Church Leadership — Easy as ABC!

Posted on January 5, 2015 by Steve Simms

Church Leadership . . .  abc

A) What’s the purpose of church leaders (for example, a pastor?)
Ephesians 4:12 says that it is “to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ.” (NEB) (“Saints” are ordinary Christ-followers (not super-duper ones).

B) What’s the most effective way to equip everyday Christ-followers to minister to one another and to nonbelievers? Hands-on practice–let them learn by doing.

C) What’s the best way to give ordinary Christ-followers hands-on practice in ministering to one another? Give them the time and the freedom during the Sunday worship service (and other church meetings) to hear and obey the promptings of the Holy Spirit by sharing testimonies, prayers, gifts of the Spirit, exhortations, words of encouragement, short teachings, Scriptures, insights, etc.

For more information, here’s a challenge to pastors:  Pastor Challenge for 2015.

Come see the ABCs of Church Leadership in “Action Because of Christ’s promptings” . . . at:

The Salvation Army Berry Street, 225 Berry St., Nashville 37207 on Sunday mornings @ 10:45.

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About Steve Simms

I like to look and think outside the box. In college I encountered Jesus Christ and I have been passionate about trying to get to know Him better ever since. My wife and I long to see the power and passion of the first Christ-followers come to life in our time. I have written a book about our experiences in non-traditional church, called, "Beyond Church: An Invitation To Experience The Lost Word Of The Bible--Ekklesia." If you need encouragement, search for: Elephants Encouraging The Room and/or check out my Amazon author page. Thank you!
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5 Responses to Church Leadership — Easy as ABC!

  1. Thomas Taylor Price's avatar Thomas Taylor Price says:
    January 6, 2015 at 3:36 pm

    http://youtu.be/5wvcw9hX7hM

    If you should click the link to view this video capsule of A Restored PHILADELPHIA, for best audio listening results, use earbuds or ear phones.

    I’m a regular CHRIST follower to whom the music and lyrics of this anthem was downloaded after meditating on Wm Penn’s Prayer for Philadelphia in 1684.

    I am becoming myself in HIM, having been released by Pastor, Rick Smail –
    who currently serves the people of New Life Church in Rochester, Indiana.

    As my pastor here in Philadlohia he made it a habit to frequently asked “….so what is Holy SPIRIT saying to you today” and thereby releasing me as a worship servant/leader to be poised to listen for the new song.

    Cradle Of LIBERTY became such an audible.

    Shalom in 2015 to you and yours Bro. Simms

    Thomas Taylor Price
    Philadelphia, PA

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  2. Dennis Brown's avatar Dennis Brown says:
    January 8, 2015 at 12:29 pm

    Great insight. You should write a (very short) book on how to do church! It’s really simple!

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