Titus - Leadership

Leadership is clear

• responsibilities of a leader
• Responsibilities of those under a leader

Focus on the truth. Clearly communicate the word and faith.

Leadership Qualifications 1:6-9 Strong biblical marriage

Children are believers

• no debauchery
• no insubordination

This is hard - children are not perfect and could sometimes be classed as disobedient but we need to believe they are generally polite and loving.

Overseer You are God’s Steward Must be above reproach Not arrogant - humble Not quick tempered - patient/mercy Not a drunkard (need to be on top of) Not violent - lover of peace Not greedy for gain - giver/generous

My focus as overseer

Hospitable Lover of good Self controlled Upright Holy Disciplined

Titus 1:9 He must hold firm to the trustworthy word as taught, so that he may be able to give instruction in sound doctrine and also to rebuke those who contradict it.

Titus 1:5 Appoint leaders in every town Raise up - delegate - biblical principle

Titus 2:1 Teach what ACCORDS to sound doctrine.

• there is room to move outside the Bible as long as it lines up
• Ensure you can create and make the connection

Deal with subordinates who cause division

• 1:9, 10
• 1:13
• 2:15
• 3:10

Romans 16v17 - Division 2 Timothy 2v15-18 - Approved - Tested

Exhortation to good works

• 2:7
• 3:1
• 3:14

Links

Division - Biblical Defintion 03 All Notes/Loyalty Loyalty - a decision not emotional leadings