Pattern for Church Leadership

Paul was on his way to Jerusalem, but he took a rather circuitous route and decided not to return to Ephesus but to have the elders of the church to come to him at the city of Miletus, just south of Ephesus. This they did and Paul had a famous meeting with them there. This meeting is important, because of the brief account that is given of Paul’s charge to them. There are at least three things important for those who would lead the Lord’s Church.

I. The dedication: The example of Paul Himself. Offering up of Self to Christ. II. The activity: Shepherding God’s Flock; III. The Substance: The word of Grace.