Dates TBA

Topic

Memory Verses

Homework

9/26

Leadership in the Local Church

1 Tim. 3**;

Titus 1:5-9**

• Read the excerpt from Watchman Nee’s book, Spiritual Authority, pp. 67-74, 107-110, 115-122, and the article by Ray Stedman. In one or two pages, describe how each author’s view of leadership authority in the church differs, critique both views, and then share your own view.

10/10

Church Authority

Mark 10:40-45**

Heb. 13:17*

• Read Matthew 18. Answer the following questions and support your answer with references to verses in this chapter: What attitude does someone need to have to approach God? How does God view people who stumble and drift away from him? How does he view those who cause others to stumble? What should our attitude be towards people who fall into sin? Now focus on vs. 15-17. What should Christians do when someone is falls into sin? In light of your answers to the previous questions, what is the goal of confronting another Christian when they sin?

10/24

Church Discipline

Matt. 18:15-17**;
1 Cor. 5**

• Read the following passages: Matt. 6:33; Lk. 12:33,34; Acts 11:27-30; Rom. 15:25-27; 1 Cor. 9:1-18; 1 Cor. 16:1-4; 2 Cor. 8,9; Phil. 4:16-19; 2 Thes. 3:7-9; 1 Tim. 3:3,8; 1 Tim. 6:6-10, 17-19. If you were forming a new church, what policies would you establish for the collection and distribution of money? How should it be handled and spent? Support your view by citing the passages above or others that you are familiar with.

11/7

Church Finances

• Complete the God’s Part in Ministry assignment.

11/28

Two keys to an enduring ministry

• Study for the exam.

Exam:

Track 1: Take exam at the Study Center on or before (date TBA).

Track 2: Take exam at the Study Center on or before (date TBA).