Key Idea: Because God has order for the gospel and Church, He has also called men to oversee His Church and be an example for the Church.

     A noble work. (V1)

1 Peter 5:2

     Who is an overseer? (V2-7)

V.2 Acts 20:17,28; Titus 1:5,7

V.6 1 Timothy 5:22

     What does an overseer do?

1 Timothy 3:2 Teach 

Acts 6:1-4 Teach and Pray 

Acts 20:28-31 Guards themselves and the flock 

1 Peter 5:1-4 Shepherd the flock, eagerly and willing lead the flock, be an example to the flock

Hebrews 13:7 Examples

Hebrews 13:17 Watch over the flock, give account of the flock

     Application:

Do my standards for church leaders line up with God’s?

Do I trust the leaders God has called for SpringVale?

Do I see my elders as examples I should follow?