The Importance of Church Leadership

Introduction:

I. An example of leadership in church: Apostle Paul
A. Balancing humility and warmth with authority

 B. His concern for the proclamation of the truth

 C. He was not afraid to address issues

I. The basis for leadership: a common bond
A. A common faith

 B. A faith that is the result of God's work

III. The goal of leadership: spiritual maturity
A. Faith

 B. Knowledge

 C. Hope

IV. The importance of leadership: seen in 3 ways
A. The mission of Titus

 B. Paul's writing this letter

 C. It involves the eternal

Application: