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Qualifications of
A Leader/teacher
One reason there are so few laborer is because certain qualifications are
required to teach the Word of God. No spiritually minded church would allow just
anyone to teach their people, therefore, let us examine some Scriptural
qualifications that should be considered.
1. Every leader/teacher should be
"Born-Again"
No person should be allowed to give instruction in the Word of God if they are
not saved. The Scriptures are spiritually discerned, and the unregenerated
(unsaved) person has no divine illumination of the Word of God.
2. Every leader/teacher should be an
active "Member" of the church
Every teacher should be a member in "good standing" of the local church. All
teaching should reflect the doctrinal positions outlined in the "Statement of
Faith" contained in the church constitution.
3. Every leader/teacher should be
"Faithful"
Every leader/teacher should be faithful (1 Corinthians 4:2). By this is meant
that the leader/teacher should be faithful to the Lord; faithful to the Sunday
school program; faithful to the Sunday morning worship service; faithful to the
Sunday evening worship service; faithful to Bible Study; faithful to all special
services such us revival services, prayer meetings, homecoming services,
dedication and ordination services, baptismal services, and the observance of
the Lord's Supper. Whenever possible, the leader/teacher should be an "Example"
to others in the church by their faithful support of all services.
4. Ever leader/teacher should be
"Loyal"
Every leader/teacher should be loyal first and foremost to the Lord Jesus Christ
and the Word of God. However, the teacher should be loyal to the overall vision
and ministries of the church. By this meant that the leader/teacher should be
loyal to All teachings programs; loyal to the pastor's authority and leadership
as the ordained man sent by God to edify the saints by teaching, preaching,
superintending, counseling, and example; loyal to the deacons, trustees, Sunday
school superintendent, and youth director. A leader/teacher who murmurs and
complains about the ministries of the church will only cause dissention and
strife. The Lord considers "he that sow discord among the brethren" an
abomination (Proverb 6:16-19).
5. Every leader/teacher should be
"Doctrinally Sound"
No novice (beginner) should ever be place into a position of teaching.
Leaders/teachers should be men and women who have spent considerable time
studying and learning the Word of God. Sadly, many churches fail miserably in
this respect. Many young, immature new converts and quickly placed into
positions of teaching when they themselves have need to be taught (Hebrews
5:12-14).
6. Every leader/teacher should live a
"Separated life"
Every leader/teacher teach not only by word of mouth, but by example. It is
vital to understand the importance of maintaining "high standards" as a teacher.
Our daily walk of life should reflect the very image of our Lord (Romans
12:1-2). No teacher will ever convince their pupils that living holy is
important unless they themselves live holy.
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