In this message on 1 Peter 5:1-4, Pastor Byron addresses what he considers the greatest need in today’s church—solid, biblical leadership—by examining God’s pattern of church government through a plurality of elders with a lead pastor who serves as “first among equals, leader to leaders, leader among leaders, and leader under leaders.” Drawing from extensive study including his seminary thesis and years of pastoral experience, he explains that biblical elders are shepherds, overseers, and examples who lead willingly and eagerly without domineering, challenging congregations to pray for their leaders’ purity, unity, and wisdom while advocating for a balanced approach between congregational rule and authoritarian pastoral leadership.
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