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Leadership Matters                 Acts 6:1-7             March 15th, 2026

1. What are some plants that need a trellis or cage to enhance their growth and productivity? When have you seen a vine outgrow its trellis?

2. What is the significance of the trellis and vine analogy for a church? What would be examples of each within our church?

3. Read over Acts 6:1-4. What was the conflict going on with this church? What other difficulties had this first church faced?

4. What conflicts are possible today that might resemble this first century conflict? How can churches ensure that people are cared for and not overlooked?

5. What reason did the apostles give for why they should not be in charge of this work? (Look back at 4:35 for a look at who had been doing it.) Why this change of mind?

6. Next, read 6:5-7. Why were spiritual qualifications (full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom) necessary for a practical task like food distribution?

7. What is the difference between membership and leadership? (See James 3:1; Luke 12:48; Hebrews 13:17) What would a Leader need to take away from these texts?

8. How did delegating responsibilities strengthen the church rather than weaken it? What lessons does this teach about delegation and teamwork in a church?

9. How can individuals in a church make sure that their efforts are contributing to the growth of the vine and not busy work?

10. In what ways are you serving to enlarge the trellis (structure, administration, support) of FBC? In what ways are you serving the vine (spiritual growth, life change, eternal impact)?