April 12, 2026

When Called To Lead

Pastor: Bryan Glisson Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12–22

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Message

WHEN CALLED TO LEAD
1 Thessalonians 5:12-22

Introduction: The need for Spiritual Leadership is a must for a local Church. A Spiritual Leader is a person God calls to provide spiritual guidance, instruction, discipline, and discernment for a local Church.

A Proper Explanation of Spiritual Leaders (1 Thessalonians 5:12) (1 Peter 5:1-2)
Pastor—(Shepherd“labor among you”
Overseer—(Administrator“over you in the Lord”
Elder—(Counselor“admonish you”

A Proper Appreciation for Spiritual Leaders
Through Love (1 Thessalonians 5:13a) (Hebrews 13:17)
Through Peace (1 Thessalonians 5:13b)

A Proper Exhortation to Spiritual Leaders
Be Challenging (1 Thessalonians 5:14a)
Be Comforting (1 Thessalonians 5:14b)
Be Inspiring (1 Thessalonians 5:14c)
Be Long-Suffering (1 Thessalonians 5:14d)
Be Self-Restrained (1 Thessalonians 5:15)
Be Joyful (1 Thessalonians 5:16)
Be Prayerful (1 Thessalonians 5:17)
Be Thankful (1 Thessalonians 5:18)

Be Responsive
--to the Spirit (1 Thessalonians 5:19)
--to the Word (1 Thessalonians 5:20) (2 Timothy 4:2-4)

Be Discerning
--examine what is before Us (1 Thessalonians 5:21a)
--embrace what is good (1 Thessalonians 5:21b)
--evade & escape what is evil (1 Thessalonians 5:22)

Application: Do you properly acknowledge and appreciate the roles and authority of those who are your spiritual leaders? Do you pray for the spiritual leaders God has placed in your life?

 

Covenant of Support

Leader:  We have come together this hour, for the setting apart of one of God's servants, to affirm his continued calling into the Gospel Ministry.

People:  We affirm Jason in service and in love.

Leader:  As Jason serves, in what ways will we be a part of the life that God has set before him?

People:  Through our support, our prayers, and our love.

Leader:  What commitments do we as a community of believers offer to Jason?

People:  To love and support Jason through prayer and fellowship as the Holy Spirit directs us.

 

 Giving

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North American Mission Offering

2026 Goal:  $10,000
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Fragrance Ministries

April 30 – 6:30pm – Worship Center
Ladies join us at PCC for our Spring Event with Tiffany Johnson!  Tickets: $25
For tickets, click: HERE
To check out our ministry and all our upcoming events, click: HERE

 

Chispas of Change Sparks of Hope Banquet

April 20 – 6:30pm - Shelby Mission Camp
Providing hope for vulnerable children in Guatemala.   Cost: $25
For tickets, click: HERE

 

Evangelism Training

This 3-week course will offer practical tools and vision for evangelism. Choose either Sunday or Wednesday Evenings.

Wednesdays – 6:30pm - Meets 4/15, 4/22, 4/29 - Worship Center
To Register, click: HERE

Sundays – 4:30pm - Meets 4/19, 4/26, 5/3 - Location TBD
To Register, click: HERE

 

Secret Church

April 17 – 7pm – Warehouse
A time of Bible study & prayer for the persecuted church.
Cost: $15 (Includes Journal) 
To Register, click: HERE

Welcome New Members From March

Christina James
Drew James
Warren Julian
Gwenna McGill
Scot McGill

 

Great Date

5:00-8:30pm – April 18
An intentional date experience with your spouse! We offer free childcare and talking points with fun & directional questions.

To Register by April 15, click: HERE

 

PCC 101

11am – Today – Prayer Room
Connecting people into the life of our church. Come find out who we are; what we are about; and how YOU can be a part of it!

 

Softball Signups

Youth Softball, click: HERE

Women's Softball, click: HERE

Men's Softball, click: HERE

 

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Right Now Media

Right Now Media is an extensive, faith-based video library you can access (completely FREE) whenever and wherever you want—on your phone, tablet, computer, or at home on your TV.

To sign up, click: HERE 

 

Clubhouse Kids Ministry

To learn more about our Kids Ministry, click: HERE

 

warehouse247 Student Ministry

Wednesday 5:30-7:45pm.  A Worship Gathering just for middle and high school students.  Cafe/Games/Worship/Teaching

 

Adult Connect Groups

Don’t miss out on an opportunity to be a part of connecting with the Pleasant City Church family! We offer Connect Groups on Sundays & Wednesdays to help grow our faith.
To learn more or to join a group, click: HERE