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Biblical function of spiritual leaders |
| I Timothy 3:1-13 | Only a few believers are Biblically qualified to function as spiritual leaders. A Biblically qualified spiritual leader will be: of high moral Biblical character -if married and a parent, faithful in marriage and a Biblically functioning parent -self-controlled and not controlled by drugs, alcohol or money. |
| Ephesians 4:11-16
II Timothy 4:1-5 I Peter 5:1-4 |
God has gifted certain spiritua1 leaders to train believers from being baby to mature Christians. Such spiritual leaders will have patience as they carefully teach, correct and encourage advancing believers. |
| Matthew 28:18-20
I Corinthians 11:23-32 |
Spiritual leaders will teach believers that water baptism identifies us publicly with Jesus Christ. Believers will be taught that communion or the Lord's Supper is a ritual to remind us to reject temptation and enjoy fellowship with God. |