by Alexander Strauch