Ten Service Teams focus on various needs of the International Churches of Christ to accomplish God's mission. The ICOC Elders Service Team is devoted to several specific goals having been commissioned by the Delegates to: 1. Assist in appointment of Elders in our brotherhood of churches 2. Assist in development of “church building” … [Read more...]
Elders Service Team Addresses Crucial Shepherding Issues
Our Committee enjoyed our final 2010 face to face meeting in conjunction with the International Leadership Conference in Miami in September. We were sobered by the news that our brother Jeff Balsom of Chicago was unable to attend because of his diagnosis of cancer. Fervent prayers continue on behalf of Jeff and his family for a complete recovery in … [Read more...]
Shepherds Building Unity
To the elders among you, I appeal as a fellow elder, a witness of Christ's sufferings and one who also will share in the glory to be revealed: 2Be shepherds of God's flock that is under your care, serving as overseers—not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not greedy for money, but eager to serve; 3not lording it … [Read more...]
Shepherding Service Team Annual Report
"Now I know that none of you among whom I have gone about preaching the kingdom will ever see me again. 26Therefore, I declare to you today that I am innocent of the blood of all men. For I have not hesitated to proclaim to you the whole will of God. Keep watch over yourselves and all the flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. … [Read more...]
Shepherds Service Team Addresses Conflict Resolution
11 service teams serve the International Churches of Christ around the world. The Shepherding Service Team reports on their efforts to address godly conflict resolution. Our service team began meeting in January of 2008. The first question that came to our minds was, “How do we envision God using this group to glorify Him?” As we prayed and … [Read more...]