Increasing the Understanding of Lake Hills Baptist Church in Schererville, Indiana of Shared Pastoral Oversight

Abstract

This project seeks to increase the understanding of Lake Hills Baptist Church of Shared Pastoral Oversight, or a plurality of elders. Chapter 1 serves as an introduction and roadmap to the project. Chapter 2 gives a biblical and theological basis for the project by exegeting Titus 1:5–9, 1 Peter 5:1–2, Acts 14:23, Acts 20:17, James 5:14, and Acts 20:28. In chapter 3, three models of pastoral leadership structures are expounded, critiqued, and given reflection. Chapter 4 shares the details and a description of the project. Chapter 5 evaluates the project’s purpose, goals, strengths, and weaknesses before providing personal reflections of the author.