Leading God's Way: What Does the Bible Say?
Paul and Barnabas appointed elders in every church (Acts 14:23). If your congregation doesn't have elders yet, the work of preparing men to lead needs to start now.
Leading God's Way: What Does the Bible Say? is a bilingual study by Matthew Allen and Jason Schofield on God's plan for leadership in the local church. Every lesson appears in English and in Spanish, translated by Jaime Restrepo.
How This Study Helps
Many congregations, especially young or small ones, go years without elders. Men aren't sure what the qualifications really mean, and churches aren't sure how to begin. Without a plan, leadership never develops.
This study was written to encourage churches of Christ in South America to begin working toward elderships, and it serves any congregation in the same place. It examines the eldership in detail through 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1, then adds lessons on basic leadership principles that help men prepare to lead and serve. A question-and-answer section takes up common concerns.
Format & Features
Six lessons, two appendices, and a question-and-answer section, totaling 159 pages: about 79 in English and 79 in Spanish. It's sold as a PDF download. Print copies can be printed on demand; contact us for details.
Who It's For
Congregations without elders, men preparing to serve, preachers training future leaders, and bilingual or Spanish-speaking churches.
Common Questions
Is it in English or Spanish?
Both. The English lessons come first and the full Spanish translation makes up the second half.
Can I get a printed copy?
Yes. Print copies are made on demand. Contact us to order.
What passages does it cover?
Mainly 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1, along with broader biblical principles of leadership.
About the Authors
Matthew Allen is the pulpit minister at Cornerstone Church of Christ in Centerville, Ohio, and co-owner of Spiritbuilding Publishers. With more than three decades of preaching across the country and abroad, he writes for Christians who want substance, clarity, and the steady encouragement of grace. He wrote this study with Jason Schofield, and Jaime Restrepo translated it into Spanish.
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Product Details
- Authors: Matthew Allen and Jason Schofield
- Translator: Jaime Restrepo
- Publisher: Spiritbuilding Publishers
- Lessons: 6, plus two appendices and a Q&A section
- Pages: 159 (English and Spanish)
- Format: PDF download; print on demand