Cheryl Schatz

I have not had time yet to read through all the comments here as I just now finished the final graphics for the cover of the DVD editing project that has been on my plate for the last couple of months.

However I would like to jump in and give my opinion on leadership. If this is a repeat of what anyone else says, please pardon me for not having read all the comments yet. The key verse is 1 Timothy 3:1

1 Tim 3:1 (ESV) The saying is trustworthy: If anyone aspires to the office of overseer, he desires a noble task.

1 Tim 3:1 (LITV) Faithful is the Word: If anyone reaches out to overseership, he desires a good work.

The place of leadership is a “good work” and a “noble task”. Anyone may desire this and work hard to be in a place of service to the body.

While there are many who have taken leadership and distorted into a thing of abuse, the bible shows that true, godly leadership is a thing to be desired and it is an excellent work and goal. We need to lift up those who attain to the place of a godly example and who work hard to protect the flock from the wolves. With these true leaders we will know them by their fruits. Their fruits will never be lordship over others but true servanthood towards the body and looking out for the body of Christ’s interests before their own. To these kinds of leaders we give our love and respect as we desire to live godly lives in Christ.

The ungodly work of the false shepherds is not our example. The godly work of those who follow the true Shepherd and our Lord is a fitting example to submit to learn from learn.

I hope this helps!
Cheryl