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6. Conclusion
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Complete this lesson by sharing these final thoughts
Now that you have completed this course, identify the action items you want to make personally and together as a board.
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1. Commit to regularly attending Bible study. 2. Commit to personal daily devotions. 3. Commit to personally visiting members in my assigned zone of responsibility. 4. Preparing one or more devotions that I can use in my home visits. 5. (If not the chairperson) Commit to preparing any reports for my board and sending them to the chairperson at the time requested. 6. (If the chairperson) Commit to requesting reports well ahead of meetings, preparing, and sending in advance the agenda, minutes, and all reports to those responsible for attending the meeting. 1. Commit at least 30 minutes per meeting for studying the Word together as a board. 2. Commit at least 15 minutes per meeting for prayer together as a board. Each board person will pray for someone in his/her zone. 4. Commit to reviewing all reports between meetings so that our time together can be better spent discussing and making decisions. 5. Commit to organizing our board so that every member is visited regularly every year. 6. Commit as a board to getting together one Sunday evening per month for calling to make appointments for home visits to members. 7. Commit to regular performance reviews for our pastor(s), prioritizing listing things that he does well, identifying one or two areas for improvement, and together developing a continuing education plan supported by the congregation. PLUS: Meet with the Pastor, Board of Elders and Church Councel and share what I've learned on this course and how I've been inspired to be a better Chairperson through better devotions and meetings with congregation members. Voter's member meetings will include better devotional time through scripture reading and including members of the congregation not yet serving on a board etc. | danoystryk@gmail.com | 10/27/2025 |
The Prophet Isaiah in 50:4 wrote, "The Soverereign Lord Has given me a well-instructed tongue to know the Word that sustains the weary. He wakens me morning by morning, wakens my ear to listen like one being instructed." In this busy world we may feal weary or just too old to grow in spiritual wisdom and perhaps to weary to serve him. All of us need to strengthen our resolve through Bible study and prayer. All of us should stive to take on s renewed Christian Spirit every day. As members of God's Kingdom God calls us to rely on Him to conquer the barriers between who we think we are and who God wants us to be. God wants us to be a blessing to each other and assures us that He will help us do this. All we need to do is ask it in prayer. No matter what age we are we are assured we can face the future knowing God will always lead us to victory. This is what it means to be an overcomer. Remember, if your Bible is falling apart, it usually means that you are not. Obeying the Bible may be difficult, but is eccentual to live in harmony and humility. Let us pray: Loving Jesus, You are the one who goes before us to provide the way. As in John 14:6 it says that You are the way, and the truth, and the life. We humbly confess that we do not always know where we are going or how best to get there. You are the light of the world; be our light in a world of spiritual darkness. Keep our hearts and our feet moving in the right direction always. Jesus in Your heavenly and glorious name we pray. Amen | danoystryk@gmail.com | 10/27/2025 |
Acts 6:2-4 Lay Leader: Lay leaders should run things like food programs, VBS, etc. 1 Timothy 3:1-7 Lay Leader: Elders, which are lay leaders, a man above reproach that helps the Pastor lead the church. 1 Timothy 3:8:13 Lay Leader: Deacons, men of good character and high moral standards. | danoystryk@gmail.com | 10/27/2025 |
Elders. I beleiev our elders are folowing the above guidlines. | danoystryk@gmail.com | 10/25/2025 |
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Philippians 4:6 See Previously Submitted answer.
1 Timothy 2:1-2 See Previously Submitted answer.
James 5:16 See Previously Submitted answer.
1 Timothy 2:1-2 See Previously Submitted answer.
James 5:16 See Previously Submitted answer.
July 12, 2024 at 2:02:11 PM
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.
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.
July 12, 2024 at 2:01:40 PM
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.
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.
July 12, 2024 at 2:01:38 PM
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.
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.
July 12, 2024 at 2:01:38 PM
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.
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.
July 12, 2024 at 2:01:35 PM
Selfishness, Pride, Bitterness, Laziness, Slothfulness, Divisiveness
July 12, 2024 at 2:00:44 PM
Selfishness, Pride, Bitterness, Laziness, Slothfulness, Divisiveness
July 12, 2024 at 2:00:37 PM
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.
July 12, 2024 at 2:00:25 PM
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.
July 12, 2024 at 2:00:20 PM
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.
July 12, 2024 at 2:00:06 PM
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.
July 12, 2024 at 1:59:59 PM
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.
July 12, 2024 at 1:59:44 PM
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.
July 12, 2024 at 1:59:40 PM
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
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
July 12, 2024 at 1:59:24 PM
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
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
July 12, 2024 at 1:59:22 PM
Guide, Shepherd, Instructor, Influential, Wise, Servant, Helpful
July 12, 2024 at 1:56:20 PM
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.
July 12, 2024 at 1:53:57 PM
Hopefully there are less questions and discussion.
July 12, 2024 at 1:52:17 PM
July 12, 2024 at 1:51:15 PM
July 12, 2024 at 1:50:38 PM
Progress
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