Elder/Deacon Self-Evaluation
Tim Keller and David Powlison have put together a self-evaluation questionnaire for pastors. It begins by quoting 1 Timothy 4:16, a verse that I have been meditating on a great deal this season. Passage: Read I think this assessment tool could be helpful for deacons as well as for elders. Part II on Pastoral Skill would need some tweaking to be specific to the deacon role, but Part I on Holiness would apply across the board in regard to leadership qualifications. Pastoral Practice | Pastor’s Self-Evaluation Questionnaire by Tim Keller and David Powlison Article: Read Outline: 1....
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How People Change Timothy S. Lane and Paul David Tripp A changed heart is the bright promise of the gospel. When the Bible talks about the gift of a new heart, it doesn’t mean a heart that is immediately perfected, but a heart that is capable of being changed. Jesus’ work on the cross targets our hearts-our core desires and motivations-and when our hearts change, our behavior changes. It’s amazing to watch people who once seemed stuck in a pattern of words, choices, and behaviors start living in a new way as Christ changes their hearts. Leader’s Guide:...
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David Powlison has worked at CCEF since 1980. He edits the Journal of Biblical Counseling and teaches counseling at Westminster Seminary. His writings include Seeing with New Eyes (2003), Speaking Truth in Love (2005), and numerous booklets and articles on dealing with life problems. Life and Counseling with David Powlison (audio) Biblical Counseling with Ed Welch...
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