faithrunner

Last Sunday, I spoke about how the early church leaders shared responsibility and authority to meet a greater need . ( Acts 6:1-7 ; You can hear the message here .) I have always struggled with why churches spend so much time on the ceremonies and organizations of leadership rather than simply allowing the people who are the church to address the needs that arise from among them as their share life together on mission with Christ. Here's what the first servant leaders in the church did to address the racial tension raised because of limited resources : They clarified their roles . They knew what they brought to the table and guarded that with diligence. They were not creating positions of rank or status (clergy and laity), which we seem to think are important these days. They turned to qualified servant leaders identified by their peers and closest to the issue to implement change . They did not put off the people or try to solve the problem themselves. They shared their authority...