Embracing Your Church as Family

What if your struggle to follow Christ passionately is because you haven’t committed to a church consistently?

Family Leaders (5:12)

• Pastors are called to labor diligently to meet the multifaceted needs of a church.
• Pastors are called to lead clearly by God’s authority, not through domineering or manipulative means.
• Pastors are called to teach boldly so that the church knows how to apply the truths of God’s Word.

“The church is organized under the authority of Jesus (Col. 1:18), the leadership of the pastors (Acts 20:28), the service of the deacons (1 Tim. 3:13), and the ministry of the members (Eph. 4:12).” -RC Bylaws

Family Members (5:13-15)

• Members are called to value their leaders due to their unique type of calling for the sake of the church (5:13a).
• We cannot tolerate an unwillingness to peacemaking within the Body of Christ (5:13b).
• A church family commits to relate intentionally and patiently with one another (5:14).
• Be careful that you don’t make others’ spiritual conditions suffer due to your unresolved issues (5:15).

You will only benefit from this church family according to the level of your commitment.