What Is Biblical Church Leadership?: Small Group Study Guide

Accessible Study Helps Church Leaders and Members Understand Healthy Church Polity

Scripture presents a clear vision for how the local church should organize and govern, exercise authority, and train future leaders. Beyond knowing what biblical church leadership looks like, pastors need practical tools to implement and communicate it throughout their congregations.

This small-group study guide from 9Marks helps churches learn a biblical model for church leadership and smoothly transition their teams to the new structure. Over 6 sessions, participants will dive into Scripture readings and discussion questions on the qualifications for elders, plurality, the benefits of elders in the church, and more. (Each participant will need one study guide.)

By closely studying God’s will for biblical leadership, churches will be equipped to raise up effective shepherds for healthier, thriving congregations.

• Practical and Applicable: Group study content features questions to get started, a main idea summary, Scripture readings and insights, plus several discussion questions for thoughtful group study
• From 9Marks: Includes a link to additional audio content from Mark Dever and other speakers
• Discussion Answers Included: Helps leaders facilitate thoughtful group study
• Offers Churches an Accessible Introduction to Biblical Leadership

9Marks exists to help pastors, future pastors, and church members see what a biblical church looks like, and to take practical steps for becoming one.