2010 Truth Magazine Lectures
The Holy Spirit revealed the qualities which fit men for this noble work. These qualifications are as stringent as God meant for them to be, but no more than that. Through time, many have erred in appointing men to serve who did not measure up to the standard given. Churches have suffered because of that. On the other hand, some have read more into the qualifications than the Lord stated. This has been the cause of endless disputes and has sometimes kept churches from having the leadership they needed.
It does not take a Solomon to know that many churches are suffering a crisis in leadership. Some congregations have existed for years with no elders to lead or deacons to serve and with none in sight. Something is wrong when that situation prevails. Some churches have good and capable elders but are not working to train and develop men to continue that good work. These lectures deal with the qualifications, need for, and examples of Scriptural leaders of God’s church. 295 pages. paperback.

Topics:
Simon Peter: Every Man A Leader - Steve Wolfgang
Leaders in the Church: Paul - Bruce Key
Leaders in the Church: Barnabas - Steve Niemeier
The Family Qualifications - Bobby Graham
The Work of Elders - Sherrel Mercer
Training Men To Serve - Gary Watt
The Non-Family Qualifications - Bobby Schrimsher
The Elders' Relationship to the Church - Jesse Flowers
The Terms Used To Describe Elders - Mike Vierheller
The Qualifications As They Relate to the Work - Randy Blackaby
When Elders Abuse Their Authority - Jerry Blount
The Work of Deacons - Terrell Bunting
Historical Controversies Over Leadership - Ron Halbrook
Women in Business Meetings - Tom Roberts
The Authority of Elders - Tom O'Neal
Ladies Class Topics:
Qualifications of Elders and Deacons' Wives - Sherelyn Mayberry
Women's Role in the Church - Kate Mitchell
Great Women I Have Known - Bobby Adams
Additional Articles:
The Process of Appointing Officers - Ron Halbrook
Elders and Communication - Ron Halbrook