The Role of Careful Oversight

Series: Acts: The Advance of the Kingdom
Text: Acts 20:28
Theme: The Role of Careful Oversight

One: Careful oversight…

Two: …should be diligently exercised…

• Inward - over self
• Outward - over disciples

Three: …by qualified elders

• About elders…
  • Multiple elders in each church
  • Also called bishop & pastor
• Following the Holy Spirit
• Imitating the work of Christ

Four: …over God's church.

• Purchased with his blood
• Secured by his love