Eldership Training | Four12

Authority and responsibility are inseparable.  Elders have been given authority to lead the people and look after Christ's bride, preparing her for His return. In this session, Mike warns us that elders will be held responsible for leading the sheep – it is a great privilege and awesome responsibility.  Four12 Global Podcasts Mike Davies serves on eldership in Joshua Generation Church. He is married to Chantal, and they have two daughters. He loves to see people equipped to effectively serve the Kingdom of God through teaching and writing. Follow him on Facebook for more.

How do we partner with the apostolic to build a healthy church?   In this session, Mike reminds us of the privilege it is to be part of an apostolic household. Elders should work in partnership with the apostolic to build a healthy church. We must be open to inviting apostolic gifts to help, audit and add what we are lacking to our local congregations.  Four12 Global Podcasts Mike Davies serves on eldership in Joshua Generation Church. He is married to Chantal, and they have two daughters. He loves to see people equipped to effectively serve the Kingdom of God through teaching and writing. Follow him on Facebook for more.

How to recognise and raise up new leaders.  We need to be able to lead strong people and release them into all that God has for them. In this session, Mike emphasises the importance of consistently recognising, equipping, and releasing new leaders. Four12 Global Podcasts Mike Davies serves on eldership in Joshua Generation Church. He is married to Chantal, and they have two daughters. He loves to see people equipped to effectively serve the Kingdom of God through teaching and writing. Follow him on Facebook for more.

Are we recognising and releasing the gifts Christ has already placed among us?    In this session, Mike reminds us that there are incredibly gifted people among us. We need to recognise, trust, and enable them to serve in the way they have been called and gifted by Christ. Four12 Global Podcasts Mike Davies serves on eldership in Joshua Generation Church. He is married to Chantal, and they have two daughters. He loves to see people equipped to effectively serve the Kingdom of God through teaching and writing. Follow him on Facebook for more.

How do we effectively partner with deacons?   Do we truly trust the deacons to fulfil important roles within the life of the church? As an eldership and leadership team, we need to understand the role of a deacon in the church to partner with them effectively. In this session, Mike expands on the role of deacons in ensuring a healthy church.  Four12 Global Podcasts Mike Davies serves on eldership in Joshua Generation Church. He is married to Chantal, and they have two daughters. He loves to see people equipped to effectively serve the Kingdom of God through teaching and writing. Follow him on Facebook for more.

Are we shepherding well?   In this session, Mike compares elders to shepherds, as scripture shows. This requires living among and spending time with the sheep, giving of ourselves to the church, and making sure that each saint is being discipled.  Four12 Global Podcasts Mike Davies serves on eldership in Joshua Generation Church. He is married to Chantal, and they have two daughters. He loves to see people equipped to effectively serve the Kingdom of God through teaching and writing. Follow him on Facebook for more.

What does a healthy church look like?   In this session, Mike reminds us of the importance of regular audits and outside perspective to ensure the health of our congregations.   Four12 Global Podcasts Mike Davies serves on eldership in Joshua Generation Church. He is married to Chantal, and they have two daughters. He loves to see people equipped to effectively serve the Kingdom of God through teaching and writing. Follow him on Facebook for more.

Preaching is a powerful tool.   In this session, Mike explains that preaching is just one of the many tools we have to lead and shape people. We must make the most of our preaching opportunities and work together with our leaders to transform lives through what is taught. Four12 Global Podcasts Mike Davies serves on eldership in Joshua Generation Church. He is married to Chantal, and they have two daughters. He loves to see people equipped to effectively serve the Kingdom of God through teaching and writing. Follow him on Facebook for more.

Unity brings blessing!   In this session, Mike encourages us towards Godly unity, where we balance diversity but remain united. We find true, Godly unity when we each focus on and are found in Christ.  Four12 Global Podcasts Mike Davies serves on eldership in Joshua Generation Church. He is married to Chantal, and they have two daughters. He loves to see people equipped to effectively serve the Kingdom of God through teaching and writing. Follow him on Facebook for more.

Are we building with Jesus or pushing Him out to protect our own position?  The parable of the tenants tells a scary story. Jesus speaks of how a tenant kills the son of a landowner in an attempt to keep the inheritance for themselves. In this session, Mike reminds us that in today’s world, church leaders can reject what Jesus is saying because they fear losing their position of power. We need to recognise that Jesus is the Head and that we must submit to Him no matter the cost. He builds His church – not us.  Four12 Global Podcasts Mike Davies serves on eldership in Joshua Generation Church. He is married to Chantal, and they have two daughters. He loves to see people equipped to effectively serve the Kingdom of God through teaching and writing. Follow him on Facebook for more.

What is expected of elders' wives?   What can and should elders’ wives be doing in the life of the church? In this session, Mike emphasises that we each have a responsibility to exercise whatever gifts and calling the Lord has for us. We should all live in obedience to Christ, not the expectations of man.   *Disclaimer: As with any area of our lives, we need to maintain a healthy balance. The purpose of this session is not to see any person doing less than Jesus asks them to do. Our aim is to see all of our elders' wives understand that they play an invaluable part within the team and have a responsibility to exercise whatever gifts and calling the Lord has for them. Life should be lived in obedience to Christ, not the expectations of man nor the imagined obligations of the non-existent office of the 'elder's wife.'  Four12 Global Podcasts Mike Davies serves on eldership in Joshua Generation Church. He is married to Chantal, and they have two daughters. He loves to see people equipped to effectively serve the Kingdom of God through teaching and writing. Follow him on Facebook for more.

Is our identity as elders genuinely rooted in Christ?    In this session, Mike explains that we shouldn’t value our own contribution, gifting, or opinion too highly or find our value in the function we fulfil, but rather with humility, play our position in the team.  Four12 Global Podcasts Mike Davies serves on eldership in Joshua Generation Church. He is married to Chantal, and they have two daughters. He loves to see people equipped to effectively serve the Kingdom of God through teaching and writing. Follow him on Facebook for more.

Leading without letting ourselves get in the way.   In this session, Mike looks at our various defaults and biases and shares more about how we can compensate for them to represent Jesus well, bringing balance through Scripture. Four12 Global Podcasts Mike Davies serves on eldership in Joshua Generation Church. He is married to Chantal, and they have two daughters. He loves to see people equipped to effectively serve the Kingdom of God through teaching and writing. Follow him on Facebook for more. 

Understanding the link between faithfulness and fruitfulness as elders.  In this session, Mike shares about the link between faithfulness and fruitfulness, and where we may need to adjust.  Four12 Global Podcasts Mike Davies serves on eldership in Joshua Generation Church. He is married to Chantal, and they have two daughters. He loves to see people equipped to effectively serve the Kingdom of God through teaching and writing. Follow him on Facebook for more.

Exploring the character qualifications for elders outlined in the Bible.  In this session, Mike looks at the character qualifications for elders through a modern lens. He encourages us to regularly audit ourselves against the Biblical list and the principles it represents.   Key Scriptures: 1 Timothy 3 & Titus 1  Four12 Global Podcasts Mike Davies serves on eldership in Joshua Generation Church. He is married to Chantal, and they have two daughters. He loves to see people equipped to effectively serve the Kingdom of God through teaching and writing. Follow him on Facebook for more.