Church Is Messy: 1 Timothy 5:17-25

Church is Messy

1 Timothy Message Series

1 Timothy Chapter 5:17-25

Today, we live up to “Church Is Messy” as we dive into the topic of accountability. How do we rightly hold people accountable? How do we respond when we’re being held accountable? How do we respond to anxiety-producing situations? Roll up your sleeves and get ready for a little messiness.

Topics Discussed in this Episode

• 00:00 Intro
• 01:13 Overview of “Church is Messy” name and concept.
• 02:20 How do we hold others and leaders accountable within a local church?
• 06:30 How is Autumn Ridge leadership structured?
• 09:39 Trust can grow better with open accountability than with a facade of perfectionism.
• 11:13 Do we need to be concerned about false accusations?
• 12:26 Discussion of how 1 Timothy presents character requirements of leadership, but not a specific job description.
• 15:01 How does Autumn Ridge use 1 Timothy to inform its leadership selection process?
• 19:01 What sorts of things need to be brought up for the benefit of accountability and relationships?
• 23:12 How do we respond to conflict and relational tensions?
• 27:14 Svea talks about how she processes her own response to feedback while also focusing on understanding the other person’s perspective and experience.
• 30:28 Rick places high importance on pastoral candidates who have experienced real hurt because it helps them understand others’ hurt as well.
• 31:28 “Know where your home is,” and know where your identity and purpose are when dealing with anxiety-producing situations.