Word of Faith Bible Institute-Pittsburgh

08/31/2015

We have the 'privilege of boldness' to come before Him and ask of him.

And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us:

05/11/2015

WOFBI is back in session! Keep checking in on our page to see what we're studying!

12/16/2014

A true leader of God's people will be a servant of all. Jesus said, "But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant."-Matthew 23:11 (KJV)

12/16/2014

Ephesians 4:11-12:
11. And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;
12. For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:

God gave those in authority (apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors and teachers) for the work of the ministry.

12/15/2014

Tonight's study: December 15, 2014: Biblical Management Principles, cont.

Who are the authorities?

Study text: Romans 13:1 "Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God."

12/09/2014

Other leadership positions in the local Church (examples):
-Prayer and Healing Ministries: intercessory prayer
-Practical Ministries: preparing Communion
-Educational Ministeries: youth ministry
-Counseling Ministries: marriage counseling
-Outreach Ministries: Vacation Bible School
-Leadership Ministries: committee chairman
-Caring Ministries: clothing for needy
-Other Ministries: bulletin boards

12/08/2014

Tonight's study: December 8, 2014:
-Further study of positions of Biblical Management
-The anointing to lead

12/02/2014

What are the qualifications for spiritual leaders?

"Should be called, proclaiming Jesus and not onesself"
"Belief in the edification of the body of Christ" Eph. 4:12
"Obedient to the will of God"

12/02/2014

What is the true test of spiritual leadership?

"Training others to be leaders" James 3:14-16; 4:1; I Cor. 3:3
"Dealing with conflict" Matt. 18:15-1
"Being disciplined" Matt. 7:1-5; Rom.15:1-2; II Cor. 2:6-8; Gal. 6:1-4
"Being a follower of Christ" 1 Cor. 11:1

12/02/2014

How do leaders work together in ministry?

"Saved and sanctified in Christ Jesus..." 1 Cor. 1; Acts 2:4; Ephes. 4 (KJV)
"Identifying gifts of the Holy Spirit..." Gal. 5:22-23
"Being led by the Holy Spirit..." John 16:13

12/01/2014

Tonight's study: December 1, 2014

What are the qualifications for spiritual leaders?
How do leaders work together in ministry?
What is the true test of spiritual leadership?