When Elders Clash
“I pray that they will all be one, just as you and I are one—as you are in me, Father, and I am in you. And may they be in us so that the world will believe you sent me.” John 17:21 (NIV)
Guarding Unity within Eldership Teams
Serving on a church leadership team is not without its struggles. So many different ideas, views and personalities come into play. In this session, Ryan Kingsley and Luke Hulley take a closer look at the issue of guarding the unity within eldership teams. In particular, they discuss why unity is worth fighting for, what healthy eldership teams look like, the role of lead elders and how to bring your perspective with humility.
Ryan and Luke close by reminding us that is it really about Jesus, seeking His will, His presence and building on His Word.
This clip forms part of the #BeEquipped series – conversations around contemporary issues facing the church. You can find other videos from our series here.
Luke has served on eldership within Joshua Generation Church, South Africa, since 2014. He is married to Zandile, and they have a daughter. Luke was a passionate schoolteacher for six years but now takes care of God’s children full-time, with a passion for teaching the Word and writing.
Ryan serves on Four12 (F12) leadership and is the lead elder of City on a Hill, South Africa. He is married to Lelani and the father of four. Ryan is passionate about raising zealous leaders and planting and building healthy churches.
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