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Every church leader knows�the qualifications for elders and deacons that are spelled out in the Bible, but actually finding other leaders who fulfill the biblical qualifications can be difficult.
Thabiti Anyabwile writes from his expertise as a pastor and elder, showing how to identify and reproduce legitimate leaders and willing servants throughout the ranks of the local church. Balancing thoughtful analysis of pertinent passages with thorough application for practical use in a contemporary context, Anyabwile answers the questions, “Who should we look for to lead and serve in the church?” and “What should they do to fulfill their calling?”
- Sales Rank: #33905 in Books
- Brand: Baker and Taylor
- Published on: 2012-01-31
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 8.00" h x .60" w x 5.20" l, .44 pounds
- Binding: Paperback
- 176 pages
Review
“Choosing men who will lead your church is serious work. I commend this valuable resource to you from my friend and partner in the gospel, Thabiti Anyabwile. It is both thoughtful and practical. His insights in this book will help you recruit, enlist, and reproduce faithful leaders in your church.”
—James MacDonald, Pastor, Harvest Bible Chapel, Rolling Meadows, Illinois; author, Vertical Church
“Out of an obvious love for the local church, Pastor Thabiti takes biblical leadership very seriously. He takes it so seriously that he has written a book designed to be both biblical and accessible to the people of the church—clearly explaining the Bible’s teaching on the qualifications for leadership and so much more. After a careful exposition of every leadership qualification, he includes a list of helpful questions for the aspiring leader to ask one’s self and for those who will be interviewing such aspiring leaders. Thank you, Thabiti, for helping me to reflect more deeply on my calling as an elder and in my effort to raise up God-glorifying and people-loving leaders in Christ’s church for the next generation!”
—Tom Steller, Pastor for Leadership Development, Bethlehem Baptist Church, Minneapolis, Minnesota; Dean, Bethlehem College and Seminary
“How do we identify, pick, and train the leaders we so desperately need? Pastor Thabiti has written a very practical and theologically faithful book that addresses this critical issue, leaving no stone left unturned. Thabiti’s questions on each and every quality are some of the best I have seen. It is the kind of book you will want to keep on hand and refer to as you consider potential deacons and elders for the ministry. The book is down to earth, relevant, and very thought provoking.”
—Dave Kraft,�Life and Leadership Coach, Building Champions; author, Leaders Who Last; Mistakes Leaders Make
“This is a great book. On the surface, it’s an extended meditation on the biblical qualities of elders and deacons that causes you to think carefully about what God intends for his leaders. What should churches look for? Are you that kind of person? But underneath, it’s a radical reorientation of what leadership in the church is. Church leadership does not depend on academic or professional success, but on godliness. This book will help change the way church members and leaders think of leadership, what we value, what we cultivate. Leaders and members both will benefit.”
—Jonathan Leeman, Editorial Director, 9Marks; author, Church and the Surprising Offense of God’s Love
“Finding Faithful Elders and Deacons offers the sort of meditations from the Pastoral Epistles that would-be elders and deacons-in-training need. Yet, pastors and laymen alike will find these chapters to be insightful and poignant, for they are faithful to Scripture, culturally contextualized, and able to be implemented immediately. I am encouraged to think that there are thousands of well-meaning churches peddling along with mediocre religious practice that could be transformed into vibrant, Christ-pleasing, soul-winning, community-transforming churches if the officers of their congregations would humbly embrace the simple exhortations of this gracious work.”
—Eric C. Redmond,�Assistant Professor of Bible, Moody Bible Institute; Pastor of Adult Ministries, Calvary Memorial Church, Oak Park, Illinois
“Thabiti Anyabwile’s book has been a great reminder to me of the basics that can easily be forgotten in the race for ecclesiastical progress—namely, that we need faithful elders and deacons. Although this book is meant to help those looking for church officers to know what to look for, I found the questions to be a good tonic to my soul and a mirror exposing the areas in which I need to shape up as a church pastor.”
—Conrad Mbewe,�Pastor, Kabwata Baptist Church, Lusaka, Zambia �
“As a member of a pastoral team that is always at some point in the process of identifying, developing, and affirming elders and deacons, I welcome this very helpful book by Thabiti Anyabwile. Right from the start, with the simple clarity and conviction of the opening sentences, this book is marked by sound biblical teaching. The consistent transition into the practical counsel at the end of each chapter, however, is where this book really proves its worth. Finding Faithful Elders and Deacons will be a most useful primer for all those who are committed to doing church leadership by the Bible.”
—Mike Bullmore, Senior Pastor, CrossWay Community Church, Bristol, Wisconsin
About the Author
Thabiti M. Anyabwile (MS, North Carolina State University) is a pastor at Anacostia River Church in Washington, D. C. and the author of numerous books, including What is a Healthy Church Member?, The Faithful Preacher, and Finding Faithful Elders and Deacons. He serves as a council member with the Gospel Coalition, is a lead writer for 9Marks Ministries, and regularly blogs at Pure Church, hosted by the Gospel Coalition. He and his wife, Kristie, have been married for over twenty years and have three children.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful.
Developing Leaders to the Glory of God
By Dr. David Steele
A few years ago, I heard Thabiti Anyabwile preach at Together for the Gospel in Louisville. I remember being impressed with his pastoral heart, theologically precise mind, and his feet that were obviously set on obeying and glorifying God. His newest book confirms my first impressions at T4G.
Finding Faithful Elders and Deacons reads like cliff notes for men who either aspire to serve, or are currently serve in either office. And "cliff notes" is not a criticism; rather it is written in the most positive vein. This does not suggest watered-down content or "weak tea." Rather, it affirms the qualifications and responsibilities that emerge in Scripture for faithful elders and deacons. It reminds me of Biblical Eldership by Alexander Strauch - but tends to be less technical. While Anyabwile's treatment is theologically and exegetically accurate, it veers away from some of the more technical language and arguments that appear in Strauch.
The book is arranged in three parts. Part one and part two survey deacon and elder qualifications - in short how to find faithful leaders for the household of God. Part three summarizes the job description of pastors:
Elders Refute Error
Elders Avoid Myths and Train for Godliness
Elders Hope in God
Elders Command
Elders Let No One Despise Their Youth
Elders Set an Example
Elders Teach
Elders Grow
Elders Watch Their Life
Elders Watch Their Doctrine
Finding Faithful Elders and Deacons is a welcome and needed reminder for churches who are set on living, leading, and shepherding to the glory of God. This is an important book and deserves to be read. Highly recommended!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful.
Useful, Practical, and Encouraging.
By Jeff Tell
I knew this book was sorely needed when one person in our church suggested making someone else a deacon so that they would start coming to church more regularly!
This book fills a void in a much needed way. It is practical, and easily readable. Anyabwile walks through the texts that describe the requirements for elders and deacons, and gives help to those in churches who are looking for the next generation of rising leadership. Anyabwile ends each chapter with practical questions (with explanations) to help you locate those who are leadership material, and what sorts of things you should be looking for in their lives.
Although the purpose of this book seems rather narrow, in reality it will be helpful in a much broader range of applications. The descriptions of a faithful elder and deacon are really just descriptions of a mature Christian, and therefore this could be a useful tool for discipleship. It is certainly also a useful and convicting book for those already serving in these capacities. Carefully walking through each of the qualifications is a useful bit of accountability, encouragement, and admonition.
If I had to nitpick, I would wish that the book was more broadly and explicitly Christ centered. Anyabwile does give fair warning in the introduction that no elder or deacon is perfect, and that we must always undertake these offices in full reliance on the grace of God given to us in Christ. But still, given the nature of the book, as one that undertakes to describe the quality of person who is qualified to serve in the church, I believe that it could have been edifying to refer to our dependence on Jesus more regularly. No one in themselves is fit to serve as an under-shepherd in Christ's church. But in his grace, God calls men to serve him in his church, and to model Christ as they do so. Still, this is a useful book that I'm sure I will be referring back to regularly.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful.
An Extremely Useful Primer For Biblical Leadership in the Church
By Dr. David P. Craig
In this book experienced pastor Thabiti Anyabwile writes three sections on how to find deacons, elders, and specify what their roles are in the church. Pastor Anyabwile gives the pertinent biblical requirements for deacons and elders, and gives numerous helps on biblical qualifications, traits to watch for, and questions and observations for examining whether or not those under consideration are wise choices for the respective offices of elder and deacon.
I think the best way to use this book is to use it as Thabiti Anyabwile intended it to be used:
"First, use it prayerfully. Pray for pastors and elders as they shepherd and serve the sheep. Pray for more men to be raised up in the congregation for this important work. Pray that the Lord would pour out his grace on those serving these tasks. Pray that the members of the church would show genuine appreciation, love, and care for their shepherds. Pray that all the men in the church would grow in the qualities that elders should possess. Pray that men would have a godly desire to give their lives in serving the body of Christ as servant-leaders.
Second, use this book practically. The book does not delve into a lot of detailed argumentation, hoping instead to make application easily and quickly. I want the book to help in actually doing something--identifying and training elders--not just considering something. Put the suggestions into practice, and improve them with the experience and wisdom that come from your particular church setting and other faithful leaders.
Finally, use the book pedagogically. That is, use it to teach and instruct. Perhaps a church needs to select its first elders after a period of planning and study. Pastors may wish to use these brief chapters to `flesh out' for the average church member which qualities the congregation as a whole needs to be looking and praying for in their prospective elders. Examination and pastoral search committees may find similar help."
Take it from my own experience in over twenty years of pastoring - you want to get all the help you can in the wise selection of, praying for, training of, and role implementation of your elders and deacons - because the church will ultimately rise to great heights or fall to low depths based on the quality, character, and biblical execution of it's leaders.
I highly recommend this book for church planters, existing leadership teams, solo pastors, deacons, and elders. It serves as a concise handbook that you can use to strengthen your existing leadership, develop future leaders, and most certainly add health and value to Christ's church as you seek to be a good steward of its most valuable resources.
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