Philippians 4:6 See Previously Submitted answer.
1 Timothy 2:1-2 See Previously Submitted answer.
James 5:16 See Previously Submitted answer.

Joshua 1:8 Joshua 1:8 Church leaders should be grounded in the Word of God. Study it, meditate on it, love it, teach it, and depend on it.
Acts 2:42 Acts 2:42 Devoted to sound doctrine in the Word of God, devoted to true Chrisitan fellowship, devoted to good hospitality, devoted to the Lord's Supper, and constant in prayer, always depending on God
Colossians 3:16 See previously submitted answer.

Joshua 1:8 Joshua 1:8 Church leaders should be grounded in the Word of God. Study it, meditate on it, love it, teach it, and depend on it.
Acts 2:42 Acts 2:42 Devoted to sound doctrine in the Word of God, devoted to true Chrisitan fellowship, devoted to good hospitality, devoted to the Lord's Supper, and constant in prayer, always depending on God
Colossians 3:16 See previously submitted answer.

Joshua 1:8 Joshua 1:8 Church leaders should be grounded in the Word of God. Study it, meditate on it, love it, teach it, and depend on it.
Acts 2:42 Acts 2:42 Devoted to sound doctrine in the Word of God, devoted to true Chrisitan fellowship, devoted to good hospitality, devoted to the Lord's Supper, and constant in prayer, always depending on God
Colossians 3:16 See previously submitted answer.

Joshua 1:8 Joshua 1:8 Church leaders should be grounded in the Word of God. Study it, meditate on it, love it, teach it, and depend on it.
Acts 2:42 Acts 2:42 Devoted to sound doctrine in the Word of God, devoted to true Chrisitan fellowship, devoted to good hospitality, devoted to the Lord's Supper, and constant in prayer, always depending on God
Colossians 3:16 See previously submitted answer.

Selfishness, Pride, Bitterness, Laziness, Slothfulness, Divisiveness

Selfishness, Pride, Bitterness, Laziness, Slothfulness, Divisiveness

Watch yourself and your teaching. Neither one is more important than the other, they go hand in hand. Not just our lives and actions, but our theology and staying grounded in scripture. You might have all the correct theology, but if it hasn't transformed your mind and heart it's dead orthodoxy. If you have faith and true Christian living, but not being grounded in Good theology, you might easily slip away into false teachings that could destroy your faith. SO both life and theology are critically important.

Watch yourself and your teaching. Neither one is more important than the other, they go hand in hand. Not just our lives and actions, but our theology and staying grounded in scripture. You might have all the correct theology, but if it hasn't transformed your mind and heart it's dead orthodoxy. If you have faith and true Christian living, but not being grounded in Good theology, you might easily slip away into false teachings that could destroy your faith. SO both life and theology are critically important.

1- Laying down your rights for a weaker brother. Specifically regarding alcohol, not drinking around people unless you know they don't have a drinking problem and are ok with you drinking. 2- Setting clear boundaries when meeting with youth or women. Like never meeting a woman one on one, or behind a closed door (without a glass window) without a secretary or someone else who knows and can check in on you. Not just to be far from any temptation, but far away form any potential accusations. 3- Not being stubborn in your own ways of doing things. As an LB Church, the other elders and church look to the pastor for guidance in many ways, but that doesn't mean they will always agree with you. You need to humbly submit to their choices and direction, even if you disagrees. Being hard noised, arrogant, and stubborn will just cause problems and division in the leadership and church.

1- Laying down your rights for a weaker brother. Specifically regarding alcohol, not drinking around people unless you know they don't have a drinking problem and are ok with you drinking. 2- Setting clear boundaries when meeting with youth or women. Like never meeting a woman one on one, or behind a closed door (without a glass window) without a secretary or someone else who knows and can check in on you. Not just to be far from any temptation, but far away form any potential accusations. 3- Not being stubborn in your own ways of doing things. As an LB Church, the other elders and church look to the pastor for guidance in many ways, but that doesn't mean they will always agree with you. You need to humbly submit to their choices and direction, even if you disagrees. Being hard noised, arrogant, and stubborn will just cause problems and division in the leadership and church.

Above reproach is not sinless perfection . . . otherwise no one except Jesus could serve as an Elder. It is a man who daily repents, confesses, and believes in the forgiveness of sins freely given through Jesus Christ. Living daily in the righteousness of Christ.

Above reproach is not sinless perfection . . . otherwise no one except Jesus could serve as an Elder. It is a man who daily repents, confesses, and believes in the forgiveness of sins freely given through Jesus Christ. Living daily in the righteousness of Christ.

Acts 6:2-4 Lay Leader: Lay leader (deacons) must have a good reputation, full of the Spirit of God and wise.
1 Timothy 3:1-7 Pastor: 1 Timothy 3:1-7 Pastor: Elder/Overseer/Pastor must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, sober-minded (level headed), self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, not misusing alcohol, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money, and must manage his household well, keeping his children submissive.
1 Timothy 3:8:13 Lay Leader: see previous response

Acts 6:2-4 Lay Leader: Lay leader (deacons) must have a good reputation, full of the Spirit of God and wise.
1 Timothy 3:1-7 Pastor: 1 Timothy 3:1-7 Pastor: Elder/Overseer/Pastor must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, sober-minded (level headed), self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, not misusing alcohol, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money, and must manage his household well, keeping his children submissive.
1 Timothy 3:8:13 Lay Leader: see previous response

Guide, Shepherd, Instructor, Influential, Wise, Servant, Helpful

We already do a devotional and prayer, but overall it would make the meeting shorter and make people happier to spend that extra time in devotions.

Hopefully there are less questions and discussion.