Category Archives: Leadership

Elders: The Shepherding Model, Part 2

Posted on July 11, 2010 by Jay F Guin

External focus If the elders delegate enough of the other work, they may well find themselves with enough time to focus on shepherding families and individual members. And if this is the Spirit’s leading, it’s a plan many congregations are … Continue reading →

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Elders: The Shepherd Model, Answers to Questions

Posted on July 10, 2010 by Jay F Guin

[Relocated from the comment section] Jim asked, We, as Shepherds, have and do struggle with this from time to time, especially when we first became Shepherds. I am interested in seeing the various opinions and suggestions that will be put … Continue reading →

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Elders: The Shepherding Model, Part 1

Posted on July 10, 2010 by Jay F Guin

I get emails — I thought I’d get your perspective on what a biblical eldership looks like. Our current elders are using the Lynn Anderson material (DVD, workbooks, etc) “They Smell Like Sheep,” to try to become better shepherds, but … Continue reading →

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Clergy & Laity: He says he’s suffering from burn out. Is he serious? (The Minister)

Posted on July 9, 2010 by Jay F Guin

In my view, most cases of preacher burn out are the fault of the elders, the congregation, or our unchallenged traditions. But sometimes, it’s the preacher. Preachers can burn themselves out by — * Not praying enough * Not taking … Continue reading →

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Clergy & Laity: He says he’s suffering from burn out. Is he serious? (Simple Church)

Posted on July 8, 2010 by Jay F Guin

One of the most important books in church literature to come out in a while is Simple Church: Returning to God’s Process for Making Disciples. It’s a quick and easy read — and very powerful. It’s premise is, well, simple: … Continue reading →

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Clergy & Laity: He says he’s suffering from burn out. Is he serious? (Murmuring)

Posted on July 6, 2010 by Jay F Guin

Now that we’ve solved the problems with elders, we need to address murmuring by the congregation. (Heb 13:17 ESV) 17 Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they are keeping watch over your souls, as those who will have to give … Continue reading →

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Clergy & Laity: He says he’s suffering from burn out. Is he serious? (Elders/Staff Relationship)

Posted on July 4, 2010 by Jay F Guin

Once we have properly selected elders — that is, once we’ve selected those chosen by God — and once we’ve equipped them for a very difficult office, we need to decide how they should relate to the ministerial staff. The … Continue reading →

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Clergy & Laity: Why Aren’t Preachers Also Elders?

Posted on July 2, 2010 by Jay F Guin

Matthew wrote in a comment, I’m enjoying this series a lot – thanks. Would you be willing to analyze the historical trajectory/reasons in the Churches of Christ which keep Church of Christ preachers from being elders (as in other congregational … Continue reading →

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Clergy & Laity: He says he’s suffering from burn out. Is he serious? (Elder Training)

Posted on July 2, 2010 by Jay F Guin

Developing better elders is the first step toward overcoming this plague of burn out. It’s not enough, but it’s essential. Once we have men in the eldership with the right raw material — the right gifts — we need for … Continue reading →

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Clergy & Laity: He says he’s suffering from burn out. Is he serious? (Elders Who Aren’t Jackasses)

Posted on July 1, 2010 by Jay F Guin

Yes, he’s serious. From Monday Morning Insight, by Todd Rhodes, Forty-eight percent of them think their work is hazardous to their family well-being. Another 45.5 percent will experience a burnout or a depression that will make them leave their jobs. … Continue reading →

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