Presence Church School of Ministry Leadership Flashcards

Practice flashcards covering Elders' roles, toxic leadership patterns from Jude, pastoral care frameworks (C.C.R.R.), and leadership responsibility circles.

What four New Testament passages provide the scriptural foundation for the role of elders?

Acts $20:28$, $1$ Timothy $3:1-7$, Titus $1:5-9$, and $1$ Peter $5:1-3$.

According to the lecture, what are the four primary responsibilities of elders?

Shepherd the church, Guard doctrine, Provide spiritual oversight, and Protect the flock.

How is an Elder defined in the notes?

A spiritually mature overseer entrusted with guarding doctrine, shepherding people, and governing spiritual direction.

In Jude $1:11$, what three patterns are identified as threats to healthy ministry?

The way of Cain, the error of Balaam, and the rebellion of Korah.

What specific aspect of ministry does Cain, Balaam, and Korah threaten respectively?

Cain threatens Brotherhood/Community; Balaam threatens Integrity; Korah threatens Godly order.

Describe the subtle progression of the 'way of Cain' as outlined in the notes.

Disappointment becomes a comparison; Comparison becomes jealousy; Jealousy becomes hostility; Hostility seeks to destroy.

How can leaders 'destroy' people through the 'way of Cain' without physical violence?

Through damaging conversations, constant criticism, withholding support, minimizing progress, questioning credibility, and secretly competing.

When does the 'error of Balaam' begin?

When personal gain becomes more important than spiritual obedience.

In the C.C.R.R. framework for pastoral care, what do the four terms stand for?

CARRY (walk with someone), COUNSEL (authorized guidance), REFER (greater training/authority), and REPORT (safety/abuse/harm).

What is the specific goal for a leader when people bring them their pain?

To become a safe, wise, responsible spiritual leader who knows what responsibility belongs to them.

Contrast the characteristics of Healthy Disagreement versus Unhealthy Disagreement.

Healthy is Private, Respectful, Honest, Timely, and Solution-oriented; Unhealthy is Public, Emotional, Divisive, shared with uninvolved people, and involves recruiting others to frustration.

What are the three 'Circles of Responsibility' defined in Session 10?

The Outer Circle (Things I Do Not Know), the Middle Circle (Things I Know), and the Center Circle (Things I Am Responsible For).

According to the leadership principle, where does most 'unnecessary frustration' originate?

From focusing on the outer circle of responsibility.

What formula defines 'One Mission' in the relationship between Senior and Secondary leadership?

One Vision + Many Builders + Different Assignments = One Mission.

According to Nehemiah $2:17-18$ and Nehemiah $3$, why are healthy churches built?

Healthy churches are built because everyone protects the same vision, even though they have different assignments.