Last week’s Bible Study Topic overview

Topic: Church Structure (part 1)

To understand Church Structure, one needs to explore foundation.  A foundation is the key to a firm structure -Matthew 16: 16 – 18, Acts 4: 11 – 12, Matthew 7:24 – 27.

What is the Church?

Church in Greek (ekkesleia) means “called out”. The English word church is derived from the Greek word (kuriakom), which means “dedicated to the Lord”.  

Structure of H.O.P.E. Ministries - 

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  • Jesus Christ is the Head of the Church.
  • H.O.P.E. Ministries comes under the Patris Fellowship, which is headed by Bishop J A Francis.
  • Pastor and Co-Pastor Ian & Joslyn Young.  Pastors are the shepherds of the church (Ephesians 4:11).  
  • Ministers –are there to support the Ministry (Acts 6:1 – 6).
  • Trustees – are responsible for the legal and financial obligations of the church (1 Timothy 5: 17-18, Hebrews 13: 7 & 17).
  • Co-ordinators –oversees the ministries that they are head of (1 Thessalonians 5:12 - 13).

Homework for next week – please read the book of Acts, looking at Church Structure.

We give God thanks for what He is doing in this season, we would like to encourage all partners and friends to attend Bible Study.  Romans 12:2 “Do not be conformed to this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.” may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.”